Technique TP deploys a Develon DL420CVT-7 wheel loader to reprofile the motocross tracks at the Bud Racing Training Camp

As the motocross season approaches, the Bud Racing Training Camp, one of Europe’s largest motocross complexes, opened in 2018 and located in Magescq, in south-western France, has launched an extensive program to redevelop its infrastructure. A long-standing partner of the site since its inception, the Technique TP association carried out the bulk of the earthmoving and finishing works, relying on a Develon DL420CVT-7 wheel loader to handle the most demanding material movements.

The Bud Racing Training Camp currently features seven motocross tracks, complemented by a dedicated training platform designed specifically for beginner instruction. The venue operates year-round, welcoming amateur and professional riders, youth riders, training courses and major competitive events.

A structuring project for the complex

To give the facilities a new lease of life, three key tracks (pro, amateur and kids) were completely reworked, while the educational plateau was redesigned to better control riding speeds and enhance trainee safety.

“This year, we decided to carry out a deep overhaul of three tracks and to shorten the training plateau. It was a genuine technical challenge, with significant constraints linked to irrigation networks, site access and long-term maintenance,” explains Aaron Poupard, Secretary of Technique TP. The works were delivered over a tight two-week schedule, with carefully phased operations allowing partial activity to continue at the site. The first phase focused on the pro circuit, including full earthworks and the initial shaping of embankments, before moving on to the amateur and kids tracks while completing final finishing operations.

Significant volumes and the right equipment

In total, the teams handled close to 15,000 m³ of material and carried out approximately 6 km of slope profiling, under favorable weather conditions. The volumes involved (up to 8,000 m³ on the pro track alone!) required the use of high-capacity machinery, supplementing the equipment fleet already owned by the complex.

“As soon as large volumes are involved, we bring in equipment suited to the task. For this job, we prioritized heavy-duty wheel loaders, perfectly matched to our soil conditions and working methods,” stresses Hervé Prenat, President of Technique TP. Among the machines deployed, the Develon DL420CVT-7 wheel loader played a central role in loading, reclaiming and redistributing materials across the site.

Equipment focus: the Develon DL420CVT-7 wheel loader put to the test

With an operating weight of approximately 24 tons, the Develon DL420CVT-7 was fitted with a 4.5 m³ rehandling bucket featuring a curved sidewall profile, mounted on tires adapted to the site’s lose ground conditions. Powered by a Scania DC9 five-cylinder engine delivering 326 hp, coupled with a CVT transmission and ZF axles, the machine stood out for its smooth operation and high productivity.

“Smooth, fast hydraulics and excellent breakover angle under the counterweight, it’s a loader that inspires confidence. Our operator thoroughly enjoyed it; he didn’t want to climb out of the cab!” says Hervé Prenat. The modern, extensively glazed cab incorporates Develon’s “Transparent Bucket” technology, a visualization system that allows the operator to maintain full awareness of the working area even when the bucket obstructs the forward view—an undeniable asset for safety and precision during manoeuvres.

“It’s a real safety advantage, especially on a track reshaping project where pedestrians and other machines can be working nearby,” notes Aaron Poupard.

A collective project driven by volunteers

All of the works were carried out by volunteers from Technique TP, occasionally supported by additional manpower, following a fully autonomous approach. Earthworks, slope shaping, utilities, access roads and finishing works were all managed in-house, with an organization closely mirroring that of a professional construction site.

“We may be volunteering amateurs, but we have genuine expertise and a substantial equipment fleet. The objective is to do everything ourselves and involve members throughout the year,” Hervé Prenat points out. Beyond its technical performance, the project embodies the spirit of the initiative: combining public works expertise, passion for motocross and strong associative commitment.

The newly reprofiled tracks at the Bud Racing Training Camp were unveiled during a dedicated opening day, giving riders the opportunity to experience completely redesigned layouts; an eagerly awaited moment both for site users and for the volunteers who delivered this large-scale project. Hervé Prenat conludes: “It was an intense two weeks, a major undertaking and a fantastic collective project. Seeing riders out on the new tracks will be the greatest reward.”