Top level motocross finally made its long-awaited return to Echo Valley after a two-year hiatus, with the iconic long running Mountain Man event. Since its inception way back in 1975, the title of Mountain Man has been eagerly sought after by this county's best riders. Riders of the calibre of Flood, Gall, Leisk, Dack, Gibbs, Ferris, Waters and many more, over the years have all risen to the challenge, that is the Echo Valley track in Toowoomba, Qld.
Echo Valley is one of the best motocross venues in Australia due to its location on the escarpment of the Great Dividing Range. The track itself has an elevation of around 100 metres from top to bottom. Add in the infamous red clay ruts and some massive jumps and you have an epic track to ride.
This year's event was held earlier in the year than usual, to reduce the impact of clashing with the ever-increasing number of events on the motocross calendar. Being one of the first major events for
