AMX History has released a documentary on the history of the Harley Scramble, which originally took place at the iconic Rope Works circuit in Mosman Park (WA) from 1928 to 1964.

The landmark documentary, called Harley Scramble: the birth of Australian motocross, delves deep into the rich history of the event and, after years of research, showcases previously unseen footage and incredible facts and stories.

During its formative years, the event consistently attracted massive crowds, often exceeding 10,000 spectators. Its peak came in 1955 when the Harley Scramble was combined with the third running of the Australian Scrambles (Motocross) Championship, drawing a crowd of 20,000 – still the largest attendance ever recorded at an Australian outdoor motocross event.

This historic crowd size remains matched only by the Motocross of Nations in Manjimup (WA) in 1992 and the two Motocross World Championship rounds in Broadford (Vic) in 2000 and 2001.

The story compares Australia’s longest running and most successful annual event with the sport today and how the Harley Scramble has influenced it.

The documentary primarily focuses on the Harley Scramble’s Rope Works era (1928-1964), but also includes footage from its subsequent homes: York during the 1970s, Belmont in the 1980s, and finally the current era at Noble Falls.

Each Sunday, in the coming weeks, AMX History will release a new chapter, taking viewers through the various eras of the event:

• Chapter 1: How the event began
• Chapter 2: The legendary Rope Works circuit
• Chapter 3: The bikes, from 1200cc Harleys to lightweight BSAs
• Chapter 4: The event’s unique format
• Chapter 5: A breeding ground for Australian champions
• Chapter 6: 1955 and 1962 Harley Scrambles combined with the Australian Motocross Championship
• Chapter 7: End of Rope Works era and move to York, Newburn and Noble Falls today