European Challenge Cup / E.C.C. events - Slagharen , Holland
Mr. H. Bemboom (owner PP Slagharen) and Mr. G. Does (BMX organisation)
Organisation: Ponypark Slagharen with owner/director Mr. H. Bemboom taking care of all facilities and promoter/organiser Mr. Gerrit Does taking care of the sport technical part of the organisation as well as marketing, publicity, public relations (TV) and so on.
AVRO TV series 1981 t/m 1984, 3 times during the vacation season (July/August), each 50 minute programs contained, racing, information on BMX and amusement (Pop-groups).
1983 I.BMX.F World Championship, first out of USA.
ECC events from 1984 up and till 1993 (10 x). Entries varied from around 1000 till 1800. Most events around 14 countries represented; about 60 % were riders from abroad and about 40% were Dutch. Real international competition all the time. During events K.o.D. competitions, trial demo's, F-1 bike racing etc. etc. co-organised by Bart and Paul de Jong.
European Championship 1988
European Club Championships 1988
International King of Dirt, indoor DOME Slagharen 1992 & 1993
75% of the events were televised and broadcasted nation wide
All Free-style, K.o.D. and other demo events were co-organised with brothers Bart and Paul de Jong