De Witte Ruijsheuvel (Oss Motocross Circuit)
De Witte Ruijsheuvel (Oss Motocross Circuit) at a glance
- Location
- Oss, North Brabant
- Type
- motocross
- Surface
- sand
- Opened
- 1980
- Owner
- Motorclub Oss
- Address
- Aengelbertlaan 60
- Website
- motorcluboss.nl/en
Track map and layout
De Witte Ruijsheuvel is the motocross circuit run by Motorclub Oss, built on the site of a former municipal rubbish tip near the Vorstengrafdonk industrial estate on the edge of Oss in North Brabant. The circuit opened on the site in May 1980 and was substantially renovated in 2021 to bring it up to the standard required for the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP), on land that gives it the characteristic humps, jumps and banked turns cut into loose sandy soil typical of top Dutch motocross venues.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| MXGP-spec layout (2021-present) | — | renovated to meet FIM Motocross World Championship hosting standards |
Events and race weekends
De Witte Ruijsheuvel is one of the Netherlands' leading motocross venues, having hosted the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) in 2021, when Slovenia's Tim Gajser won the MXGP round and Belgium's Jago Geerts swept both MX2 races. The circuit has also hosted the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship and is a regular venue for the Dutch Masters of Motocross series. Following complaints from local residents during the 2021 MXGP weekend, Oss municipal council restricted the site to hosting only one motocross competition event per year.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX Nationals / Dutch Masters of Motocross round | Dutch national motocross championship | March-October | circuit's main annual competition slot under the municipal one-event limit |
| Sidecar/Quad Masters | Sidecarcross and quad racing | March | run alongside the national motocross programme |
Getting there and parking
The circuit sits just outside Oss city centre near the Vorstengrafdonk industrial estate in North Brabant, roughly midway between Eindhoven and Nijmegen. Eindhoven Airport is the nearest airport with international flights; Oss has its own railway station with regional connections, and event staff direct visitors to designated parking near the venue.
- Eindhoven Airport (EIN) · about 40 min drive
Parking
Designated event parking near the venue, with staff directing visitors to spaces on race days.
Oss railway station has regional rail links; from there it's a short taxi ride to the circuit on the edge of town.
Hotels and camping near De Witte Ruijsheuvel (Oss Motocross Circuit)
Oss itself has several hotels within walking distance of the circuit, with two further options around 15 minutes away by car, making it one of the more visitor-friendly Dutch motocross venues for overnight stays; nearby Nijmegen and Den Bosch offer wider hotel choice for those wanting a larger city base.
Where to look
Oss itself for hotels within walking distance of the circuit; Nijmegen or Den Bosch for wider city-centre choice a short drive away.
Camping
On-site camping is available for event weekends.
RV
Camping facilities on site accommodate caravans and motorhomes as well as tents for event weekends.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
De Witte Ruijsheuvel is primarily a competition circuit run by Motorclub Oss rather than a public track-day venue, hosting organised national and international motocross, sidecarcross and quad events; since 2021 a municipal restriction limits the site to one motocross competition per year, which the club schedules as its headline national or Masters round.
Who runs days here
- Motorclub Ossmotorcycle
Spectator guide
The circuit's 2021 MXGP renovation brought its spectator facilities up to world championship standard, and its single annual permitted event now concentrates the club's biggest crowds into one weekend, with on-site camping and nearby hotel options supporting fans staying over.
Seating
Trackside banks and temporary grandstands for major national and international events.
Weather
- March, July: spring events can be cool and wet; July MXGP-era dates were warm, typically 18-23°C
History of De Witte Ruijsheuvel (Oss Motocross Circuit)
From rubbish tip to national circuit
Motorclub Oss was founded on 1 November 1971, and in May 1980 relocated its racing to a new site built on a former municipal rubbish tip on the edge of Oss, where it staged its first national race under the name De Witte Ruijsheuvel. Over the following decades the venue built a strong reputation within Dutch motocross, hosting the Dutch Masters of Motocross and the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship as the club grew its standing within the national scene.
An MXGP host in 2021
The circuit's biggest moment came in the summer of 2021, when it hosted a round of the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) following a significant renovation to bring the layout up to world championship standard. On 18 July 2021, Slovenia's Tim Gajser won the MXGP round, splitting race wins with Italy's Tony Cairoli and home favourite Jeffrey Herlings, while Belgium's Jago Geerts dominated the MX2 class with a clean sweep of both races. The event drew international EMX and MXGP riders to the circuit and confirmed De Witte Ruijsheuvel as one of the Netherlands' leading motocross venues.
A more limited modern calendar
The scale of the 2021 MXGP weekend also brought noise and traffic complaints from local residents, and in its aftermath the Oss municipal council restricted the circuit to hosting just one motocross competition per year. Motorclub Oss has continued to run the venue within that limit, concentrating its national and international motocross, sidecarcross and quad racing into a single headline annual event while the club itself remains active in training and organisation year-round.
Frequently asked questions
Has Oss hosted MXGP?+
Yes. De Witte Ruijsheuvel hosted a round of the FIM Motocross World Championship on 18 July 2021, won by Tim Gajser in MXGP and swept by Jago Geerts in MX2, following a renovation that brought the circuit up to world championship standard.
Why can Oss only host one event a year now?+
Following noise and traffic complaints from local residents during the 2021 MXGP weekend, the Oss municipal council restricted De Witte Ruijsheuvel to hosting a single motocross competition event per year.
Who runs the Oss motocross circuit?+
The circuit is operated by Motorclub Oss, founded in 1971, which relocated racing to the current site (a former rubbish tip) in May 1980.
Is this the same venue as Motor Club Oss?+
Yes. Motor Club Oss is the club that owns and runs the De Witte Ruijsheuvel circuit described on this page; see the separate Motor Club Oss guide for more on the club itself.
Can you camp at the Oss motocross circuit?+
Yes, on-site camping is available for event weekends, and several hotels are within walking distance of the venue in Oss.
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Facts checked against 4 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.