PHOTO SPOTLIGHT: Fans descend on a rainy Matterley Basin Circuit to witness 20 countries battle it out in the ‘Olympics of Motocross’ – ANDY HOOPER captures all the action
- Twenty nations competed for the Chamberlain Trophy in the Motocross of Nations from the Matterley Basin Circuit
- Team Australia ultimately finished ahead of Team USA to take the crown on a rainy Sunday in Winchester
- Click here to purchase Andy Hooper’s beautiful photographs from the event and other collections
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Welcome to Fotospotlight. For our latest installment of the series, ANDY HOOPER has put together his best photos from the 2024 Motocross of Nations.
With the sport’s origins tracing back to Britain, it was fitting that the world’s best riders would come together in a clash of nations at the Matterley Basin Grand Prix circuit in Winchester.
The rainy conditions did not detract from the electrifying atmosphere as fans from all over the world cheered on their respective countries in what turned out to be a historic event.
In the end, team Australia, powered by the prodigious talents of Lawrence brothers Hunter and Jett, took home the glory, with the USA finishing in second place and Great Britain in twelfth.
Our man ANDY HOOPER was on hand to capture all the emotion and drama, using a Nikon Z9 and Z8 camera and 24-70mm, 70-200mm and 400mm lenses.
The world’s best motocross riders came to the Mapperley Basin Circuit for the 2024 Motocross of Nations event
Twenty countries were represented in the event over the weekend, which has been dubbed the Olympic Games of Motocross
Max Anstie, Tommy Searle and Conrad Mewse made up Team Great Britain at this exciting event
Team GB eventually finished 12th as a raucous home crowd cheered them on amid rainy conditions in Hampshire
Fans from all corners of the world watched as the event returned to Britain for the first time in seven years
Each country will be represented at the event by a rider in the 125cc, 250cc and 500cc class
Excited supporters pitched their tents and enjoyed some down time as the rain cleared between races on Sunday
Ultimately, it was team Australia that walked away with the win, as brothers Jett and Hunter Lawrence shone for the Aussies
Team USA was right on their heels throughout, finishing just four points behind second place, while the Netherlands finished in third place
The Americans came agonizingly close to capturing the title for the 24th time, with the event coming down to the final race
A British fan drinks a can of Red Bull during the event in Hampshire, which was an exciting event
The crowd in attendance made their loyalty clear on what turned out to be an exciting day of racing in Winchester
Team USA has historically been the most dominant country in the event, winning thirteen straight times between 1981 and 1993
Even the frequent rain showers over the weekend couldn’t dampen the spirits of those cheering from the sidelines
Riders were forced to contend with difficult conditions as they tried to write their names in the history books
Riders from Team Spain and Team Slovenia shared a moment together after the battle, much to the delight of fans
A large Swiss contingent dressed as cows showed their support for their riders by lighting torches next to the railing
Team Great Britain’s last victory at the Motocross of Nations came in 1994 in Roggenburg, Switzerland
One fan came up with a unique strategy to get the best view of all the action during Sunday’s races