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Harry Everts

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Harry Everts
NationalityBelgian
BornFebruary 1952 (age 72)
Motocross career
Years active1970 - 1982
TeamsPuch, Bultaco, Suzuki
Championships250cc - 1975
125cc - 1979, 1980, 1981
Wins25

Harry Everts (born February 1952) is a Belgian former professional motocross racer. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1970 to 1982. Everts is notable for being a four-time FIM motocross world champion. In 2013, he was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.[1]

Biography

Born in Maaseik, Belgium, Everts won the 1975 250cc motocross 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 1981.[2] Everts was a member of the Belgian teams which won the Motocross des Nations in 1976 and 1979. He is the father of former ten-time motocross world champion, Stefan Everts.

References

  1. ^ "FIM Legends". fim-live.com. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  2. ^ Harry Everts career profile