Ernst Degner (born 22 September 1931 in Gleiwitz, Germany) was a German Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He won the 1962 50 ccWorld Championship, but he may be better known for escaping from the former East Germany in the boot (trunk) 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. is the 265th day of the year (266th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: none Voivodship Silesian Municipal government Rada Miejska Gliwic Mayor Zygmunt Frankiewicz Area 134,2 km² Population  - city  - urban  - density 204 800 - 1528/km² Founded City rights 1276 - Latitude Longitude 50°17 N 18°40 E Area code +48 32 Car plates SG Twin towns - Municipal Website Gliwice (pronounce: [gli... Grand Prix motorcycle racing refers to the premier category of motorcycle grand prix currently divided into three distinct classes: 125 cc, 250 cc and MotoGP. Grand prix motorcycles are purpose-built racing machines that are neither available for general purchase nor can be legitimately ridden on public roads; this contrasts... For other uses, see Motorcycle (disambiguation). ... Road racing can be a term involving road running, road bicycle races, or automobile races. ... The 1962 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 14th competitive motorcycle season, with ten Grands Prix and 5 classes, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc and 50cc. ... 1963 50cc Kreidler Renn-Florett The 50 cc class was the ultra-lightweight class in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, and formed part of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) World Championships from 1962 until 1983; when the class was replaced by 80 cc. ... List of Grand Prix motorcycle racing FIM World Champions, from 1949 to 2006, in order of year and engine displacement. ... “East Germany” redirects here. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... MZ is a motorcycle manufacturer located in Zschopau (Germany). ... Suzuki Motor Corporation ) is a Japanese multinational corporation company producing a range of automobiles (especially Keicars and small SUVs), a full range of motorcycles, ATVs, outboard motors, wheelchairs, and a variety of other small combustion-powered engine products. ... The two-stroke cycle of an internal combustion engine differs from the more common four-stroke cycle by having only two strokes (linear movements of the piston) instead of four, although the same four operations (intake, compression, power, exhaust) still occur. ...

After surviving a terrifying crash at Suzuka, the double-apex right-hand curves past the esses were named for him. Suzuka International Racing Course (Suzuka Circuit for short) was a host of the Formula One Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix, and is one of the oldest and most-famous motorsport race tracks in Japan. ...

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is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... List of Grand Prix motorcycle racing FIM World Champions, from 1949 to 2006, in order of year and engine displacement. ... The 1962 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 14th competitive motorcycle season, with ten Grands Prix and 5 classes, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc and 50cc. ... The 1963 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 15th competitive motorcycle season, with twelve Grands Prix and 5 classes, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc and 50cc. ... The 1964 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 16th competitive motorcycle season, with twelve Grands Prix and 5 classes, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc and 50cc. ... Hugh Anderson (born January 18, 1936 in New Zealand), is a four-time Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion. ... The 1965 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 17th competitive motorcycle season, with thirteen Grands Prix and 5 classes, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc and 50cc. ... Ralph Bryans (born July 3, 1942 in Northern Ireland) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. ... The 1966 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 18th competitive motorcycle season, with 12 Grands Prix and five classes, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc and 50cc. ... This article recaps the 1967 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... The 1968 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 20th competitive motorcycle season, with 10 Grands Prix and five classes, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc and 50cc. ... Hans-Georg Anscheidt (born December 23, 1935) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion. ... The 1969 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 21st competitive motorcycle season, with 12 Grands Prix and five classes, 500cc, 350cc, 250cc, 125cc and 50cc. ... This article recaps the 1970 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... Ángel Nieto (complete name Ángel Nieto Roldán on January 25, 1947 in Zamora, Spain) was a multi-time Grand Prix motorcycle roadracing World Champion. ... This article recaps the 1971 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... This article recaps the 1972 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... Ángel Nieto (complete name Ángel Nieto Roldán on January 25, 1947 in Zamora, Spain) was a multi-time Grand Prix motorcycle roadracing World Champion. ... This article recaps the 1973 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... This article recaps the 1974 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... This article recaps the 1975 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... This article recaps the 1976 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... This article recaps the 1977 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... Ángel Nieto (complete name Ángel Nieto Roldán on January 25, 1947 in Zamora, Spain) was a multi-time Grand Prix motorcycle roadracing World Champion. ... This article recaps the 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article recaps the 1979 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... This article recaps the 1980 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... Eugenio Lazzarini (born March 26, 1945) is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion. ... This article recaps the 1981 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article recaps the 1982 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... This article recaps the 1983 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. ... Stefan Dörflinger (born December 23, 1948 in Nagold, Germany) is a Swiss former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. ...