Neil Hudson

Neil Hudson (born 24 January 1957) is an English former professional motocross racer. He competed in the FIM Motocross World Championships from 1977 to 1983. Hudson is notable for winning the 1981 250cc Motocross World Championship.

Biography Hudson was born in Pensford, Somerset on 24 January 1957. One week later at the Trophée des Nations team event for 250cc motorcycles, he helped the British team secure another third-place result.

Hudson won the first overall victory of his career at the 1978 250cc Swedish Grand Prix and ended the season ranked 5th in the 250 class.

Disappointed with his Maico's performance, Hudson signed a contract to race for the Yamaha team in 1980 however, the Maico factory took him to court to prevent his departure and he returned to race for the Maico team.

Hudson left the Maico team at the end of his contract and in 1981, he signed to race for the Yamaha factory team managed by former World Champion, Heikki Mikkola.