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Greeves also built a successful export business and at one time most of the motorcycles produced were going to the United States. Greeves became so successful in the US that they had a significant influence on the growth of the off-road biking sport and with the invention of the trail bike with their road legal off-roader, the Ranger. [9]
Nilsson prevailed by a narrow 2 point margin to claim the second 500cc world championship of his career. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Dave Bickers riding for the Greeves factory racing team claimed the 250cc European Motocross Championship over his countryman, Jeff Smith .
Model: Production years: Name: Type: 20TA 1958-59 Scottish Trials 20TAS 1958-59 Scottish Special Trials 20R 1954-57 Standard Roadster 20SA 1958-59 Hawkstone
Points received by each finisher, from first 1st place to 15th place: 25, 20, 16, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Historically, there have been several points systems . [ 4 ] Results from all current Grands Prix count towards the championships; in the past, only a certain number of results were counted.
Bickers won two consecutive 250cc European motocross championships in 1960 and 1961 riding two-stroke engined Greeves motorcycles. [6] The European championship was considered to be the world championship at the time, as the sport of motocross had yet to develop outside of Europe. [ 7 ]
The chase went down to the last race in Canada. Hailwood won there to tie Agostini on points. Each rider had five wins so it came down to second places — Agostini taking the title with three seconds to Hailwood's two. [1] With Honda's pullout, Hailwood left motorcycle racing to take up a car racing career.
Greeves may refer to: Greeves (motorcycles), British motorcycle manufacturer; Greeves (surname), includes a list of people with the name; See also.
Thus, rather unknown German riders took all wins. It served as a focal point in the increasingly bitter debate about safety. [1] British rider Billie Nelson died after crashing into the crowd during the 250cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix, injuring several spectators. [2] He died later that night at a hospital. [2]