About John Hempleman
Lived 1933 – 2019 (aged 86). John Hempleman was a New Zealand motorcycle racer.
John Giles Hempleman (22 April 1933 – 19 August 2019) was a Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from New Zealand. He had his best season in 1960 when he won the 250cc and 500cc classes at the East German Grand Prix, a non-championship race, and finished the year in fifth place in the 125cc world championship.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hempleman?
New Zealand motorcycle racer
When was John Hempleman born?
John Hempleman was born on 22 April 1933.
When did John Hempleman die?
John Hempleman died on 19 August 2019.
What was John Hempleman's occupation?
John Hempleman was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was John Hempleman?
John Hempleman was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hempleman. https://biography.guide/john-hempleman/
MLA: "John Hempleman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-hempleman/.
Chicago: "John Hempleman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-hempleman/.
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