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'''Eric Geboers''' (born [[August 5]], [[1962]] in [[Neerpelt]], [[Limburg (Belgium)|Limburg]]) was is a [[motocross]] racer and [[racing driver]] from [[Belgium]]. [[Nickname]]d ''The Kid'', he was the first person to win [[List of motocross World Championship results|world championships]] in the 125cc, 250cc and 500cc divisions <ref>[http://www.bestsports.com.br/db/atlpag.php?atl=8319&lang=2 Eric Geboers career profile]</ref>. He retired from the international competition after his victory in [[Namur (city)|Namen]], on [[August 5]], [[1990]]. His older brother, [[Sylvain Geboers]], was also a professional motocross racer. |
'''Eric Geboers''' (born [[August 5]], [[1962]] in [[Neerpelt]], [[Limburg (Belgium)|Limburg]]) was is a [[motocross]] racer and [[racing driver]] from [[Belgium]]. [[Nickname]]d ''The Kid'', he was the first person to win [[List of motocross World Championship results|world championships]] in the 125cc, 250cc and 500cc divisions <ref>[http://www.bestsports.com.br/db/atlpag.php?atl=8319&lang=2 Eric Geboers career profile]</ref>. He retired from the international competition after his victory in [[Namur (city)|Namen]], on [[August 5]], [[1990]]. His older brother, [[Sylvain Geboers]], was also a professional motocross racer. |
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After his retirement from motorcycle racing, Geboers began a career in [[Sports car racing|sports car]] [[Endurance racing (motorsport)|endurance racing]], competing in the [[2001 FIA GT Championship season|2001]] and [[2002 FIA GT Championship season|2002]] [[FIA GT Championship]] in events such as the [[2001 FIA GT Jarama 500km]] and the [[Spa 24 Hours]] in [[2001 Spa 24 Hours|2001]] and [[2002 Spa 24 Hours|2002]]. |
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Revision as of 07:08, 19 July 2009
Eric Geboers (born August 5, 1962 in Neerpelt, Limburg) was is a 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 [1]. He retired from the international competition after his victory in Namen, on August 5, 1990. His older brother, Sylvain Geboers, was also a professional motocross racer.
After his retirement from motorcycle racing, Geboers began a career in sports car endurance racing, competing in the 2001 and 2002 FIA GT Championship in events such as the 2001 FIA GT Jarama 500km and the Spa 24 Hours in 2001 and 2002.
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