1954 Motocross European Championship
The 1954 Motocross European Championship was the 3rd edition of the Motocross European Championship organized by the FIM and reserved for 500cc motorcycles.[1]
Since 1957 this championship has then become the current Motocross World Championship.[2]
It should not be confused with the European Motocross Championship, now organized by the FIM Europe, whose first edition was held in 1988.[3]
Final standings[]
From April to August 7 grand prix were held which awarded points to the first six classified, respectively: 8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1. The score in the final classification of each rider was calculated on the best four results.[1]
- 500cc
Smith finished third even if on equal points with Leolup by virtue of the best result obtained in the grand prix: a victory against a second place.[1]
| Rank | Rider | Bike | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Auguste Mingels |
FN | 30 (33) |
| 2 | René Baeten |
Saroléa | 22 |
| 3 |  Jeff Smith |
BSA | 20 |
| 4 | Victor Leloup |
FN | 20 (26) |
| 5 | |
BSA | 11 |
| 6 | Brian Stonebridge |
BSA | 10 |
| 7 |  Bill Nilsson |
BSA | 8 |
| 8 | |
Saroléa | 8 |
| 9 | |
BSA | 7 |
| 10 | Les Archer Jr. |
Norton | 7 |
References[]
- ^ a b c "Championnat de Europe 500cc" (PDF). memotocross.fr. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "MXoN History". mxgp.com. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "FIM Europe - 2021 Yearbook" (PDF). fim-europe.com. p. 100. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- Motocross World Championship seasons
- 1954 in motorcycle sport