| Jeff Smith MBE | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Jeff_Smith_1962.jpg) Jeff Smith in 1962 | |
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 1934 (age 89–90) Colne, Lancashire, England |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1953–1971 |
| Teams | BSA |
| Championships | 500cc – 1964 – 1965 |
| Wins | 30 |
Jeffrey Vincent Smith MBE (born 1934) is an English former professional motorcycle racer.[1] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1954 to 1969 as a member of the BSA factory racing team.
His achievements in motorcycle racing include two FIM 500cc Motocross World Championships (1964, 1965), two British Trials Championships, multiple British Experts Trial wins, four individual race wins in the Motocross des Nations, one Scottish Six Days Trial win and eight ISDT Gold Medals.[1][2] In the 1970 New Year Honours, Smith was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to motorcycle racing.[1][3][4]
- ^ a b c "Jeff Smith at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame". motorcyclemuseum.org. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "Jeff Smith career profile". bestsports.com. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ Walker, Mick (2004). The BSA Gold Star. ISBN 9780954435738. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ United Kingdom list: "No. 44999". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1969. p. 17.