John Hempleman

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John Hempleman
Nationality Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1959 - 1960
First race 1959 350cc West German Grand Prix
Last race 1960 500cc West German Grand Prix
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
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John Hempleman (April 22, 1933 - August 19, 2019) was a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from New Zealand. He had his best season in 1960 when he won the 250 and 500 classes at the East German Grand Prix, a non-championship race, and finished the year in fifth place in the 125cc world championship. [1]

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