Rosco Holden of 'Holden On Tight' is pleased to announce the Australian Veteran Motocross des Nation (VMXdN) Team of 2017, ahead of the iconic race held at the UK's Farleigh Castle Motocross Track
VMXdN is one of the largest, ‘Twin Shock’, ‘Evo’ and ‘Super’ class events globally, boasting well over 600 entries, with countries from all over the world represented. The unique meeting is run against the stunning backdrop of the medieval Farleigh Hungerford Castle built in 1377, near Bath in Somerset, England.
Holden attended the 2016 VMXdN as a guest of event organiser David King, marking 27 years since he last visited the Motocross MX 500cc GP (1989), assisting Rob Scott and Jeff Leisk. Upon his return to Australia, Holden set about assembling his 2017 ‘dream team’ to embark on a trip of a lifetime.
The 2017 Team consists of Motocross champions and stars; Twin Shock: John Kittle, Russell Williamson, Geoff Ballard, Kenneth Swan and Brad Van Barrelo (also competing in the over 50’s Individual class) Enduro legend, Geoff Ballard (AM) will incredibly be contesting his 25th International Six Days Enduro (ISDE). The Evo Team will be, Craig Anderson, Glen Bell, James Deakin, and Kirk Hutton.
Holden is humbled by the amount of generous support for the 2017 VMXdN Team stating; “A brand new shipping container for all our precious vintage bikes and gear was generously supplied by a passionate sponsor, NRP Group, and again was helped with a generous donation towards transportation costs by Gas Weld Industries. The container will leave the Port of Brisbane in early July.
“A venture like this one requires everyone’s input. I really wanted to put a fabulous group of talented individuals and companies together, and absolutely everyone has pitched in! Starting with support from Motorcycling Australia and our brand new ‘Aussie Fighting Kangaroo BROO-Tus’ logo from Slootz Designs, Team Clothing from TeeM8 and Jersey’s Bolteverywear, graphics from Sixty Nine Designs and helmet design by Brownsgrafix. It’s a real team effort.
“We are also glad to announce that the 2017 International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) Vintage Enduro Trophy Australia Team heading to Brive in France (28 August – 02 September), will don the team clothing from the 2017 VMXdN. Team clothing will be available for purchase by the public online.
