André Grapperon

André Grapperon was a French champion motorcycle racer at the start of the 20th Century. He was French champion, and also raced in England and the United States at the dawn of motorcycle competition.^[1] He was hired by Indian to race in England in 1902, and raced for Indian in the United States at Brighton Beach Motordrome, losing to Arthur Chapple of New York, who also rode an Indian. ^[2]

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^ "American Leads Frenchman at Two Miles for Title". The New York Times. August 18, 1913. Retrieved 2009-10-18. Another sporting title passed into the keeping of America last night at the Brighton Beach Stadium when Arthur Chapple of New York, champion motor cyclist of America, defeated Andre Grapperon of Paris, European title holder, in a special two-mile race for the world's championship.
^ Motorcycle Steven E. Alford, Suzanne Ferriss - 2007 -- Page 25 "However, within a year Hendee and Hendstrom began a company to produce motorcycles commercially, shipping a bike to England to Board track racer: André Grapperon, of Paris, France. be exhibited at the 1902 Stanley Cycle Show."

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[1] "American Leads Frenchman at Two Miles for Title". The New York Times. August 18, 1913. Retrieved 2009-10-18. Another sporting title passed into the keeping of America last night at the Brighton Beach Stadium when Arthur Chapple of New York, champion motor cyclist of America, defeated Andre Grapperon of Paris, European title holder, in a special two-mile race for the world's championship.

[2] Motorcycle Steven E. Alford, Suzanne Ferriss - 2007 -- Page 25 "However, within a year Hendee and Hendstrom began a company to produce motorcycles commercially, shipping a bike to England to Board track racer: André Grapperon, of Paris, France. be exhibited at the 1902 Stanley Cycle Show."

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