Arthur Lampkin

Arthur Lampkin (30 May 1938 – 21 February 2026) was an English professional motorcycle racer. The oldest son in a Yorkshire motorcycling dynasty, he competed in a variety of off-road motorcycle events such as observed trials, motocross and enduros.

Motorcycling career Born in Kent, England, Lampkin's father moved the family to Silsden, West Yorkshire in 1941. In the 1961 European motocross championships, he won the Italian, German and Swiss Grands Prix, placed second five times, and finished the season in second place behind Bickers. Lampkin actually scored more points overall than Bickers, but fell victim to FIM scoring rules which only recognize the top seven of thirteen results.

The following year, the championship was upgraded to world championship status and Lampkin finished the year in third place behind Torsten Hallman and Jeff Smith.

Lampkin won 8 individual heat races and 7 Grand Prix victories during his world championship racing career. He won the 500cc British motocross national championship in 1959 and the 250cc British motocross national championship in 1961, the same year that he was the 250cc World Vice Champion.