Jordi Tixier | |
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Nationality | French |
Born | 2 November 1991 32) [1] Étampes, France | (age
Motocross career | |
Years active | 2009-present |
Teams | |
Championships | • 2014 MX2 |
Wins | • MX2: 2 |
Jordi Tixier (born 2 November 1991) is a French professional motocross rider. [2] He is known for winning the 2014 MX2 World Championship. Jordi Tixier took part in the inaugural Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) and won a double winning two motos on 28 January 2024. [3] [4] [5] [6]
Year | Rnd 1 | Rnd 2 | Rnd 3 | Rnd 4 | Rnd 5 | Rnd 6 | Rnd 7 | Rnd 8 | Rnd 9 | Rnd 10 | Rnd 11 | Rnd 12 | Rnd 13 | Rnd 14 | Rnd 15 | Rnd 16 | Rnd 17 | Average Finish | Podium Percent | Place |
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2014 MX2 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 | 59% | 1st |
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