Mountain Man Motocross

BELL BLAZES TO VICTORY AT MOUNTAIN MAN MOTOCROSS!

On this day, 36 years ago, Glen Bell won the Mountain Man Motocross at the spectacular Echo Valley circuit in Toowoomba, Queensland.

On 30 July 1989, the Honda Australia rider from Sydney in New South Wales won the event on a 500cc CR Honda with three wins and a third place, fighting off late challenges from visiting America rider Eddy Warren, who was aboard a 500cc Kawasaki. Marlboro Yamaha rider, the late Peter Melton from Queensland was third.

Warren pushed Bell to the end finishing 2-2-1-2, with “Belly” crashing in Moto 3, but recovering to third place.

Local hero and two-time Mountain Man winner David Armstrong, who that year was Melton’s team mate in the Marlboro Yamaha Team, crashed out of contention on his 490cc Yamaha. Fellow Queenslander James Deakin was the highest 250cc rider, finishing fourth on his Honda CR250.

Since 1975, when Australian Motocross legend Victorian Gary Flood won the inaugural event at the newly built Echo Valley Raceway, the Mountain Man Motocross has become one of Australia’s iconic annual open meetings.

Winning the event is a “career goal” for many leading Australian riders with only six riders able to win the event twice – Stephen Gall (NSW, 1977 and 1982), Pelle Granquist (Sweden, 1978 and 1979), David Armstrong (QLD, 1983 and 1985), Jeff Leisk (WA, 1984 and 1988), Craig Dack (NSW, 1986 and 1987) and Todd Waters (2019 and 2020).

The earlier events were held over three 30-minute moto’s, but when Bell won in 1989, it was over 4 races – with a format adopted similar to the Mister Motocross series - Australia’s most prestigious series from 1974 to 1990.

The Echo Valley circuit is famous for its dramatic, undulating hills and red clay track, making it both a test of skill and endurance for riders.

Run by the Toowoomba Motocross Club, they aptly named the “Mountain Man Motocross” after the course which is on a unique mountain location featuring challenging terrain and incorporating massive hill climbs.

For spectators, there are spectacular viewing spots all around the circuit.

Cont…

View Bell’s story - https://amxhistory.com.au/motocross-legend-bell

AMX HISTORY in assoc. with HOLDEN ON TIGHT, preserving Australian motocross history - www.amxhistory.com.au

Rider album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1422400494988603&type=3

Photos: Honda Australia’s Glen Bell – 1989 Mountain Man winner on his CR500 Honda

Last call to competitors! Prize money will be paid this fortnight. A Massive thanks to all the racers who took part! Thanks legends!

COMPETITOR NOTICE

Just incase some racers have missed the Stack Team App notice.
Please log to the Toowoomba Motocross Club Team on the app, scan the QR code below or follow the link below to register for your prize money payouts that will be paid out in 2 weeks (enough time for riders to register thier details and our club volunteers to check and confirm).
Any questions please send us a message.
Thanks again to all you amazing racers who took part❤
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFI_Z20CilBWyqUGO3RHpTwvWXCb-kVtPUt2tfOafL8aDZ0w/viewform

How fun are 125s!
We had a blast racing the Michael Williams #525 125cc Memorial Cup.
A special thanks to his family for presenting the trophy's again.
Always very special.

COMPETITOR NOTICE

Just incase some racers have missed the Stack Team App notice.
Please log to the Toowoomba Motocross Club Team on the app, scan the QR code below or follow the link below to register for your prize money payouts that will be paid out in 2 weeks (enough time for riders to register thier details and our club volunteers to check and confirm).
Any questions please send us a message.
Thanks again to all you amazing racers who took part❤
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFI_Z20CilBWyqUGO3RHpTwvWXCb-kVtPUt2tfOafL8aDZ0w/viewform

What an awesome way to finish the weekend and celebrate 50 years of Mountain Man Motocross!
A massive thankyou to everyone who played a role in making it happen behind the scenes, our sponsors, the past winners and importantly the racers.
The deserving champions from day 2 below.

Leave us a comment: What did you enjoy the most about MMM?

It was a great first day of racing for the Mini Lites, Vets and Vintage. Thanks so much to all the racers who came out and congrats to all those on the podium.
Tomorrow the action ramps up with Big Bore 2 Stroke, 125, Junior Mountain Man, Women's and the Mountain Man Motocross premier class.
Look forward to seeing you all there tomorrow.
Spectator info in the poster below.

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER

Troy Carroll Bar - Top Clubhouse
OPEN FROM 5pm

Menu: Roast chicken or pork + veggies - $15

Come and meet some of the past MMM champtions and support the team Australia MXON!

Bar Available 🍻

We are stoked to be able to showcase some awesome racers with our Womens Class at MMM. There is a very talented group of ladies pushing the sport of motocross at the moment and they will be competing to be the Womens Class Champion this weekend,

Riders Pictured: Holly Van Der Boor, Darci Whalley, Felicity Shrimpton, Isabelle Goddard, Georgia Say, Abbey Morrice, Leah Rimbas,

ATTENTION ALL RACERS

If you have not yet received final instructions for the weekend please use the following link to Team App..
https://toowoombamotocrossclub.teamapp.com/?_webpage=v1
Once there, if you are not already joined, please click "JOIN" and the club will accept the request.
You will then be able to access all up to date info like the final instructions in the "documents" tab and much more.
Any Sunday class riders wishing to take part in the optional Saturday practices need to ensure you are signed on before hand.
Thanks in advance and look forward to seeing everyone at the track.