Stefan Everts
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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.
Stefan is the son of four-time Motocross World Champion, Harry Everts
, and first jumped onto a bike at the age of four. At the age of 17, he made his debut in the 125cc World Championship, and two years later he secured his first title in that division. During the following years, the Belgian moved up through the different divisions and collected an as yet unsurpassed number of titles (10) and GP victories (101).
Everts was known for his very smooth style on the bike, making his riding look effortless. In particular, he maintained a standing position on the bike much more frequently than other riders, even in very tight corners. His cornering control was unique and he was noted for running his engine in a higher gear to torque his way around the track, as opposed to revving it out hard in each gear, even on the 125cc and 250cc two-stroke machines he used at the beginning of his career. While he never placed much focus on American-style supercross
tracks or riding styles, he nevertheless proved to be competitive with top US riders even at their own game. In the later stages of his career, Everts' vast experience helped him to reach an impressive consistency, making erratic movements or mistakes very rare, as illustrated by the fourteen-to-one win-loss record in his final season.
After ending his active riding career at the end of 2006, Everts became motocross race director for the KTM
factory team, ultimately responsible for coaching their riders on the technical, mental and physical level. In July 2007 he renewed his contract with the Austrian manufacturer for another two years. Most of the time he lives in Monaco
(a move for which he was criticized very much like fellow Belgian sports personalities Justine Henin and Tom Boonen
), together with his wife Kelly and his son Liam.
RECENT SEASONS:
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...
racer from 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...
, who retired in 2006 after securing his record 10th World Title. He also holds several other motocross records.
Stefan is the son of four-time Motocross World Champion, 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...
, and first jumped onto a bike at the age of four. At the age of 17, he made his debut in the 125cc World Championship, and two years later he secured his first title in that division. During the following years, the Belgian moved up through the different divisions and collected an as yet unsurpassed number of titles (10) and GP victories (101).
Everts was known for his very smooth style on the bike, making his riding look effortless. In particular, he maintained a standing position on the bike much more frequently than other riders, even in very tight corners. His cornering control was unique and he was noted for running his engine in a higher gear to torque his way around the track, as opposed to revving it out hard in each gear, even on the 125cc and 250cc two-stroke machines he used at the beginning of his career. While he never placed much focus on American-style 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...
tracks or riding styles, he nevertheless proved to be competitive with top US riders even at their own game. In the later stages of his career, Everts' vast experience helped him to reach an impressive consistency, making erratic movements or mistakes very rare, as illustrated by the fourteen-to-one win-loss record in his final season.
After ending his active riding career at the end of 2006, Everts became motocross race director for the KTM
KTM
KTM Sportmotorcycle AG is an Austrian motorcycle, bicycle and moped manufacturer.The company was founded in 1934 by engineer Hans Trunkenpolz in Mattighofen. It started out as a metal working shop and was named Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen...
factory team, ultimately responsible for coaching their riders on the technical, mental and physical level. In July 2007 he renewed his contract with the Austrian manufacturer for another two years. Most of the time he lives in Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
(a move for which he was criticized very much like fellow Belgian sports personalities Justine Henin and Tom Boonen
Tom Boonen
Tom Boonen is a Belgian professional road bicycle racer who won the 2005 World Road Race Championship. He is a member of the team, and is considered a single-day road race specialist with a strong finishing sprint...
), together with his wife Kelly and his son Liam.
Records and awards
- 10 times World Champion
- 101 GP victories in total
- 14 out of 15 GP's won in the 2006 season
- Second man, after Eric GeboersEric GeboersEric 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...
, to become "Mr. 875cc" (winning world titles in 125/250/500cc) - In the 2003 season, he won 3 GP's (125cc, MXGP and 650cc) on the same day in ErneeErnéeErnée is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.It is named after the River Ernée, which runs through the town and is situated about halfway between the towns of Laval and Fougères...
, France. - Only rider to become World Champion on all four Japanese manufacturers (SuzukiSuzukiis a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines...
, Kawasaki, HondaHondais a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
and YamahaYamaha Motor Company, is a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company. Yamaha Motor is part of Yamaha Corporation and its headquarter is located in Iwata, Shizuoka. Along with expanding Yamaha Corporation into the world's biggest piano maker, then Yamaha CEO Genichi Kawakami took Yamaha into the field of motorized...
). - 5 times Belgian Sportsman of the yearBelgian Sportsman of the yearThe Belgian Sportsman of the Year is elected at the end of each year, annually since 1967. A Belgian Sportswoman of the Year title has been given out since 1975...
(2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006, only surpassed by Eddy MerckxEddy MerckxEdouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx , better known as Eddy Merckx, is a Belgian former professional cyclist. The French magazine Vélo called him "the most accomplished rider that cycling has ever known." The American publication, VeloNews, called him the greatest and most successful cyclist of all...
), plus a Lifetime Achievement award.
Career
- 1990: Belgian Champion, 125cc (Suzuki)
- 1991: World Champion, 125cc - winner 5 GP's; Belgian Champion, 125cc; Youngest world champion at that time (Suzuki)
- 1993: Belgian Champion, 250cc (Suzuki)
- 1995: World Champion, 250cc - winner 5 GP's (Kawasaki)
- 1996: World Champion, 250cc - winner 5 GP's (Honda)
- 1997: World Champion, 250cc - winner 9 GP's; Winner "Motocross of Nations" (Honda)
- 1998: Belgian Champion, 250cc; Winner "Motocross of Nations" (Honda)
- 2001: World Champion, 500cc - winner 7 GP's; First rider winning world championships on all four Japanese bikes (Yamaha)
- 2002: World Champion, 500cc - winner 4 GP's (Yamaha)
- 2003: World Champion, Motocross GP - winner 8 GP's; Winner "Motocross of Nations"(Yamaha) Is the overall winner
- 2003: International Six Days EnduroInternational Six Days EnduroThe International Six Days Enduro is the oldest 'off road' motorcycle event on the FIM Calendar.The ISDE was first held in 1913 at Carlisle, England. It has occurred annually, apart from interruptions due to World War I and World War II, at various locations throughout the world. The early...
Brasil overall winner (scratch)(Yamaha) - 2004: World Champion, Motocross GP - winner 7 GP's; Winner "Motocross of Nations" (Yamaha)
- 2005: World Champion, MX1-GP - winner 8 GP's; Belgian Champion (Yamaha)
- 2006: World Champion, MX1-GP winner 12 GP's (Yamaha)
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