Henk van Kessel

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Henk van Kessel
Jan de Vries en Henk van Kessel (1971).jpg
Henk van Kessel (r.) with Jan de Vries (1971)
NationalityDutch
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1972 - 1976, 1978 - 1986
First race 1972 50cc Swedish Grand Prix
Last race 1986 Baden-Württemberg Grand Prix
First win 1974 50cc French Grand Prix
Last win 1979 50cc Belgian Grand Prix
Team(s) Kreidler
Championships 50cc - 1974
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
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Henk van Kessel (born 25 June 1946, Mill) is a Dutch former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He won the 1974 F.I.M. 50 cc world championship. He won seven Grand Prix races during his lengthy career. [1] [2]

Henk van Kessel in action during the 1974 50cc Dutch TT. 50cc klasse Henk van Kessel in actie, Bestanddeelnr 927-2907.jpg
Henk van Kessel in action during the 1974 50cc Dutch TT.

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References

  1. "Henk van Kessel career statistics at MotoGP.com". Archived from the original on 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  2. "MOTO-GP-classements 72-050". racingmemo.free.fr. Retrieved 2022-11-03.