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|Years = 1979 - 1997
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| birth_place = [[Lommel]], [[Belgium]]
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|Championships = 500cc - 1993
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'''Jacky Martens''' (born on July 3, 1963, [[Lommel]], [[Belgium]]) is a former professional [[motocross]] rider and [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|F.I.M.]] [[List of motocross World Championship results|500cc Motocross World Champion]] <ref>[http://www.bestsports.com.br/db/atlpag.php?atl=8307&lang=2 Jacky Martens career profile]</ref>.
'''Jacky Martens''' (born 3 July 1963) is a [[Belgian people|Belgian]] former professional [[motocross]] racer and current race team manager. He competed in the [[Motocross World Championship]]s from 1979 to 1997. Martens is notable for winning the 1993 [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|F.I.M.]] 500cc motocross world championship.<ref>[http://www.bestsports.com.br/db/atlpag.php?atl=8307&lang=2 Jacky Martens career profile]</ref>


==Racing career==
==Racing career==


Martens' first motocross race was in 1979, and by the mid 1980s he made the breakthrough into Grand Prix motocross, originally on a privately entered [[Honda]], before a switch to the [[KTM]] factory racing team, culminating in a best result of second in the 500cc world championship in 1991.
Born in [[Lommel]], [[Belgium]], Martens' first motocross race was in 1979, and by the mid 1980s he made the breakthrough into Grand Prix motocross, originally on a privately entered [[Honda]], before a switch to the [[KTM]] factory racing team, culminating in a best result of second in the 500cc motocross world championship in 1991.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/equipe/index.php#0440929d4f13d5a01 |title=1991 500cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=12 January 2019 }}</ref>


For 1992 Martens switched to the [[Husqvarna Motorcycles|Husqvarna]] factory team, riding the fearsome Husqvarna 610 [[four-stroke]] machine. Many felt this was a backward step for Martens, as unlike today, four-stroke machines were seen as slow, bulky and uncompetitive compared to the [[two-stroke]] machines. At times Martens had a difficult 1992, but some encouraging results later in the year saw him finish 11th in the series.
For 1992 Martens switched to the [[Husqvarna Motorcycles|Husqvarna]] factory team, riding the fearsome Husqvarna 610 [[four-stroke]] machine. Many felt this was a backward step for Martens, as unlike today, four-stroke machines were seen as slow, bulky and uncompetitive compared to the [[two-stroke]] machines. At times Martens had a difficult 1992, but some encouraging results later in the year saw him finish 11th in the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/equipe/index.php#0440929d480d07d06 |title=1992 500cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=12 January 2019 }}</ref>


However, 1993 was a different start. After a steady start to the series at [[Hawkstone Park]], Martens quickly proved himself and his machine, rising to the top of the 500cc World standings, with Swede Jorgen Nilsson. The championship was contested until the very final round, where Martens clinched the title, the first four-stroke rider to do so in over 20 years. In addition, Martens performances on the fearsome four-stroke machine earned him something of a cult following, particularly amongst British fans, where he was every bit as popular as the home riders.
However, 1993 was a different start. After a steady start to the series at [[Hawkstone Park]], Martens quickly proved himself and his machine, rising to the top of the 500cc world championship standings, with Swede Jorgen Nilsson. The championship was contested until the very final round, where Martens clinched the title to become the first rider to win the premier 500cc class on a four-stroke since [[Jeff Smith (motorcyclist)|Jeff Smith]] accomplished the feat in 1965.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=RLgBX0qMEgAC&dq=jacky+martens&pg=PA75 Martens, Albertyn, Tragter take MX titles], ''Cycle World Magazine'', January 1994, Vol. 33, No. 1, {{ISSN|0011-4286}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/equipe/index.php#0440929d4209e1701 |title=1993 500cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=12 January 2019 }}</ref>


1994 saw Martens once again challenge for the title, his main rival being another Swede, [[Marcus Hansson]]. Once again the title was decided on the very final round, but a fall in the final round cost Martens the title, as he narrowly took second overall.
1994 saw Martens once again challenge for the title, his main rival being another Swede, [[Marcus Hansson]]. Once again the title was decided on the very final round, but a fall in the final round cost Martens the title, as he narrowly took second overall.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.memotocross.fr/maison/equipe/index.php#0440929d260a33202 |title=1994 500cc motocross world championship final standings |publisher=memotocross.fr |accessdate=12 January 2019 }}</ref>


1995 and 1996 were blighted by injury, and Martens final season as a rider was in 1997. By this time, Martens was seen as something of an also-ran, but he managed to upset the form book and produce some impressive results, including a moto win at the British Grand Prix at [[Hawkstone Park]], which was popular with Martens' large contingent of British fans.
1995 and 1996 were blighted by injury, and Martens final season as a rider was in 1997. By this time, Martens was seen as something of an also-ran, but he managed to upset the form book and produce some impressive results, including a moto win at the British Grand Prix at [[Hawkstone Park]], which was popular with Martens' large contingent of British fans.


==Post-racing career==
==Post-racing career==
After retiring, Martens became the team manager for the JM Racing [[KTM]] team, helping to guide [[Sven Breugelmans]] to the MX3 world championship. He managed the Husqvarna factory racing team in the MX2 class from [[2014 FIM Motocross World Championship|2014]] to [[2019 FIM Motocross World Championship|2019]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cyclenews.com/2019/10/article/husqvarna-motorcycles-thank-jacky-martens/ |title=Husqvarna Motorcycles Thank Jacky Martens |publisher=cyclenews.com |accessdate=12 January 2019 }}</ref> In 2020. Martens started the JM Honda Racing team to compete in the MXGP class.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mxvice.com/122260/new-signing-artem-guryev |title=New Deal: Artem Guryev |publisher=mxvice.com |accessdate=12 January 2019 }}</ref>
After retiring, Martens stayed in the sport by assisting to run the factory Husqvarna team. However in recent years, Martens has been a successful team principal, running the successful factory JM Racing [[KTM]] team. Under Martens' leadership, the team has won the World MX3 title with Belgian [[Sven Breugelmans]], and also support young Belgian Joel Roelants in the World MX2 series.


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.jmracingteam.com/ Official JM Racing Team Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/jmhondaracing/ JM Racing Team Facebook Page]
* [https://www.mxgp.com/teams/jm-honda-racing JM Racing Team links]


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Jacky Martens
NationalityBelgian
Born3 July 1963 (1963-07-03) (age 61)
Lommel, Belgium
Motocross career
Years active1979–1997
TeamsHusqvarna, KTM
Championships500cc – 1993
Wins17

Jacky Martens (born 3 July 1963) is a Belgian former professional motocross racer and current race team manager. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1979 to 1997. Martens is notable for winning the 1993 F.I.M. 500cc motocross world championship.[1]

Racing career

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Born in Lommel, Belgium, Martens' first motocross race was in 1979, and by the mid 1980s he made the breakthrough into Grand Prix motocross, originally on a privately entered Honda, before a switch to the KTM factory racing team, culminating in a best result of second in the 500cc motocross world championship in 1991.[2]

For 1992 Martens switched to the Husqvarna factory team, riding the fearsome Husqvarna 610 four-stroke machine. Many felt this was a backward step for Martens, as unlike today, four-stroke machines were seen as slow, bulky and uncompetitive compared to the two-stroke machines. At times Martens had a difficult 1992, but some encouraging results later in the year saw him finish 11th in the series.[3]

However, 1993 was a different start. After a steady start to the series at Hawkstone Park, Martens quickly proved himself and his machine, rising to the top of the 500cc world championship standings, with Swede Jorgen Nilsson. The championship was contested until the very final round, where Martens clinched the title to become the first rider to win the premier 500cc class on a four-stroke since Jeff Smith accomplished the feat in 1965.[4][5]

1994 saw Martens once again challenge for the title, his main rival being another Swede, Marcus Hansson. Once again the title was decided on the very final round, but a fall in the final round cost Martens the title, as he narrowly took second overall.[6]

1995 and 1996 were blighted by injury, and Martens final season as a rider was in 1997. By this time, Martens was seen as something of an also-ran, but he managed to upset the form book and produce some impressive results, including a moto win at the British Grand Prix at Hawkstone Park, which was popular with Martens' large contingent of British fans.

Post-racing career

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After retiring, Martens became the team manager for the JM Racing KTM team, helping to guide Sven Breugelmans to the MX3 world championship. He managed the Husqvarna factory racing team in the MX2 class from 2014 to 2019.[7] In 2020. Martens started the JM Honda Racing team to compete in the MXGP class.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Jacky Martens career profile
  2. ^ "1991 500cc motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  3. ^ "1992 500cc motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  4. ^ Martens, Albertyn, Tragter take MX titles, Cycle World Magazine, January 1994, Vol. 33, No. 1, ISSN 0011-4286
  5. ^ "1993 500cc motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  6. ^ "1994 500cc motocross world championship final standings". memotocross.fr. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Husqvarna Motorcycles Thank Jacky Martens". cyclenews.com. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  8. ^ "New Deal: Artem Guryev". mxvice.com. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
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