Harry Everts

Harry Everts (born February 1952) is a Belgian former professional motocross racer. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1970 to 1982.[1] Everts is notable for being a four-time FIM motocross world champion. In 2013, he was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements.[2]

Harry Everts
NationalityBelgian
BornFebruary 1952 (age 68)
Maaseik, Belgium
Motocross career
Years active1970 - 1982
TeamsPuch, Bultaco, Suzuki
Championships250cc - 1975
125cc - 1979, 1980, 1981
Wins25

Biography

Born in Maaseik, Belgium, Everts won the 1975 250cc motocross world championship as a member of the Puch factory racing team.[1] After a period with Bultaco he signed with the Suzuki factory team and won three consecutive 125cc motocross world championships between 1979 and 1981.[1][3] Everts was a member of the Belgian teams which won the Motocross des Nations in 1976 and 1979. He is the nephew of former professional motocross racer Jef Teuwissen and father of former ten-time motocross world champion, Stefan Everts.[1]

References
  1. "The Everts - Motocross Royalty". mxlarge.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. "FIM Legends". fim-live.com. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  3. "Harry Everts career profile". bestsports.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
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