Sunday, July 3, 2022
MCNews
  • NEWSLatest
  • REVIEWS
  • LATEST BIKES
  • RACING
  • FEATURES
  • TOURING
  • PRODUCTS
  • MEDIA
    • GALLERY
  • MORE
    • POPULAR ARTICLES
    • MCNEWS COMMENTS
    • MAIN FORUM
    • CONTACT US
    • ABOUT US
No Result
View All Result
MCNews
  • NEWSLatest
  • REVIEWS
  • LATEST BIKES
  • RACING
  • FEATURES
  • TOURING
  • PRODUCTS
  • MEDIA
    • GALLERY
  • MORE
    • POPULAR ARTICLES
    • MCNEWS COMMENTS
    • MAIN FORUM
    • CONTACT US
    • ABOUT US
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
MCNews

Brett Metcalfe goes back in time | Broadford

Trev by Trev
April 26, 2016
in Australian Pro MX, Motorcycle News, Motorcycle Racing
A A
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare

Round three at Broadford a time warp for Brett Metcalfe

SD3 Husqvarna’s Brett Metcalfe will make a nostalgic return to the State Motorcycle Complex in Broadford this weekend, when round three of the Motul MX Nationals kicks off this Sunday May 1, 2016.

The former AMA Motocross and Supercross racer last hit the track at Broadford as a junior in the year 2000 at the MXGP, where he successfully launched his international racing career, and not long after bid farewell to Australia.

Metcalfe, who has now returned to his home country to contest the first four rounds of the Motul MX Nationals, shared his thoughts on returning to a venue which holds such historical significance for his career.

“Broadford definitely holds significance with me. I remember riding the junior class when I was 15 at the World 500 GP they had there. I actually met a couple of people from KTM USA and they got to see me ride, and see who I was, and that really launched things for me,” he said.

Brett Metcalfe 2003
Brett Metcalfe 2003

“When I raced there last, Broadford was on par with some of the European tracks. I’m sure it will be the same this weekend but the last time I was riding a 125 two stroke, and the hills felt huge!

“I am really looking forward to round three. I used to love going to Broadford because it’s a pretty natural terrain track, plus Melbourne areas always get a good crowd so that should be cool.”

Brett Metcalfe
Brett Metcalfe

With more than 15 years in between visits to Broadford, Metcalfe also shared just what it means to be racing in Australia and to be reliving so much history with the Motul MX Nationals.

“The first year I turned professional, my first race event was one of Kevin’s (Williams) Thumpernats, so we have known each other for a very long time and I’ve have had a relationship with Kevin for years.

“To come back now to compete in the outdoor series that he is running, and to have round three at Broadford, is like a bit of a time warp for me really. It’s very cool to see Kevin still going and still pushing the calibre of racing in our country.

“Even though I’m only racing four rounds of the MX Nationals, it’s special. To be able to have Australia backing me and following my career is so cool and something I really appreciate.

“To hear fans come up to me and say that they have followed my career since I left, means a lot to me because I have been gone for so long. To do this with the SD3 Husqvarna Team and Steve McKinnon, it feels like such a family environment. We are having a great time, and we all can’t wait to get to Broadford this weekend.”

Brett Metcalfe
Brett Metcalfe

The third round of the Motul MX Nationals is set to be held at the State Motorcycle Complex in Broadford this weekend, Sunday May 1, 2016.

RelatedPosts

Four different race winners at Thunder Valley AMA Pro MX

Four different race winners at Thunder Valley AMA Pro MX

June 12, 2022
Relive the Catalunya MotoGP with Boris

Huge high-res image gallery from Hangtown AMA MX

June 7, 2022
Tags: AMA MotocrossBrett MetcalfeBroadfordMotul MX Nationals
Trev

Trev

Motojourno - Founder of MCNews.com.au - Australia's leading resource for motorcycle news, reviews and race coverage for over 20 years.

Related Articles

Hunter Lawrence moves into series lead after problems for Jett at RedBud

Hunter Lawrence moves into series lead after problems for Jett at RedBud

July 3, 2022

Yamaha Day Competitions continue through July | Enter on Insta to win!

July 2, 2022
Crossing the Simpson Desert by Motorcycle: Part 1 Prep

Crossing the Simpson Desert by Motorcycle: Part 2 Oodnadatta Track to Dalhousie

July 2, 2022
1972 Hi-Tac Suzuki 500 GP

1972 Hi-Tac Suzuki 500 GP

July 1, 2022
Load More

SOCIALS

  • 7.2k Followers

SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS

INCASE YOU MISSED

Join Yamaha as a VIP guest at the 2022 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix - Phillip Island from 14 to 16 October

2022 Yamaha MotoGP Hospitality Bookings Open

June 30, 2022
Comprehensive ProMX MX1 round up from Gillman

Ken Roczen commits to new Aussie managed WSX series

July 1, 2022
Mike Jones takes a 40-point lead to his home round at Morgan Park - Image RbMotoLens

Mike Jones | Career so far and 2022 championship hopes

June 29, 2022

GET LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INBOX

MCNews

MCNEWS.COM.AU is a specialist on-line resource that provides motorcycle news for motorcyclists. MCNews covers all areas of interest for the motorcycling public including news, reviews and comprehensive racing coverage.

© 2022 MCNews

No Result
View All Result
  • NEWS
    • ALL NEWS
    • ALL NEWS CONDENSED
    • POPULAR ARTICLES
    • BMW News
    • Honda News
    • Husqvarna News
    • KTM News
    • Suzuki News
    • Yamaha News
    • Triumph News
    • CFMOTO News
    • Ducati News
    • Moto Guzzi News
    • Royal Enfield News
    • Kawasaki News
    • Aprilia News
    • Harley News
    • Indian News
    • MV Agusta News
    • Benelli News
    • GASGAS News
    • BETA News
    • Norton News
    • Victory News
    • EBR News
    • Rieju News
    • E-Bike News
    • Scooter News
    • LAMS News
    • ATV / SSV News
  • REVIEWS
    • All Bike Reviews
    • LAMS Reviews
    • KTM Reviews
    • Honda Reviews
    • Yamaha Reviews
    • Triumph Reviews
    • BMW Reviews
    • Suzuki Reviews
    • CFMOTO Reviews
    • Ducati Reviews
    • Kawasaki Reviews
    • Husqvarna Reviews
    • Aprilia Reviews
    • Benelli Reviews
    • BETA Reviews
    • E-Bike Reviews
    • EBR Reviews
    • GAS GAS Reviews
    • Harley Reviews
    • Indian Reviews
    • Kymco Reviews
    • Moto Guzzi Reviews
    • MV Agusta Reviews
    • Norton Reviews
    • Royal Enfield Reviews
    • Scooter Reviews
    • Sherco Reviews
    • Victory Reviews
    • Rieju Reviews
  • NEW PRODUCTS
  • LATEST BIKES
    • ALL LATEST BIKES NEWS
    • BMW
    • Honda
    • Husqvarna
    • KTM
    • Suzuki
    • Yamaha
    • Triumph
    • CFMOTO
    • Ducati
    • Moto Guzzi
    • Royal Enfield
    • Kawasaki
    • Aprilia
    • Harley
    • Indian
    • MV Agusta
    • Benelli
    • GAS GAS
    • BETA
    • Norton
    • Victory
    • E-Bike
    • Scooters
    • LAMS
    • Rieju
  • RACING
    • ALL RACING
    • ROAD
      • MotoGP
      • WSBK
      • ASBK
      • BSB
      • Real Road / TT
      • Historic Road Racing
      • Japan / Asian Road Racing
      • Endurance Road Racing
      • American Road Racing
      • NZ Road Racing
      • Supermoto
      • FIM Junior GP & MiniGP
    • DIRT
      • Supercross
      • AMA MX
      • Australian Pro MX
      • MXGP
      • Enduro / Rally
      • Dirt / Flat Track
      • Speedway
  • FEATURES
  • TOURING
  • GALLERY
  • LATEST COMMENTS
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT US
  • COMMUNITY FORUM

© 2022 MCNews