Eric Geboers
Eric Geboers (5 August 1962 – 6 May 2018) was a Belgian professional motocross racer and racing driver. He was nicknamed The Kid, he was the first person to win world championships in the 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc divisions.[1] He retired from the international competition after his victory in Namur, on August 5, 1990.
Eric Geboers | |
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Nationality | Belgian |
Born | Neerpelt, Belgium | 5 August 1962
Died | 6 May 2018 Mol, Belgium | (aged 55)
Motocross career | |
Years active | 1980 - 1990 |
Teams | Suzuki, Honda |
Championships | 125cc- 1982, 1983 250cc- 1987 500cc- 1988, 1990 |
Wins | 38 |
On 6 May 2018 during a boating trip, Geboers went missing after diving into a lake near Mol, Belgium, to save his drowning dog. His body was found by rescue services on 7 May 2018.[2][3]