Shayne King
| Shayne King | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
 New Zealand |
| Born |
1975 (age 39–40) New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1993 - 1998 |
| Teams | KTM |
| Championships | 500cc - 1996 |
| Wins | 5 |
Shayne King (born 1975 in New Plymouth, New Zealand) is a former Grand Prix motocross world champion.[1]
King began competing in the F.I.M. world championships in 1993 and clinched the 500cc title in 1996 riding for the KTM team. He was New Zealand's first-ever motocross world champion. In 1997 he finished in third place behind Joël Smets and his older brother Darryl King. He now competes in New Zealand and Australia, winning the New Zealand national championship in 2003. King was inducted into the New Zealand Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2008.[2]
References
- ↑ Shayne King career profile
- ↑ "Shayne King inducted into NZ Motorcycle Hall of Fame". Stuff.co.nz. 2 December 2008. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
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