This Was The First Ever Motocross World Champion!! – The Bill Nilsson Story
In 1957, the very first official Motocross World Championship took place, and only one person would forever enter the history books that year. The Swede Bill Nilsson took on our compatriot René Baeten in their battle for eternal fame. In this video we revisit this legendary year of motocross and reveal the inspiring story behind the first ever Motocross World Champion. Curious about this story? Well, let's find out!
The First Belgian World Champion:
The First 125cc World Champion:
The first Dutch world champion:
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