MXGP Magazine: The Road to Maggiora

When you think back on the history of motocross many still talk about the ‘golden era’ of racing when motocross was at its peak and at the same time you can’t help but remember all of the legendary circuits of the FIM Motocross World Championship, many of which still see plenty of race action today.

No doubt somewhere at the top of the list of some of the greats like Hawkstone Park, Farleigh Castle, Namur and Bellpuig, you’d also see Maggiora. The hillside circuit based in the north of Italy is considered a crown jewel of the motocross world, having hosted numerous Grand Prix events including the famous Motocross of Nations in 1970, 1986 and 2016.

Since opening doors back in the 50’s, Maggiora has now become an adrenaline paradise, well-known for its incredible facilities, including the restaurant on the top of the hill called ‘Ristorante il Balmone’ and of course the incredible crowds that the races always attracts. In previous years, over 30,000 people have been in attendance of the races, with the 70^th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in 2016 featuring over 85,000 fans!

Now the iconic track is being revived once again, as it gears up to host the 2021 Monster Energy MXGP of Italy on the 4^th of July! Read more about the legendary venue in this month’s MXGP Magazine. Check out the full feature HERE!