Kevin Strijbos (born 13 August 1985 in Geel) is a Belgian former professional motocross racer.[1] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 2000 until 2021.

Kevin Strijbos
NationalityBelgian
Born13 August 1985 (1985-08-13) (age 38)
Geel, Belgium
Motocross career
Years active2000–2021
TeamsSuzuki
Championships85cc – 1999
EMX 125cc – 2001
Wins6
GP debut2000, GP of Finland, 125cc

Strijbos was the 1999 85cc motocross world champion and, in 2001 he won the 125cc European motocross championship.[2] In 2006, Strijbos finished second in the world championship behind Stefan Everts.[3] He finished second again in 2007, this time behind Steve Ramon.[4][5] He was a member of the winning Belgium team at the 2004 Motocross des Nations event that included Ramon and Stefan Everts.

He ended his professional racing career on 10 November 2021 at the GP of Mantua in Italy.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Kevin Strijbos MXGP race results". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Kevin Strijbos interview - Injury". mxlarge.com. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  3. ^ "2006 MXGP Overall Standings". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  4. ^ "2007 MXGP Overall Standings". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Kevin Strijbos career profile". bestsports.com. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Retirement: Kevin Strijbos". MX Vice. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.