November 23, 2024, 11:50am
The Citadelle at Namur in Belgium is extensively thought to be the best motocross ever. Winding round an historical navy fortress, by way of the bushes and down the cobblestone streets, it will be like having a motocross monitor that ran across the Gettysburg battlefield right here within the U.S. From 1947 by way of 2007 Namur was the centerpiece of Grand Prix motocross, with notorious sections just like the Monument Cafe, the Forged Iron Bridge, and the Esplanade.
Sadly, Namur not hosts motocross races, however the land continues to be there as a nationwide park. If the place to go you’ll be able to nonetheless stroll the complete monitor.
And that is precisely what our good friend Rob Andrews not too long ago did for his YouTube web page “The Inside Line Guide” which is called after his glorious memoir about racing within the 500cc World Championships all through the Eighties. Andrews took a video digital camera and did a stroll across the legendary monitor for a 5-part collection that may be a must-see viewing for any motocross fan.
You may try the primary episode proper right here:
Search for the subsequent 4 components as they roll out every Saturday for the subsequent month. And if you happen to’re searching for a fantastic Christmas present or just an addition to your moto library, try Andrews’ The Inside Line.
Take a look at extra on Namur within the Might 2020 challenge of Racer X Illustrated under.
No different motocross monitor on this planet was as magnificent, awe-inspiring, or absurd because the Citadel of Namur in Belgium (learn or pay attention).
