Ernst Degner

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Ernst Degner (born 22 September 1931 in Gleiwitz, Germany) was a German Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He won the 1962 50cc World Championship, but he may be better known for escaping from the former East Germany in the boot of a car to reach West Germany in 1961.[1] He brought with him many of the industrial secrets of the competitive East German manufacturer MZ. The Japanese company, Suzuki hired him and almost overnight, their racing machines became more competitive, thanks to Degner's expertise with two-stroke engines.

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  1. ^ Evan Williams. Racing behind the Iron Curtain. SuperbikePlanet.com. Retrieved on 8 November 2006.
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