John van den Berk (born 1967 in Oss) is a Dutch former professional motocross racer and riding instructor. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1984 to 1995. Van den Berk is notable for being a two-time FIM motocross world champion.
| John van den Berk | |
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| Nationality | Dutch |
| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) Oss, Netherlands |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1984 - 1995 |
| Teams | Yamaha |
| Championships | 125cc - 1987 250cc - 1988 |
| Wins | 6 |
Biography
editHe was the 1987 FIM 125cc motocross world champion riding a Yamaha. The following year he moved to the 250cc class where he again won the world championship, also on a Yamaha.[1] Currently, he is the head coach of the Royal Dutch Motorcyclist Federation, and is the organizer of various motocross training courses in Europe.
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