Eric Geboers
| Eric Geboers | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Born | 5 August 1962 Neerpelt, Belgium |
| Died | 6 May 2018 (aged 55) Mol, Belgium |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1980 - 1990 |
| Teams | Suzuki, Honda |
| Championships | 125cc- 1982, 1983 250cc- 1987 500cc- 1988, 1990 |
| Wins | 38 |
Eric Geboers (5 August 1962 – 6 May 2018) was a Belgian professional motocross racer and racing driver.[1] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1980 to 1990. Geboers is notable for being the first motocross competitor to win world championships in the 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc divisions.[2] In 2011, Geboers was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.[3]
Biography
Nicknamed The Kid, he retired from the international competition after his victory in Namur, on 5 August 1990.
After his retirement from motocross 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. Geboers managed the Suzuki motocross team along with his brother, fielding Belgian riders Clement Desalle and Kevin Strijbos. His older brother, Sylvain Geboers, was also a professional motocross racer.
Death
On 6 May 2018 during a boating trip, Geboers went missing after diving into a lake near Mol, Belgium, to save his drowning dog.[2] His body was found by rescue services the following day. Geboers was 55.
References
- ^ "Eric Geboers career profile". mxgp.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Eric Geboers". suzuki-racing.com. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- ^ "FIM Legends" (PDF). fim-live.com. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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