Don Godden
Don Vincent Godden (born 13 November 1936 - 28 May 2011) was a Motorcycle rider who competed in Longtrack and Grasstrack Racing. He competed in twelve World Longtrack Championship Finals and won the title in 1969. Don's son Mitchel is also a successful Longtrack and Grasstrack racer, as is his grandson Cameron.
| Born | 13 November 1936 Blackburn, England |
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| Died | 28 May 2011 (aged 74) Dartford, England |
| Nationality | England |
| Individual honours | |
| 1969 | Long Track World Champion |
| 1965, 1967, 1972 | British Grasstrack Championship |
| 1959, 1962, 1965, 1974 | South-Eastern Centre Championship |
| 1968 | Lydden International |
| 1970, 1973, 1974, 1975 | Wimborne Whoppa |
| 1971, 1973 | German Longtrack Silver Helmet |
| 1962, 1964. | Teterow Bergring Cup Winner |
Don was very much a Motorcycle racing pioneer, not only was he the first to compete regularly on the continent but was also a successful Motorcycle Racing engineer. He designed many engines for successful Longtrack, Grasstrack and speedway riders.
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