Classic and modern: the new track at Foxhill is spectacular

The weekend after next, the Motocross World Championship returns to the historic Foxhill track in England, which hosted the Motocross of Nations in 1998, amongst other events. That same year, the hard-pack track was the scene of an epic duel between Stefan Everts and Sebastien Tortelli, featuring numerous lead changes, braking manoeuvres and wheel-to-wheel battles.

The characteristic steep slopes remain

Foxhill is characterised by its steep ascents and descents, which are somewhat reminiscent of the former Teutschenthal basin. This year, the track has been adapted to the requirements of modern motocross, widened and extended with additional jump sections, without altering its fundamental character.

Der Kurs von Foxhill bietet zahlreiche Auf- und Abfahrten

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Spectacular rhythm sections and tables

Completely new are the rhythm sections and a spectacular uphill triple jump, reminiscent of La Rocco’s Leap at RedBud. Even the former British World Championship rider Tommy Searle needed a few attempts to clear the triple jump in a single leap. Admittedly, Searle was only riding a 250cc Triumph, but it still shows that this hill really packs a punch. On the run-up, riders must accelerate fully and put as much power as possible onto the ground to clear the third hill.

Matterley Basin vs. Foxhills

Without a doubt, the sprawling track at Matterley Basin, which has hosted the Grand Prix of Great Britain in recent years, was one of the finest tracks on the calendar. The grass track also featured long uphill jumps and rhythmic sections. What Matterley couldn’t offer, however, were the steep slopes – and that is precisely what will be the icing on the cake at Foxhill. Steep slopes like those once seen in Sittendorf or Sverepec are far too rare in motocross today. But that is precisely what makes the sport spectacular and varied, especially for the spectators.