The nation’s best riders were the first to test out the $635,000 redevelopment of the Greater Shepparton Regional BMX Track. The upgrade includes the first Victorian eight metre starting hill, all new track lighting and the newly named Leigh Egan First Corner.
In July 2018 Shepparton’s Leigh Egan was the second person ever to be inducted into the Australian BMX Hall of Fame. Known as ‘the master’ on the track, Egan was the first Australian to win an Open Men’s World Title in 1984 as well as winning dual World Titles in the same year.
BMX Hall of Fame Inductee Leigh Egan said it was a great attribute to add to his career.
“It is an honour to have a role in shaping the way the sport of BMX is seen and played in the local community today. I have been fortunate to have the opportunities to participate in a sport I love on a number of professional levels,” Egan said.
“It’s impressive observing the support the club has today and the new track will do wonders for children growing up in the sport and also the town, being able to attract elite athletes to travel to the club.”
