This category looks at the origins of the sport of motocross – how it transitioned from scrambles – and how it evolved in Australia.
Australian Motocross Championships history 1953 to today Motocross – How the sport began Motocross is one of the most popular forms of motorcycling in the world and has been around now for almost a century. Fans can thank the British. For it was some crazy Englishmen who invented the sport …
From Scrambling to Motocross history of australian motocross – chapter 6: australian international pioneers Following in the footsteps of Australia’s international motocross pioneers in the 1950-60s, Australian Jeff Leisk was an international trailblazer in the 1980s Australian International Motocross Pioneers From the very beginning, Australian motocross riders have been competitive …
From Scrambling to Motocross history of australian motocross – chapter 5: australia on the world stage In 1992 Australia hosted the World Motocross of Nations – International teams event at Cosy Creek, Manjimup in Western Australia Australian Motocross on the world stage Since its inception, motocross participation numbers continued to …
From Scrambling to Motocross history of australian motocross – chapter 3: australian championship format With motocross evolving from trials, mass starts have been used at the Australian Motocross Championships after a TT style was used in the 1950s Australian Motocross Championship Format As motocross evolved from trials, in the beginning …
From Scrambling to Motocross chapter 2: australian championshipS Photo: Les Clinton (56) and Rube Muralls (56) at the 1946 Harley Scramble at the Rope Works Circuit in Perth WA. The 1955 Australian Championships were held at this circuit and adopted the TT start format with pairs starting at 10-second intervals, with …
From Scrambling to Motocross history of australian motocross – chapter 1: THE BRITISH INVENTION DOWN UNDER The English invented “Scrambling” in the 1920s, adapting it from trials. Right: The first bikes were street machines, up to 1300cc with only the lights removed (Lloyd and Barb Hartree collection). Scrambling – A …
