Jeff Smith (motorcyclist)
Jeffrey Vincent Smith MBE (born 1934) is an English former professional motorcycle racer.
| Jeff Smith MBE | |
|---|---|
Jeff Smith in 1962 | |
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 1934 (age 89–90) Colne, Lancashire, England |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1953–1971 |
| Teams | BSA |
| Championships | 500cc – 1964 – 1965 |
| Wins | 30 |
His achievements in motorcycle racing include two FIM 500cc Motocross World Championships (1964, 1965), two British Trials Championships, multiple British Experts Trial wins, four individual race wins in the Motocross des Nations, one Scottish Six Days Trial win and eight ISDT Gold Medals. He was a member of the BSA factory racing team. In the 1970 New Year Honours, Smith was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to motorcycle racing.
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