Height 1.64 m Name Gaston Rahier | Wins 29 Years active 1967–1979 | |
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Championships 125cc- 1975, 1976, 1977 | ||
Gaston rahier memorial
Gaston Rahier (February 1, 1947 – February 8, 2005) was a Belgian professional motocross racer.
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- Gaston rahier memorial
- 1974 west germany gp bielstein motocross world championship gaston rahier suzuki
- Career
- References
1974 west germany gp bielstein motocross world championship gaston rahier suzuki
Career
Born Herve, Wallonia, Rahier was three-time FIM World Champion in the 125cc division, claiming the title in 1975, 1976 and 1977. He later went on to race in and win the famous Paris-Dakar Rally for BMW motorcycles, in 1984 and 1985. At the end of that last year he was named, alongside long-distance runner Vincent Rousseau, as the Belgian Sportsman of the Year. Rahier is a Paris-Dakar legend, once referred to as "The little man with the giant reputation." Rahier died in Paris after a long battle with cancer.
References
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