Eric Geboers
| Eric Geboers | |
|---|---|
Geboers receiving the FIM Motocross Legend Trophy in 2011 | |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Born | 5 August 1962 Neerpelt, Belgium |
| Died | 6 May 2018 (aged 55) Mol, Belgium |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1980 - 1990 |
| Teams | Suzuki, Honda |
| Championships | 125cc- 1982, 1983 250cc- 1987 500cc- 1988, 1990 |
| Wins | 39 |
Eric Geboers (5 August 1962 – 6 May 2018) was a Belgian professional motocross racer and racing driver. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1980 to 1990.
A five-time world champion, Geboers is notable for being the first motocross competitor to win world championships in the 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc divisions. Geboers' 39 career Grand Prix victories ranks him fifth overall among motocross world championship competitors.
In 1988, he was named the recipient of the Belgian National Sports Merit Award. In 2011, Geboers was named an FIM Legend for his motorcycling achievements. Geboers died in a drowning accident in 2018.