About Les Archer, Jr.
Lived 1929 – 2019 (aged 90). Les Archer, Jr. was a British motorcycle racer.
Biography Archer rode for the New Imperial factory at the 1947 Isle of Man TT, and competed in the 1950 International Six Days Trial as a member of the British Army team. He competed alongside his traveling companion Eric Cheney, who went on to become one of the top British motorcycle designers. Archer was also a member of the victorious British teams at the 1952 and 1953 Motocross des Nations events. Archer competed in the FIM European motocross championship with a tenth-place finish in 1954 then, improving to a fifth place in the 1955 championship. In 1956, he succeeded in winning the 500cc European motocross championship over the defending champion and countryman John Draper.
Archer died aged 90 in Spain in December 2019 where he had been living since his retirement.
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Who was Les Archer, Jr.?
British motorcycle racer
When was Les Archer, Jr. born?
Les Archer, Jr. was born on 27 February 1929 in Farnham.
When did Les Archer, Jr. die?
Les Archer, Jr. died on 18 December 2019 in Dénia.
What was Les Archer, Jr.'s occupation?
Les Archer, Jr. was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Les Archer, Jr.?
Les Archer, Jr. was British.
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