The FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum in Mies, Switzerland, played host to a prestigious gathering of international motorsport royalty as five legendary figures were officially inducted into the FIM Hall of Fame. FIM President Jorge Viegas opened the ceremony to honor the exceptional careers of athletes who have forever shaped the landscape of motorcycle racing.
Among the inductees, Stefan Everts claimed a deeply personal milestone by joining the elite roster. The ten-time motocross world champion followed directly in the footsteps of his father, Harry Everts, who received the exact same prestigious recognition a year prior, creating a legendary father-son legacy in off-road history.
"It may sound like a cliche, but it is a huge honor to be here," Stefan Everts stated during the emotional gathering. "I am proud of what I have achieved in motocross and the role I have played in this sport, and I am very happy to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. My father was here last year and I am glad to follow in his footsteps."
The celebration of greatness extended across multiple motorsport disciplines. Speedway legend Tony Rickardsson was honored for his six world titles, while trial pioneer Jordi Tarres was recognized for his seven world championships. Rally maestro Stephane Peterhansel added to his legendary status with recognition for his two enduro titles and record-breaking Dakar victories.
A poignant moment of the evening was dedicated to the late Angel Nieto, who claimed 13 Grand Prix world titles between 1969 and 1984. Famously referring to his championships as "twelve plus one" due to superstition, the late Spanish road racer was proudly represented at the ceremony by his son, Gelete Nieto.
To seal their places in history, all inductees left their handprints to be permanently displayed in the museum garden, joining racing greats such as Giacomo Agostini and other paddock icons in motorsport immortality.
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