List of motocross riders
Encyclopedia
This is a partial list of notable current and former motocross
riders, many of whom have competed in the World Championships, National Championships and supercross
competitions.
Motocross
Motocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. It evolved from trials, and was called scrambles, and later motocross, combining the French moto with cross-country...
riders, many of whom have competed in the World Championships, National Championships and supercross
Supercross
Supercross is a motorcycle racing sport involving off-road motorcycles on an artificially-made dirt tracks consisting of steep jumps and obstacles. Professional supercross contest races are held almost exclusively within professional baseball and football stadiums.-History:Supercross was derived...
competitions.
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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 Bengt ÅbergBengt Åberg Bengt Åberg is a former Swedish motocross racer. He was one of the top riders in the Motocross Grand Prix World Championships during the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 1968 he was part of the Swedish team that won the Trophée des Nations. He was the F.I.M. 500cc Motocross World Champion in 1969... |
1966-1979 | 500cc- 1969, 1970 | - | - | 11 |
 Greg AlbertynGreg Albertyn Greg Albertyn , is a former World Champion motocross racer. He is now a real estate developer in Riverside, California.... |
1992-2000 | 125cc- 1992, 250cc- 1993, 1994 |
AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 250cc- 1999 |
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 Jeff Alessi |
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| Mike Alessi Mike Alessi Mike Alessi is a professional Motocross and Supercross racer. He began riding motorcycles at the age of three and became a professional racer at age sixteen.-Amateur career:... |
2005 - present | - | - | - | - |
 Thomas Allier |
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| Håkan Andersson Håkan Andersson (motorcyclist) Håkan Andersson was a Swedish motocross racer. He won the F.I.M. 250cc Motocross World Championship in 1973.Andersson began racing in the motocross world championships for the Husqvarna factory, finishing second behind Suzuki's Joël Robert in the 1971 250cc motocross world championship... |
1966-1979 | 250cc- 1973 | - | - | 10 |
 Victor ArbekovVictor Arbekov Victor Arbekov is a Russian former Grand Prix motocross world champion.In 1964, Arbekov finished the 250cc motocross world championship in third place behind Joel Robert and Torsten Hallman. The following year, he defeated Robert to win the 1965 F.I.M. 250cc world championship, on a CZ motorcycle.-... |
- | 250cc- 1965 | - | - | 10 |
| Les Archer Les Archer, Jr. Les Archer was a leading motorcycle racer of the 1950s, competing in long distance speed trials, road racing and scrambles, now known as motocross... |
- | 500cc- 1956 European Champion | - | - | 10 |
| Mervyn Anstie | - | - | - | - | - |
| Max Anstie | - | - | - | - | - |
| Nicolas Aubin |
2005 - 2007 | - | - | - | - |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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 René BaetenRené Baeten René Baeten was a Belgian motocross world champion.In 1953 and 1954, Baeten finished second in the 500cc European motocross championships to his FN team-mate Auguste Mingels. In 1957, the F.I.M. upgraded the competition to world championship, and again Baeten would finish in second place, this... |
1948-1960 | 500cc- 1958 | - | - | 8 |
| Blake Baggett |
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| David Bailey David Bailey (motocross) David Bailey is a broadcaster, motocross school instructor and former professional motocross racer, born December 31, 1961 in San Diego, California. He is the adopted son of Gary "Professor" Bailey, also a former professional motocrosser.... |
1979-1987 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 250cc- 1983 AMA SX- 1983 AMA 500cc- 1984 |
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| John Banks John Banks (motorcyclist) John Banks was a leading British motocross racer from the 1960s and early 1970s.As a member of the BSA factory racing team, Banks finished second to Paul Friedrichs in the 1968 F.I.M. 500cc Motocross World Championship. He duplicated this result in 1969, finishing behind Bengt Aberg... |
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| Justin Barcia |
2010-present | - | - | - | - |
| Mark Barnett Mark Barnett Mark Barnett was one of the top American motocross racers in the early 1980s. He won three consecutive AMA 125cc national championships between 1980 and 1982. He was a rider for team America in the 1983 Motocross des Nations Championship.Born in Bridgeview, Illinois, Barnett began racing as an... |
1977-1985 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125cc- 1980-1982 AMA SX- 1981 |
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 Jonathan BarraganJonathan Barragan Jonathan Barragán is a Spanish motocross racer competing in the FIM MX1-GP Motocross Grand Prix world championships.Barragan had his best year in 2008, when he won four Grands Prix and finished in fourth place in the MX1-GP World Championship results, while riding for the KTM factory racing team... |
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 Andrea BartoliniAndrea Bartolini Andrea Bartolini is an Italian former Grand Prix motocross world champion.He was the 1999 F.I.M. world champion in the 500cc class on a Yamaha team run by Michele Rinaldi. Bartolini was a member of the winning Italian teams in the 1999 and 2002 Motocross des Nations... |
1988-2003 | 500cc- 1999 | - | - | 15 |
 Willy BauerWilly Bauer Willy Bauer was a German motocross racer. He was one of the top racers in the Motocross World Championships of the early 1970s.In 1973, as a member of the Maico factory racing team, he battled the reigning world champion, Suzuki's Roger De Coster for the 500cc world championship... |
1972-1978 | - | - | - | 4 |
| Jean-Michel Bayle Jean-Michel Bayle Jean-Michel Bayle is a semi-retired French professional motorcycle racer. He was one of the most successful riders of his era, achieving success at the highest levels in both motocross and road racing.... |
1987-1991 | 125cc- 1989, 250cc- 1990 |
AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 250cc- 1991 AMA SX- 1991 AMA 500cc- 1991 |
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| Pit Beirer Pit Beirer Pit Beirer is a German former motocross racer.Beirer was one of the top competitors in the FIM 250cc World Championships riding for Honda. He finished third in the 250 world championship in 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2002. He finished second to Frédéric Bolley in 1999... |
1989-2003 | - | - | - | 7 |
| Christian Beggi Christian Beggi Christian Beggi is an Italian Grand Prix motocross racer.Beggi began his professional career in 2002. In 2004, he finished second to Yves Demaria in the F.I.M. MX3-GP world championship. He finished third in 2006... |
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| Mike Bell |
- | 1977 Four Stroke World Champion | AMA 250cc SX - 1980 | - | - |
 John van den Berk |
1984-1995 | 125cc- 1987, 250cc- 1988 |
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| Marnicq Bervoets Marnicq Bervoets Marnicq Bervoets , is a Belgian former professional motocross racer.Bervoets was one of the top motocross competitors in the 1990s. Riding for the Suzuki factory team, he finished second to perennial champion Stefan Everts three times in the F.I.M. 250cc motocross world championships from 1995 to... |
1990-2001 | - | - | - | 19 |
| Fritz Betzlbacher |
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| Dave Bickers | 1959-1968 | - | - | - | 18 |
 Julien Bill |
- | MX3 - 2011 | - | - | 11 |
 Evgeny Bobryshev |
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| Anthony Boissiere |
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| Frédéric Bolley Frédéric Bolley Frédéric Bolley is a French former two-time motocross world champion.Bolley won the 1999 and 2000 F.I.M. 250cc motocross world championship riding for the Honda factory racing team. After his motocross career, Bolley competed in the supermoto world championships as well as indoor enduro... |
1987- | 250cc- 1999, 2000 | - | - | 13 |
| Xavier Boog |
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| Damon Bradshaw |
1989-1997 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... SX 125cc East- 1989 |
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| Justin Brayton |
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| Goat Breker |
- | 1979, 1988 Four Stroke World Champion | - | - | - |
| Sven Breugelmans Sven Breugelmans Sven Breugelmans is a Belgian motocross world champion.Breugelmans won the 2005 F.I.M. MX3-GP motocross world championship riding for the KTM team run by former world champion Jacky Martens. He finished as runner-up to Yves Demaria in the 2006 and 2007 MX3-GP world championships, before... |
2003-2009 | MX-3 - 2005, 2008 | - | - | 10 |
| Larry Brooks |
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| Mike Brown Mike Brown (motorcyclist) Mike Brown is an American former AMA motocross national champion.Brown won his first professional race in 1994. In 1999, he finished third in the F.I.M. 125cc world championship. He followed that performance with another third place in the 2000 125cc world championship.Brown competed in the United... |
- | - | AMA 125cc - 2001 | - | 3 |
| Rick Burgett |
- | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 500cc- 1978 |
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| Jimmy Button Jimmy Button Jimmy Button is a professional motocross racer, born in Phoenix, Arizona. He is married to his wife Kristi. He enjoys snow boarding, water skiing, and mountain biking.- History :... |
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 Michael ByrneMichael Byrne Michael Byrne may refer to:* Michael Byrne , English actor* Michael Byrne , Australian poet* Michael Byrne * Michael Byrne... |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Antonio Cairoli Antonio Cairoli Antonio "Tony" Cairoli is an Italian five-time Grand Prix motocross world champion.Cairoli began his motocross Grand Prix career in 2002 riding a Yamaha. He was the 2005 FIM world champion in the MX2-GP class. In 2007 he again won the MX2-GP world championship as well as the English supercross... |
- | MX2- 2005, 2007 MX1- 2009, 2010 |
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| Carlos Campano |
- | MX3- 2010 | - | - | - |
| Trey Canard |
- | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... SX Lites East - 2008 AMA 250- 2010 |
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| Håkan Carlquist Håkan Carlquist Håkan Carlqvist is a retired Swedish motocross racer. He won the F.I.M. 250cc Motocross World Championship in 1979 as a member of the Husqvarna factory racing team.In 1980, he switched to Yamaha to contest the 500cc motocross world championship. He finished 3rd in 1981 and 1982... |
1974-1988 | 500cc- 1983, 250cc- 1979 |
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| Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael is a racer known for his success in Motocross. He is currently competing in NASCAR. He drives the #4 Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado for Turner Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series and the #30 Chevrolet Impala part-time for Turner Motorsports in the Nationwide Series... |
1996- 2007 | SX 2005 | AMA 125cc- 1997-1999 AMA 125 SX East - 1998 AMA SX- 2001-2003, 2005-2006 AMA 250cc- 2000-2006 |
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| Danny Chandler Danny Chandler Danny "Magoo" Chandler was a professional motocross racer. He is remembered for his hard-charging, aggressive riding style.... |
1976 - 1985 | - | - | - | - |
| Eric Cheney Eric Cheney Eric Cheney was an independent British motorcycle designer and constructor. He was known as one of the best motorcycle frame designers of his era.-Early life:... |
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| Alessio Chiodi Alessio Chiodi Alessio Chiodi is an Italian former three-time Grand Prix motocross world champion.He was the 1997 F.I.M. world champion in the 125cc class on a Yamaha. The following year he switched to the Husqvarna factory racing team and repeated as 125cc world champion. In 1999, Chiodi won his third... |
1989-2009 | 125cc- 1997-1998-1999 | - | - | 27 |
 Jaromir Cizek |
- | 250cc- 1958 European Champion | - | - | 13 |
| Guy Cooper |
- | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125cc- 1990 |
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| Paul Cooper | 1980-2006 | - | British AutoCycle Union The Auto-Cycle Union is governing body of motorcycle sport in Great Britain . Founded in 1903 and acquiring its current name in 1907 its aim was to develop motor sport through clubs and arrange touring facilities for members... MXOpen - 2002 |
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 Josh CoppinsJosh Coppins Joshua Coppins is a professional motocross racer who rides for the Aprilia factory racing team. He began his international racing career in 1996 as a privateer. Coppins was runner up to Mickaël Pichon in the 2002 F.I.M. 250cc world championship riding a Honda... |
1995-2008 | - | British AutoCycle Union The Auto-Cycle Union is governing body of motorcycle sport in Great Britain . Founded in 1903 and acquiring its current name in 1907 its aim was to develop motor sport through clubs and arrange touring facilities for members... MX Open - 2004 British MX1 - 2005 |
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| Cody Copper |
- | - | MNZ NZ Champs | - | - |
| Gordon Crockard | 1998-2006 | - | British AutoCycle Union The Auto-Cycle Union is governing body of motorcycle sport in Great Britain . Founded in 1903 and acquiring its current name in 1907 its aim was to develop motor sport through clubs and arrange touring facilities for members... MXOpen - 2000-2003 |
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| Kyle Cunningham |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Craig Dack Craig Dack Craig Dack has driven Yamaha Motor Australia’s official Motocross team since retiring as a professional rider at the end of 1992 with great success... |
1996-2006 | - | - | - | - |
 Martin Davalos |
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| Roger De Coster |
1966-1980 | 500cc- 1971-1973, 1975, 1976 | Belgian 500cc- 1966 | - | 37 |
| Ken De Dycker Ken De Dycker Ken De Dyker is a Belgian motocross racer in the F.I.M. MX1-GP world championship.His best result was a third place finish in the 2008 FIM Motocross World Championship season riding for the Teka-Suzuki team run by Sylvain Geboers.For the 2010 season, he switched to the Yamaha team run by former... |
1999-2007 | - | British AutoCycle Union The Auto-Cycle Union is governing body of motorcycle sport in Great Britain . Founded in 1903 and acquiring its current name in 1907 its aim was to develop motor sport through clubs and arrange touring facilities for members... MX1-2006 |
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| Yves Demaria Yves Demaria Yves Demaria is a French motocross racer. He is a three-time FIM Motocross World Champion in the MX3-GP class for motorcycles displacing 650cc.... |
1993-2008 | MX3- 2004, 2006, 2007 | - | - | 37 |
| Gilbert De Roover |
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| Clement Desalle Clément Desalle Clément Desalle is a Belgian motocross racer competing in the F.I.M. MX1-GP world championship.Desalle placed third in the 2009 FIM Motocross World Championship season riding for the LS Motors-Honda team... |
- | - | Belgian Champion 2009 | - | 2GP wins |
| John DeSoto |
1969 - 1975 | - | - | - | - |
| Tony DiStefano Tony DiStefano Tony DiStefano was a top motocross champion of the 1970s. He won three AMA 250cc National Motocross Championships.... |
1973-1981 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 250cc- 1975-1977 |
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| Jamie Dobb James Dobb James 'Jamie' Dobb , is a former British motocross racer. Amongst his achievements, he was crowned 125cc Motocross World Champion in 2001, and was a top rider in the AMA motocross and supercross series during the mid 1990s.... |
1987-2004 | 125cc- 2001 | British AutoCycle Union The Auto-Cycle Union is governing body of motorcycle sport in Great Britain . Founded in 1903 and acquiring its current name in 1907 its aim was to develop motor sport through clubs and arrange touring facilities for members... 125cc-1989, 1998-1999 http://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/sport/motorbikes/2003/jamie_dobb_biography.shtml |
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| Gert van Doorn |
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| John Dowd John Dowd (motocross) John Dowd is a professional motocross racer from Chicopee, Massachusetts. Otherwise known as "The Junk Yard Dog." John Dowd entered his first motocross race at age 20, considered old if you wish to carve out a career in the very competitive sport. John Dowd took to the demanding sport incredibly... |
1986-2006 | - | - | - | - |
| John Draper | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Doug Dubach |
- | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 Four Stroke World Champion | - | - | - |
| Ryan Dungey Ryan Dungey Ryan Dungey is a professional motocross racer competing in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships.His hometown is Belle Plaine, Minnesota, although he currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida, so he can take advantage of the good weather for riding with 15-time AMA Champion Ricky... |
2006 - present | - | AMA SX Lites West - 2009AMA 250 - 2009 AMA SX - 2010 AMA 450 - 2010 |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Vic Eastwood | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Daryl Ecklund Daryl Ecklund Daryl Ecklund is an American motocross rider. Following in his father’s footsteps, Daryl Ecklund started riding in the motorcycle sport at the age of three and entered his first race at the age of five... |
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| Erik Eggens |
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| Richard Eierstedt |
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| Jimmy Ellis |
- | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 250cc SX - 1975 |
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| Jeff Emig Jeff Emig Cam Jeffrey Emig was one of the premier motocross racers of the 1990s with 4 major titles for Yamaha and Kawasaki. His main rival was Jeremy McGrath. Emig won more motocross races than any other competitor in the 1990s with 36 wins and 4 titles... |
1988-1999 | - | AMA 125cc- 1992 AMA 250cc- 1996-1997 AMA SX-1997 |
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| Harry Everts Harry Everts Harry Everts is a former motocross racer from Belgium. Everts won the 1975 F.I.M. 250cc world championship as a member of the Puch factory racing team. After a period with Bultaco he signed with the Suzuki factory team and won three consecutive 125cc motocross world championships between 1979 and... |
1970-1984 | 250cc - 1975, 125cc - 1979-1981 |
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| Stefan Everts Stefan Everts Stefan Everts is a motocross racer from Belgium, who retired in 2006 after securing his record 10th World Title. He also holds several other motocross records.... |
1988-2006 | 125cc- 1991 250cc- 1995,1996,1997 500cc- 2001-2002 MX1-GP- 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Belgium 125cc- 1990, Belgium 250cc- 1993 |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Jaroslav Falta Jaroslav Falta Jaroslav Falta is a former motocross racer from the former Czechoslovakia. As a member of the CZ factory racing team, Falta was one of the top motocross racers of the early 1970s in the F.I.M. 250cc motocross World Championships... |
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| Claudio Federici |
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| Tim Ferry Tim Ferry Tim Ferry is a professional kawasaki rider Supercross and Motocross racer born in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 18, 1975. Ferry began his amateur career with Team Green throughout the 80's and early 90's. He turned pro in 1992 and won the 125 East Coast Championship in 1997 riding for Suzuki.... |
- | - | AMA 125 SX East - 1997 | - | - |
| Ashley Fiolek |
- | - | WMA Pro National Champion - 2008 | - | - |
 Ernesto FonsecaErnesto Fonseca Ernesto Fonseca, also known as "El Lobito" and "The Fonz", was a professional Motocross and Supercross racer from Costa Rica.-Background:Born on September 3, 1981 in San José, Costa Rica, Fonseca began riding dirt bikes at the age of 5. At 12 years old, his natural talent had led him to the United... |
1999-2006 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... SX 125cc East- 1999 AMA SX 125cc West- 2000 |
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 Lauris Freibergs |
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 Paul FriedrichsPaul Friedrichs Paul Friedrichs was an East German motocross racer. He won three consecutive FIM 500cc motocross world championships from 1966 to 1968.... |
1965-1972 | 500cc- 1966, 1967, 1968 | - | - | 28 |
| Steven Frossard |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Eric Geboers Eric Geboers Eric Geboers is a former motocross racer and racing driver from Belgium. Nicknamed The Kid, he was the first person to win world championships in the 125cc, 250cc and 500cc divisions. He retired from the international competition after his victory in Namen, on August 5, 1990... |
1980-1990 | 125cc- 1982, 1983 250cc- 1987 500cc- 1988, 1990 |
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| Sylvain Geboers Sylvain Geboers Sylvain Geboers is a Belgian former professional motocross racer and current motocross team manager.Geboers was one of the top motocross racers of the late 1960s and early 1970s, finishing in the top three of the F.I.M. 250cc motocross World Championships for five consecutive years from 1968 to... |
1968-1975 | - | - | - | 14 |
| Broc Glover Broc Glover Broc Glover was a leading motocross racer in the 1970s and early 1980s. Glover earned six AMA National Motocross Championships, a record which stood for nearly 20 years until 2003, when Ricky Carmichael finally eclipsed the mark... |
1976-1988 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125cc- 1977-1979, AMA 500cc- 1981, 1983, 1985 |
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 Rui Goncalves |
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| Josh Grant |
2005 - 2007 | - | - | - | - |
| Billy Grossi |
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| Davide Guarneri |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Thomas Hahn |
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| Torsten Hallman Torsten Hallman Torsten Hallman was a four-time motocross World Champion. He was one of the men responsible for introducing motocross to the United States in the late 1960s.... |
1957-1971 | 250cc- 1962, 1963, 1966, 1967 | - | - | 37 |
| Christer Hammargren |
1967-1976 | - | - | - | - |
| Bob Hannah Bob Hannah Robert "Hurricane" Hannah was one of the most successful motocross racers in American history. He won a total of seven AMA national championships.... |
1976-1989 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... AMA 125cc- 1976 AMA SX- 1977-1979 AMA 250cc- 1978, 1979 |
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| Donnie Hansen |
- | - | AMA 250cc - 1982 AMA SX- 1982 |
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| Torlief Hansen |
1970-1983 | - | - | - | 10 |
| Marcus Hansson Marcus Hansson Marcus Hansson is an Swedish former 500cc Grand Prix motocross world champion.Hansson rode a Honda to win the F.I.M. 500cc motocross world championship in 1994, defeating Jacky Martens and Joël Smets. He was the last Swedish rider to win a motocross world championship.- References :... |
1987-1995 | 500cc- 1994 | - | - | 5 |
| Doug Henry |
1988-1999 | - | AMA 125 SX East - 1993 AMA 125cc - 1993, 1994 AMA 250cc - 1998 |
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| Broc Hepler |
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| Rob Herring Rob Herring Rob Herring is a South African-born British former professional motocross racer.Herring competed in the F.I.M. motocross world championship and was also a ten-time British motocross national champion... |
- | - | British AutoCycle Union The Auto-Cycle Union is governing body of motorcycle sport in Great Britain . Founded in 1903 and acquiring its current name in 1907 its aim was to develop motor sport through clubs and arrange touring facilities for members... 250cc- 1989, 1991, 1992 British 125cc- 1990, 1991, 1992 British Open- 1996 |
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| Jeffrey Herlings |
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| George Holland |
- | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125cc- 1988 |
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| Jeremy van Horebeek |
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| Kent Howerton Kent Howerton Kent Howerton was one of the top American motocross racers in the 1970s and 1980s. He won three AMA national championships.... |
1973-1983 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 500cc- 1976 AMA 250cc- 1980, 1981 |
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| Neil Hudson Neil Hudson Neil Hudson is a British former 250cc Motocross World Champion.In 1979, Hudson finished second to Håkan Carlquist in the 250cc motocross world championship riding a Maico. He won the F.I.M. 250cc motocross world champion in 1981 as a member of the Yamaha factory racing team. He was the first... |
1976-1983 | 250cc- 1981 | - | - | 7 |
| Ryan Hughes |
- | 2001 - 2005 Four Stroke World Champion | - | - | - |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Georges Jobé Georges Jobé Georges Jobé is a former five-time FIM motocross world champion from Belgium. In addition, Jobé also won several Belgian national motocross championships in a professional motocross career that spanned from 1979 to 1992.... |
1979-1992 | 250cc- 1980, 1983 500cc- 1987, 1991, 1992 |
250cc- 1978, 1980-1983 500cc- 1984, 1989 |
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| Gunnar Johansson Gunnar Johansson Gunnar Johansson was a Swedish psychophysicist. He was interested in motion perception in vision. He is most well known for his investigations of biological motion. He helped develop the rigidity assumption which posits that proximal stimuli that can be perceived as rigid objects are generally... |
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| Peter Johansson Peter Johansson (motorcyclist) Peter Johansson is an Swedish former Grand Prix motocross racer.Johansson finished third in the F.I.M. 500cc motocross world championship three times, in 1996, 1998 and 2000. In 1999, he finished in second place behind Andrea Bartolini. Johansson retired after the 2000 season.- References :... |
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| Rick Johnson |
1980-1989 | 1983 Four Stroke World Champion | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 250cc- 1984, 1986, 1987 AMA 500cc- 1987, 1988 AMA SX- 1986, 1988 |
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| Gary Jones Gary Jones (motorcyclist) Gary Jones is an American former professional motocross racer. He won the first three AMA 250cc Motocross National Championships, riding three different brands of motorcycles, a feat that has never been repeated.... |
1971-1976 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 250cc- 1972-1974 |
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 Mark JonesMark Jones (Motocross Rider) Mark Jones is a professional motocross rider who has been ranked in the top ten riders in the United Kingdom and as the Welsh number one. He has won motocross titles since 1993, as the first title was the 1993 All British and BSMA 100 cc Championship... |
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| Ake Jonsson Åke Jonsson Åke Jonsson born October 5, 1942 in Hammerdal, was a Swedish motocross racer. He was also a very skilled speed skater, and belonged to the Swedish top junior elite, before his racing career took off... |
1963-1978 | - | - | - | 9 |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Pierre Karsmakers |
- | 1980 Four Stroke World Champion | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 500cc- 1975 AMA SX 250cc- 1976 |
- | 1 |
| Vladimir Kavinov |
1968-1985 | - | - | - | 6 |
| Mike Kiedrowski Mike Kiedrowski Mike Kiedrowski is a four-time AMA Motocross national champion. He was one of only two riders in AMA history to win national championships in the 125, 250 and 500 classes. He was also a four-time member of the U.S... |
1988-1997 | - | AMA 125cc- 1989, 1991 AMA 500cc- 1992 AMA 250cc- 1993 |
- | 30 |
| Darryll King |
1987-2007 | - | Aus. 500cc- 2001, 2003, 2004 | - | 5 |
| Shayne King Shayne King Shayne King is a former Grand Prix motocross world champion.King began competing in the F.I.M. world championships in 1993 and clinched the 500cc title in 1996 riding for the KTM team. He was New Zealand's first-ever motocross world champion. In 1997 he finished in third place behind Joël Smets... |
1987-2007 | 500cc- 1996 | NZ National Champion- 2003 | - | 6 |
 Heinz KinigadnerHeinz Kinigadner Heinz Kinigadner was an Austrian motocross racer. He was one of the top riders in the Motocross Grand Prix World Championships during the mid-1980s. He was the F.I.M. 250cc Motocross World Champion in 1984 and 1985 while riding for the KTM factory racing team... |
1978-1988 | 250cc- 1984, 1985 | - | - | 7 |
 Dusty KlattDusty Klatt Dustin Klatt is a professional motocross racer from Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. He is a two-time MX2 Western Canadian Champion and two time MX1 Canadian champion with the Blackfoot team based out of Calgary, Alberta.... |
- | - | Can. MX1- 2006 | - | - |
| Arne Kring Arne Kring Arne Kring is a Swedish former motocross racer. His greatest successes came in the 1970s and after. Like many Swedes of his time, he rode Husqvarna bikes. The Austrian Erich Glavitza described Kring's remarkable style in his book Moto-Cross: Härte ohne Grenzen, published in 1974... |
1969-1975 | - | - | - | 7 |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Brad Lackey Brad Lackey Brad Lackey is a former professional motocross racer and the first American to win the 500cc Grand Prix Motocross World Championship. He was known as "Bad Brad" to his fans.... |
1971-1982 | 500cc- 1982 | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 500cc- 1972 |
- | 7 |
| Arthur Lampkin | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| Steve Lamson |
- | - | AMA 125cc- 1995, 1996 | - | - |
| Grant Langston Grant Langston (motorcyclist) Grant Langston , is a former Grand Prix motocross world champion.Langston began competing in the world championships in 1998, and by 2000, he had won the F.I.M. 125cc world championship as a member of the KTM factory racing team. He moved to the United States in 2001 to compete in the A.M.A... |
1997-present | 125cc- 2000 | AMA 125cc - 2003 AMA 125 SX East - 2005 AMA SX Lites West - 2006 AMA 250cc- 2007 |
- | 7 |
| Danny LaPorte Danny LaPorte Danny LaPorte was one of the top American motocross racers in the 1970s and 1980s. He was the first American to win a 250cc motocross world championship.... |
1976-1983 | 250cc- 1982 | AMA 500cc- 1979 | - | 6 |
| Mike LaRocco Mike LaRocco Mike LaRocco is a former professional Supercross and Motocross racer. He is often referred to as "LaRocket" or "the rock" and raced a Kawasaki 125, 250, 500cc two strokes and a Honda 450cc four-stroke dirt bike.Mike LaRocco was a pro from 1988 to 2006, a record 19 seasons. He made his 214th start... |
1988-2006 | AMA 250cc- 1994, AMA 500cc- 1993 |
- | - | |
| Jason Lawrence Jason Lawrence Jason Lawrence is a professional motocross racer competing in the AMA Supercross division and Lucas Oil AMA Outdoor Nationals. He currently lives in California... |
2005-present | - | AMA SX Lites West - 2008 | - | - |
| Ron Lechien |
1983-1990 | 1984 Four Stroke World Champion | AMA 125cc- 1985 | - | - |
| Jeff Leisk |
- | - | - | - | 3 |
| Victor Leloup |
- | - | - | - | 4 |
 Aigar Leok |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Tanel Leok Tanel Leok Tanel Leok is an Estonian motocross racer competing in the FIM Motocross World Championships in MX1 class.-Early life:... |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Billy Liles |
- | - | - | - | 6 |
| Ove Lundell Ove Lundell Ove Vilmer Lundell was a former 500cc World Champion motocross racer. He was born in Möklinta outside Sala in the county of Västmanland, Sweden. He died of cancer in Varberg in the county of Halland, Sweden.... |
1948-? | - | - | - | 1 |
| Sten Lundin Sten Lundin Sten Lundin was a Swedish motocross racer. He won the F.I.M. 500cc Motocross World Championship in 1959 riding a Monark, and in 1961 riding a Lito. Lundin was also a member of the victorious Swedish team at the 1955 Motocross des Nations.-External links:* * at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame... |
- | 500cc- 1959, 1961 | - | - | 24 |
| Jeremy Lusk Jeremy Lusk Jeremy Lusk was an American freestyle motocross racer from San Diego, California. He was part of the riding group Metal Mulisha.... |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Billy MacKenzie Billy MacKenzie (motorcyclist) Billy MacKenzie is a Scottish motocross racer.MacKenzie rode for the Honda factory racing team competing in the F.I.M. MX1-GP World Championships. He has also represented the United Kingdom in the Motocross des Nations. For 2010, MacKenzie is riding for Kawasaki in Australia.-External links:*... |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Corrado Maddii |
- | - | - | - | 5 |
| André Malherbe André Malherbe André Malherbe was a Belgian motocross racer. He won three F.I.M. 500cc motocross World Championships.Born in Huy, the son of a motorcycle dealer, Malherbe began racing at an early age and earned his racing licence in 1973. He rode a Zündapp to win the 1973 FIM 125cc European motocross... |
1973-1986 | 500cc- 1980, 1981, 1983 | - | - | 41 |
| Paul Malin | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Jacky Martens Jacky Martens Jacky Martens is a former professional motocross rider and F.I.M. 500cc Motocross World Champion.-Racing career:... |
1984-1997 | 500cc- 1993 | - | - | 17 |
| Christophe Martin |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Mickael Maschio Mickael Maschio Mickael Maschio is a French former motocross world champion.Maschio won the 2002 F.I.M. 125cc motocross world championship riding a Kawasaki motorcycle.- References :... |
- | 125cc- 2002 | - | - | 8 |
| Connor McGechan |
2000-present | 50cc-2000,2001,2003,2004,2005 | Aus. 500cc- 2001, 2003, 2004 | ||
| Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath is one of the most popular American Motocross/Supercross champions in the history of the sport. He was most active in the 1990s earning the title the "King of Supercross." His tricks during jumps on the supercross track, the most famous of which he called the "Nac Nac", helped spawn... |
1989-2003 | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 250cc- 1995 AMA SX 1993-1996, 1998-2000 |
- | - | |
| Andrew McFarlane |
- | - | - | - | 4 |
| Brett Metcalfe |
- | - | - | - | - |
 Heikki MikkolaHeikki Mikkola Heikki Antero Mikkola was a four-time World Champion motocross racer. Known as the "Flying Finn", and characterized by a fierce, determined style, he was the first Finn to win a motocross world championship.... |
1969-1979 | 500cc- 1974, 1977, 1978 250cc- 1976 |
- | - | 34 |
| David Millsaps |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Auguste Mingels |
- | - | - | - | 7 |
| Marty Moates |
1976-1984 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Guennady Moisseev Guennady Moisseev Guennady Moisseev is a Russian former three-time Grand Prix motocross world champion.He was the 1974 F.I.M. world champion in the 250cc class on a KTM motorcycle. He won two more 250 world championships in 1977 and 1978, again while riding KTM motorcycles. In 1978 he was a member of the winning... |
- | 250cc- 1974, 1977, 1978 | - | - | 14 |
| Bobby Moore Bobby Moore (motorcyclist) Bobby Moore is an American former Grand Prix motocross world champion.In 1985, Moore won the A.M.A. 125cc Western Supercross title. He moved on to the F.I.M. world championships, finishing second to Donny Schmit in the 1990 125cc championship. In 1992, he again finished second to Schmit, this time... |
1980-1995 | 125cc - 1994 | AMA 125cc West SX - 1985 | - | 13 |
| Blair Morgan Blair Morgan Blair Morgan is a multi-time CMRC Canadian National championship-winning motocross racer who currently races for Ski-Doo Racing. He is also a multi-time World Snocross snowmobile champion and a 5-times X-Games gold medalist. Blair is a fan-favorite in the sport for his sheer speed and determination... |
1993-2008 | Can. 125/250cc- 1997, 1999 | - | - | |
| Gaylon Mosier |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Marvin Musquin Marvin Musquin Marvin Musquin is a French motocross racer.In 2004, Musquin won the European Motocross Championship in the 85cc class. He followed this by winning the 2006 125cc Junior World Championship. He competed on a privateer Honda in the 2008 F.I.M. MX2-GP world championship, finishing in 14th... |
2008- | MX2- 2009, 2010 | - | - | - |
| Brian Myerscough |
- | 1985 Four Stroke World Champion | - | - | - |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximilian Nagl Maximilian Nagl Maximilian Nagl is a German motocross racer. He competes in the FIM MX1-GP Motocross Grand Prix world championships as a rider for the KTM factory racing team managed by former world champion Stefan Everts. In the 2009 FIM Motocross World Championship season, he finished second to Antonio Cairoli... |
- | - | - | - | |
| Dave Nicoll | - | - | - | - | - |
| Kurt Nicoll Kurt Nicoll Kurt Nicoll is a former motocross racer from England. He is the son of former BSA factory rider, Dave Nicoll. Nicoll was one of the top riders in the Motocross Grand Prix World Championships during the late 1980s and early 1990s, finishing as the runner up four times in the F.I.M. 500cc world... |
1982-1994 | - | - | - | 13 |
| Bill Nilsson Bill Nilsson Bill Nilsson was a Swedish motocross racer. He won the first ever F.I.M. 500cc Motocross World Championship in 1957 riding an AJS motorcycle. In 1955, 1958 and 1961, he was a member of the Swedish teams that won the Motocross des Nations. He repeated as world champion in 1960 riding a Husqvarna... |
- | 500cc- 1957, 1960 | - | - | 18 |
| Jorgen Nilsson |
- | - | - | - | 5 |
| Graham Noyce Graham Noyce Graham Noyce is a former motocross world champion from Hampshire, England.In 1979, Noyce claimed the F.I.M. 500cc motocross world championship by defeating a strong field of riders that included his Honda teammate, André Malherbe, as well as Roger De Coster and Gerrit Wolsink riding for Suzuki,... |
1976-1984 | 500cc- 1979 | - | - | 6 |
| Carl Nunn | - | - | British AutoCycle Union The Auto-Cycle Union is governing body of motorcycle sport in Great Britain . Founded in 1903 and acquiring its current name in 1907 its aim was to develop motor sport through clubs and arrange touring facilities for members... MX2 - 2005, 2006 |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny O'Mara |
1980-1990 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125cc- 1983 AMA SX- 1984 |
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| Zach Osborne |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trampas Parker Trampas Parker Trampas Parker is an American former two-time Grand Prix motocross world champion.He was the 1989 F.I.M. world champion in the 125cc class on a KTM. In 1991 he won the 250 world championship on a Honda. He was the first American to claim two motocross world championships... |
1985-2004 | 125cc- 1989 250cc- 1991 |
- | - | 13 |
| Travis Pastrana Travis Pastrana Travis Alan Pastrana is an American motorsports competitor and stunt performer who has won championships and X Games gold medals in several events, including supercross, motocross, freestyle motocross, and rally racing. He runs a show called Nitro Circus with some of his friends... |
1999-2006 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125cc MX- 2000 125cc East SX- 2001 |
- | - |
| Jessica Patterson |
1999-2010 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... Women's MX- 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 |
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| Gautier Paulin |
- | - | - | - | - |
| David Philippaerts David Philippaerts David Philippaerts is an Italian Grand Prix motocross world champion of Italian and Belgian descent.He was the 2008 F.I.M. world champion in the MX-1GP class riding for a Yamaha team run by former motocross world champion Michele Rinaldi.- References :... |
- | MX-1 - 2008 | - | - | 9 |
| Mickael Pichon Mickaël Pichon Mickaël Pichon is a French motorcross racer.Pichon took part in the Supercross circuit in the USA from 1995 until 1999. He became World Champion twice in this competition, while racing for Kawasaki. He then came back to Europe and signed a contract with Suzuki to compete in the 250cc motocross... |
- | 250cc- 2001, 2002 | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125cc East SX- 1995, 1996 |
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| Jim Pomeroy Jim Pomeroy Jim Pomeroy was a professional motocross racer. In 1973, he became the first American rider to win a FIM world championship motocross race when he rode a Bultaco Pursang to victory in the 1973 250cc Spanish motocross Grand Prix... |
1973-1978 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Christophe Pourcel Christophe Pourcel Christophe Pourcel , is a French motocross rider, and winner of the 2006 FIM MX2 World Motocross Championships.... |
- | MX2 - 2006 | AMA SX Lites East - 2009 | - | - |
| Sébastien Pourcel Sébastien Pourcel Sébastien Pourcel , is a French motocross racer competing in the FIM MX1-GP Motocross World Championships.... |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Wyman Priddy |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Alessandro Puzar Alessandro Puzar Alessandro Puzar is an Italian former two-time Grand Prix motocross world champion.Puzar began his motocross Grand Prix career in 1988 riding a KTM. He was the 1990 F.I.M. world champion in the 250cc class on a Suzuki. In 1995 he won the 125cc motocross world championship on a Honda... |
1988-2009 | 250cc- 1990 125cc- 1995 |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Gaston Rahier Gaston Rahier Gaston Rahier was a motocross racer from Belgium. He was three-time FIM World Champion in the 125cc division, claiming the title in 1975, 1976 and 1977 . He later went on to race in and win the famous Paris-Dakar rally for BMW motorcycles, in 1984 and 1985... |
1967-1982 | 125cc - 1975-1977 | - | - | 29 |
| Steve Ramon Steve Ramon Steve Ramon is a Belgian motocross racer.Ramon was the 2003 MX1-GP World Champion. He repeated as MX1-GP world champion in 2007 although, he did not win a single race. Ramon currently races for the Teka Suzuki team managed by former world champion Eric Geboers and his brother Sylvain Geboers... |
1997-2008 | 125cc - 2003, MX1 - 2007 |
Bel. MX1- 2004, 2006 | - | - |
| Tyla Rattray Tyla Rattray Tyla Rattray , is a Grand Prix motocross world champion.Rattray made his first foray into international racing in 1999 when he participated in the inaugural FIM 85cc world cup at Gaildorf, Germany... |
2000-2008 | MX2 - 2008 | Ned. 125cc- 2003 | - | 13 |
| Chad Reed Chad Reed Chad Mark Reed AM is an Australian motocross and supercross racer. He is a multi-time supercross and motocross champion. He was taught from a young age as being capable of competing at the sports most elite level. He has proven to be the most consistent supercross/motocross racer in the 2000-2009... |
1999-present | SX 2003, 2008 | Aus. SX- 1999, 2000, 2009 AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125 SX East - 2002 AMA SX- 2004, 2008 AMA 450- 2009 |
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| Warren Reid |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Pierre Renet |
- | MX3- 2009 | - | - | - |
| Marc de Reuver |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Michéle Rinaldi Michele Rinaldi (motorcyclist) Michele Rinaldi is an Italian former Grand Prix motocross world champion and team manager.Rinaldi began competing in the 125cc motocross world championships in 1978, finishing in the top three for four consecutive years between 1980 and 1983, first for the Gilera team, then for the Suzuki team... |
1978-1987 | 125cc - 1984 | - | - | 13 |
| Joël Robert Joël Robert Joël Robert is a Belgian motocross racer who won the 250cc Motocross World Championship six times including five times in a row.... |
1964-1975 | 250cc- 1964, 1968-1972 | - | - | 50 |
| Ken Roczen |
- | MX2 - 2011 | - | - | - |
| Stephane Roncada |
- | - | AMA 125 SX East - 2000 | - | - |
| Gerard Rond |
- | - | - | - | 7 |
| Jean Sebastien Roy Jean Sebastien Roy Jean Sebastien Roy, also known as JSR, is a Canadian professional motocross rider and has won 5 Canadian National Motocross Championships dating from 2001-2005.He was born and raised in Acton Vale, Quebec.... |
? - 2006 | - | Can. 250cc- 2001-2005 | - | - |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Alex Salvini |
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| Donny Schmit Donny Schmit Donny Schmit was an American motocross racer. He was a two-time Motocross World Champion, winning the 125cc title in 1990 and the 250cc championship in 1992.-Career:... |
1987-1995 | 125cc- 1990, 250cc- 1992 |
AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125cc West SX - 1986 |
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| Fritz Schneider |
- | - | - | - | 8 |
| Darrell Schultz |
- | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 500cc- 1982 |
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| Tommy Searle Tommy searle Tommy Searle is a British motocross racer who competes in the MX2-GP Motocross World Championship for the CLS Monster Energy Kawasaki Pro Circuit team.- First stint In The FIM MX-GP2 Series :... |
2006-present | - | - | - | - |
| Gary Semics |
- | - | AMA 500cc SX - 1974 | - | - |
| Andrew Short |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Shaun Simpson Shaun Simpson Shaun Simpson is a Scottish motocross racer.In 2010, Simpson competed for the KTM factory racing team managed by former world champion Stefan Everts in the F.I.M. MX2-GP World Championships. He finished in 8th place with three podium finishes... |
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| Joël Smets Joël Smets Joël Smets is a former motocross world champion from Belgium, who was named Belgian Sportsman of the Year in 2000.-International career:... |
1993-2005 | 500cc- 1995, 1997-1998, 2000, 650cc- 2003 |
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| Jeff Smith Jeff Smith (motorcyclist) Jeffrey Vincent Smith MBE is a former world champion motocross racer.His achievements include two FIM 500cc Motocross World Championships , two British Trials Championships, multiple British Experts Trial wins, four individual race wins in the Motocross des Nations, one Scottish Six Days Trial win... |
1955-1970 | 500cc- 1964-1965 | - | - | 30 |
| Marty Smith Marty Smith Marty Smith is a former professional motocross racer. He won three AMA National Motocross championships, all aboard Hondas, and was runner-up twice... |
1974-1982 | - | AMA 125cc- 1974, 1975 AMA 500cc- 1977 |
- | - |
| Steve Stackable |
- | - | AMA 500cc SX - 1975 | - | - |
| Jeff Stanton Jeff Stanton Jeff Stanton is a three-time AMA 250cc Motocross and Supercross National Champion, winning the titles in 1989, 1990 and 1992. Stanton rode for Honda for the better part of his career, earning all of his championships with them. Before team Honda, he rode a Yamaha as a privateer... |
1986-1993 | - | AMA 250cc- 1989, 1990, 1992 AMA SX-1989, 1990, 1992 |
- | - |
| Rex Staten |
- | 1981 Four Stroke World Champion | - | - | - |
| James Stewart Jr. James Stewart Jr. James Stewart Jr., also known as Bubba Stewart is an American professional motocross racer competing in supercross. He is known for being the first African-American to have success at the very top level of any major motorsports association.-Amateur and Lites Class:Stewart was born in Bartow,... |
2002-present | SX- 2006, 2007 | AMA 125cc- 2002, 2004 AMA SX- 2007 AMA Motocross- 2008 |
- | - |
| Brian Stonebridge Brian Stonebridge Brian Stonebridge was a leading British motorcycle racer of the 1950s competing in scrambles, now known as motocross.Stonebridge began riding for the Matchless scrambles team in 1950, winning a gold medal in that year's International Six Days Trial. In 1952 and 1954, he was a member of the British... |
1950 - 1959 | - | - | - | 6 |
| David Strijbos David Strijbos Dave Strijbos is a Dutch former motocross F.I.M. world champion.Strijbos was one of the top competitors in the 125cc motocross world championships in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He finished second in the 125 world championship in 1985, 1987, 1988 and 1992. In 1986, Strijbos won the 125 world... |
1985-1994 | 125cc- 1986 | - | - | 27 |
| Kevin Strijbos Kevin Strijbos Kevin Strijbos is a Belgian motocross racer competing in the F.I.M. MX1-GP world championshipIn 2006, Strijbos finished second in the world championship behind Stefan Everts. He would again finish second in 2007, this time behind Steve Ramon. He was part of the victorious Belgian Motocross des... |
2006-2008 | - | - | - | 5 |
| Chuck Sun Chuck Sun Chuck Sun is a former professional motocross racer. In 1980, Sun won the AMA 500cc National Motocross Championship. He is the only Asian American to have won a national championship in American professional motorcycle racing... |
- | - | AMA 500cc- 1980 | - | - |
 Torao Suzuki |
- | - | All Japan 250cc- 1972 All-Japan 125cc- 1973, 1976 |
- | 4 |
| Gareth Swanepoel |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Ivan Tedesco Ivan Tedesco Ivan Lee Tedesco is an American born motocross and supercross motorcycle rider. He is nicknamed "Hot Sauce", and he races on a number 9 bike.- Biography :... |
- | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... SX Lites West - 2004, 2005 |
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| David Thorpe David Thorpe (motorcyclist) David Thorpe is a British motocross racer and a three-time World Champion.Thorpe's early career saw him excel in both motocross and football, and at one stage he was even offered a contract with professional side Queen's Park Rangers, before opting to concentrate on motocross... |
1979-1993 | 500cc - 1985, 1986, 1989 | - | - | 22 |
| Rich Thorwaldson |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Rolf Tibblin Rolf Tibblin Rolf Tibblin is a former world champion motocross racer. He was one of the top riders in the Motocross Grand Prix World Championships during the 1960s... |
- | 500cc - 1962, 1963 | - | - | 29 |
| Broc Tickle |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Eli Tomac |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Sebastien Tortelli Sebastien Tortelli Sebastien Tortelli is a two-time World Champion motocross racer. A longtime factory-sponsored rider, Tortelli has been a top ranked rider in both AMA National and Supercross competition, as well as the European-based Motocross Grand Prix World Championships.-Early European success:During his early... |
1994-2006 | 125cc- 1996 250cc- 1999 |
- | - | 20 |
| Ben Townley Ben Townley Ben Townley is a professional motocross rider originating from Taupo, New Zealand.After claiming multiple National championships in his native New Zealand, Townley moved to Europe and began campaigning the MX2-GP World Championships... |
2001- | MX2- 2004 | AMA SX Lites East - 2007 | - | 14 |
| Pedro Tragter Pedro Tragter Pedro Tragter is a Dutch former F.I.M. motocross world champion.Tragter was one of the top competitors in the 125cc motocross world championships in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He finished third in the 125 world championship in 1988, 1991, 1992 and 1994. In 1993, Tragter won the 125 world... |
1985-1995 | 125cc- 1993 | - | - | 7 |
| Marty Tripes Marty Tripes Marty Tripes was a leading AMA motocross and Supercross rider of the 1970s and early 1980s. He is remembered for winning the Super Bowl of Motocross at the Los Angeles Coliseum in July 1972, just a few weeks after turning 16... |
1973-1980 | - | - | - | 11 |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Vlastimil Valek |
- | - | - | - | 6 |
| Julien Vanni |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Pekka Vehkonen Pekka Vehkonen Pekka Vehkonen is a Finnish former motocross world champion.Vehkonen won the Finnish 125cc national championship in 1980. He moved up the world championships in 1982 and in 1985, he won the F.I.M. world championship in the 125cc class, while riding for the Cagiva factory racing team... |
1982-1993 | 125cc - 1985 | - | - | 17 |
| Marc Velkeneers |
- | - | - | - | 7 |
| Jaak van Velthoven Jaak Van Velthoven Jaak van Velthoven is a Belgian former professional motocross racer. He competed in the F.I.M. 500cc motocross world championships during the 1970s. Van Velthoven's best individual performance was a third place in the 500cc World Championship in 1973 with the Yamaha factory racing team... |
-1970s | - | - | - | 5 |
| Kees van der Ven Kees van der Ven Kees van der Ven is a Dutch former professional motocross racer and team manager.Van der Ven was one of the top competitors in the F.I.M. motocross world championships in the 1980s, winning 17 Grand Prix motocross races in the 125cc, 250cc and 500cc classes. A specialist on sand tracks, he was a... |
1979-1987 | - | - | - | 17 |
| Javier Garcia Vico |
1994-2006 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto Ryan Villopoto is a motocross and supercross champion who currently competes in the AMA Supercross series and the AMA Lucas Oil Motocross series. He resides in Mennifee California and will race for Kawasaki in the 2012 supercross and outdoor motocross series... |
2005-present | FIM SX - 2011 | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... MX Lites- 2006, 2007, 2008 AMA SX Lites West- 2007 AMA SX - 2011 AMA 450 - 2011 |
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| Jacky Vimond Jacky Vimond Jacky Vimond is a French former motocross world champion.-Career:In 1984 and 1985, Vimond finished in second place in the F.I.M. 250cc motocross world championship behind Heinz Kinigadner. He finally won the title with Yamaha in 1986 becoming France's first-ever motocross world champion... |
1981-1986 | 250cc - 1986 | - | - | 13 |
| Tallon Vohland |
- | - | - | - | 4 |
| Heath Voss Heath Voss Heath Voss is an American professional motocross racer who competes in the AMA national championships. The Minnesota native has been a top motocross privateer his whole career. He is best known for winning the 2004 F.I.M. Supercross world championship.-Reference:... |
- | FIM SX 2004 | - | - | - |
| Andre Vromas |
- | - | - | - | 6 |
| David Vuillemin David Vuillemin David Vuillemin is a French professional motocross rider born on 18 October 1977 in Berre-l'Étang, Bouches-du-Rhône.- Amateur career :Vuillemin started racing at age 8 and was coached by his father Didier, himself a former professional rider. David had much success as an amateur and won many titles... |
1995-2009 | - | Fra. SX 125cc- 1996, 1997 | - | 6 |
W
| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Ward Jeff Ward (motocross) Jeff Ward is the first motocross rider in history to win every major AMA motocross national championship... |
1978-1992 | - | AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights... 125cc- 1984 AMA 250cc- 1985, 1988 AMA 500cc- 1989, 1990 AMA SX- 1985, 1987 |
- | 56 |
 Bryan Wade |
1966-1975 | - | 5 x British Champion Various 125cc, 250cc, 500cc |
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| Akira Watanabe Akira Watanabe (motorcyclist) was a Japanese motocross racer. He was the F.I.M. 125cc Motocross World Champion in 1978 while riding for the Suzuki factory racing team. He remains the only Japanese rider to win a motocross world championship.- References :... |
1973-1987 | 125cc - 1978 | - | - | 7 |
| Adolf Weil Adolf Weil (motorcyclist) Adolf Weil was a German motocross racer. He competed in the FIM 250cc and 500cc Motocross Grand Prix world championships as a rider for the Maico factory racing team during the 1960s and 1970s.... |
1970-1977 | - | - | - | 7 |
| Jake Weimer |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Jimmy Weinert Jimmy Weinert Mitchell Nelson Weinert was a pioneering motocross and supercross rider in the early years of the sport in the United States. In the 1970s he won 22 AMA Nationals and three AMA championships. In 1973, Weinert became the first American to defeat international-level riders in the Trans-AMA motocross... |
1970-1980 | - | AMA 500cc- 1974, 1975 AMA SX- 1976 |
- | 22 |
| Nick Wey |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Blake Wharton |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Jeremy Whatley | - | - | - | - | 5 |
 Dean Wilson |
- | - | AMA 250cc- 2011 | - | - |
| Greg Wilson |
1980 | - | South African 500cc - 1980 | - | 47 |
| Kevin Windham Kevin Windham Kevin Windham , is a professional motocross racer from Centreville, Mississippi. At 17 he received a full factory ride from Team Yamaha... |
1994-present | - | - | - | - |
| Steve Wise |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Gerrit Wolsink Gerrit Wolsink Gerrit Wolsink is a Dutch former Grand Prix motocross racer who competed in motocross Grand Prix world championships in the mid- to late 1970s. He is best remembered for being a five-time winner of the 500cc United States Grand Prix of motocross.A dentist by training, Gerrit Wolsink chose a career... |
1970-1981 | - | - | - | 14 |
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| Name | Seasons | World Championships | National Championships | Races | Wins |
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| Velky Zdenek |
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World Championships by nationality
| Country | 500cc / MX3 | Country | 250cc / MX1 | Country | 125cc / MX2 |
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| Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
24 | Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
18 | Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
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| Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
10 | Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6 | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
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| United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
6 | France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
6 | Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... |
6 |
| France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
4 | Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... |
5 | Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... |
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| East Germany |
3 | USSR |
4 | South Africa South Africa The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans... |
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| Finland Finland Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside... |
3 | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
3 | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
3 |
| Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... |
1 | Austria Austria Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the... |
2 | Finland Finland Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside... |
1 |
| New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
1 | South Africa South Africa The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans... |
2 | Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
1 |
| United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
1 | Finland Finland Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside... |
1 | New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
1 |
| Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
1 | Netherlands Netherlands The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders... |
1 | United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
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| Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
1 | United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
1 | Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
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