Motocross is a high-octane sport that takes skill, precision, and guts. It’s a dangerous sport, but that doesn’t stop riders from pushing their limits and going for broke. In this blog post, we will countdown the top 10 best motocross riders of all time. From those who paved the way to those who are currently dominating the sport, these are the riders who have left their mark on motocross history.
Stefan Everts
Stefan Everts is a Belgian former professional motocross racer. He is widely considered one of the greatest motocross riders of all time. Everts won 10 Motocross World Championships – six in the 500cc class and four in the 250cc class – and 111 Grand Prix races in his career.
Everts retired from racing in 2006, but made a comeback in 2009 to race the MX1 class for one season. He then became a team owner and manager, as well as atv commentator. In 2019, he was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Ricky Carmichael
Ricky Carmichael is one of the most decorated motocross riders in history. He’s a former Motocross and Supercross Champion, and he’s considered one of the greatest off-road motorcycle racers of all time. Carmichael began racing when he was just four years old, and he quickly began winning championships.
Bob Hannah
Although he didn’t start racing until he was 17, Bob Hannah quickly made a name for himself in the motocross world. He won his first professional race in 1976 and went on to win an impressive 13 AMA National Championships. He was also a member of the 1980 and 1984 US Olympic Motocross teams.
After retiring from racing, Bob Hannah remained involved in the sport as a team owner and manager. He also opened a successful motorcycle dealership.Bob Hannah is considered one of the greatest motocross riders of all time. His natural talent, combined with his hard work and determination, made him a champion both on and off the track.
James Stewart Jr
James Stewart Jr. is one of the most accomplished riders in motocross history. He has won multiple championships in both the 250cc and 450cc classes, and is considered one of the best all-around riders in the sport.
There is no doubt that James Stewart Jr. is one of the best motocross riders of all-time. His accomplishments speak for themselves, and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. If you are looking for someone to watch in motocross, Stewart is definitely someone you should keep an eye on.
Ricky Johnson
Ricky Johnson is one of the top motocross riders of all time. He was a member of the legendary Motocross des Nations team that won the event in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988. He is also a two-time AMA Motocross National Champion (1985 and 1986) and a two-time AMA Supercross National Champion (1985 and 1988). In addition to his racing accomplishments, Ricky Johnson is also an accomplished stunt rider and has appeared in several movies and television shows.
Joel Robert
Joel Robert was born in Belgium in 1944. He began his professional motocross career in 1966 and won the 250cc World Championship that same year. He went on to win the 500cc World Championship in 1968, 1970, and 1971.
Robert was known for his smooth riding style and was considered one of the best technical riders of his time. He retired from professional motocross racing in 1974, but continued to race in occasional European events until his retirement from competitive motocross racing in 1981.
Tony Caroli
Tony Caroli is one of the best motocross riders of all time. He was born in Italy in 1963 and began racing when he was just six years old. He raced in the 125cc and 250cc classes before moving up to the 500cc class in 1987. He won the 500cc Motocross World Championship in 1990 and 1991. He also won the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1992. Tony retired from professional motocross racing in 1993, but he still races occasionally.
Roger De Coster
There is no doubt that Roger De Coster is one of the best motocross riders of all time. He was a dominant force in the sport during the 1970s, winning five 500cc World Championships. In addition to his racing success, De Coster is also credited with popularizing motocross in the United States. He moved to the U.S. in 1974 and quickly became one of the most popular riders in the country. De Coster continued to compete at a high level into his 40s, winning the 500cc National Championship in 1985. He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2000 and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998.
Eric Geboers
Eric Geboers was a Belgian motocross rider who was active in the sport from the late 1970s to early 1990s. He was a five-time Motocross World Champion, winning titles in the 500cc class in 1985 and 1987–1990. He is also one of only two riders to have won world championships in both the 500cc and 250cc classes, the other being Joel Robert.
Geboers started racing at age eight and made his professional debut in 1978. He quickly became one of the top riders in Belgium, winning the Belgian 125cc Motocross Championship in 1980 and 1981. In 1982, he made his debut at the Motocross World Championships, finishing fifth in the 500cc class.
He continued to improve his results at the world championship level, finishing third in 1983 and second in 1984. In 1985, he finally broke through to win his first world title, becoming the first Belgian rider to do so. He defended his title successfully in 1986, but lost it to American Jeff Stanton in 1987.
Geboers regained the 500cc world championship in 1988 and held it until 1990, when he retired from professional motocross racing after winning his fifth title. After retirement, he remained involved in the sport as a team manager and promoter of motocross events.
Georges Jobe
Georges Jobe is one of the most successful motocross riders of all time. He is a three-time world champion and has won more than 60 national and international races.
Jobe began racing motocross at the age of 14, and by the time he was 16, he had already won the French Motocross Championship. He went on to win the European Motocross Championship in 1985 and 1986. In 1987, Jobe made his debut in the World Motocross Championship and immediately became a top contender, winning two races.
In 1988, Jobe won his first world championship title, becoming the first Frenchman to do so. He successfully defended his title in 1989 and 1990, before winning again in 1992. After a few years away from racing, Jobe made a comeback in 1995 and won his fourth world championship title. He retired from racing in 1997 but remains active in the motocross community.
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