1956 Motocross European Championship
The 1956 Motocross European Championship was the 4th 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 May to September 9 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
Rank | Rider | Bike | Pts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Les Archer Jr. | Norton | 32 (41) |
2 | John Draper | BSA | 24 (26) |
3 | Matchless | 19 (20) | |
4 | Sten Lundin | BSA | 17 (21) |
5 | Bill Nilsson | BSA | 16 |
6 | BSA | 16 | |
7 | Auguste Mingels | FN | 13 |
8 | René Baeten | FN | 11 |
9 | Brian Stonebridge | BSA | 9 |
10 | BSA | 8 | |
11 | Jeff Smith | BSA | 7 |
References[]
- ^ a b "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.
Categories:
- Motocross World Championship seasons
- 1956 in motorcycle sport