Foxhill (often spelled Foxhills), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, is one of the UK’s most legendary motocross venues. Carved into a natural white chalk valley, the circuit is famous for its steep hillsides that generate a stadium-like atmosphere for crowds up to 20,000, and it is celebrating its grand return to elite international racing.

The 1990s Golden Era

Foxhill rose to international prominence in the 1990s, hosting several 125cc and 250cc World Championship Grand Prix (GP) events. The circuit made history in 1995 by hosting the sport's first-ever "double-header" (both the 125cc and 250cc classes on the same day), a format that has since become standard in Grand Prix racing.

The track was particularly favoured by Belgian legend Stefan Everts, who took three GP victories there between 1995 and 1997. The 1998 Motocross of Nations at Foxhill is also regarded as one of the most iconic events in the sport's history.

Transition and Club Racing

By the early 2000s, Foxhill had aged out of the Grand Prix calendar, and the British GP moved on to other venues like Matterley Basin. In 2013, the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) secured a lease for the track, taming down some of the jumps to make it clubman-friendly while preserving its historic, challenging layout for regional and national events.

The Modern Revival

Foxhill experienced a massive resurgence in popularity as a celebration of 90s and 00s motocross. It hosted the incredibly successful VMXdN Foxhill (Veterans Motocross des Nations) from 2023 to 2025, drawing capacity crowds of two-stroke and vintage racing enthusiasts.

A New Chapter

After a 26-year absence from the FIM Motocross World Championship, elite racing officially returns to the circuit. Foxhill is slated to host the MXGP of Great Britain, bringing the world's best riders back to the iconic Wiltshire valley to add another chapter to its storied history.

Paul Malin and Foxhill

Paul Malin achieved his historic, defining home victory at the Foxhill motocross circuit during the 1995 125cc Grand Prix of Great Britain. The iconic venue, located near Swindon, Wiltshire, serves as a backdrop to some of the most memorable moments in British motocross history. Malin's connection to the track spans from his early days as a top-tier racer to his eventual retirement and evolution into a legendary broadcast commentator.

The Historic 1995

Foxhill carved its place into motocross history in 1995 by hosting the sport's first-ever "double-header" Grand Prix event, staging both the 125cc and 250cc classes on the exact same day. The new combined format drew a massive, passionate home crowd to Foxhill's chalky slopes. Moving into the 125cc class full-time, Malin was in prime form.

Urged on by thousands of air horns and waving Union Jacks, he took a spectacular 1-2 finish to secure the overall GP victory. Malin became the first English rider to win a British GP in the 125cc class. It stood out as a rare and celebrated home victory during an era largely dominated by continental European riders.

Stefan Everts at Foxhill

Belgian rider Stefan Everts, widely regarded as one of the greatest motocross racers in history with a record 101 GP victories, had a profound connection to the Foxhill circuit.1995–1997 Dominance: Everts absolutely dominated the 250cc class at Foxhill, securing consecutive Grand Prix victories there in 1995, 1996, and 1997.

The 1998 MXoN

Foxhill was the backdrop for one of Everts' fiercest and most acclaimed title battles against Sebastien Tortelli in 1998, cementing the track's status in his legacy.

The Return

Following his retirement and a near-fatal battle with Malaria, Everts made a celebrated return to a real motocross bike in 2021 to ride a demo lap at the newly revamped Foxhill circuit.