Shayne King
New Zealand motorcycle racer
About Shayne King
Born 1975. Shayne King is a New Zealand motocross rider.
Shayne King (born 1975) is a former professional Grand Prix motocross racer from New Zealand. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1993 to 2001. King is notable for being the first New Zealand competitor to win an FIM motocross world championship. He was inducted into the New Zealand Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2008.
Born in New Plymouth, New Zealand, King began competing in the FIM world championships in 1993 and clinched the 500cc title in 1996 riding for the KTM team. He was New Zealand's first-ever motocross world champion. In 1997 he finished in third place behind Joël Smets and his older brother Darryl King. He now competes in New Zealand and Australia, winning the New Zealand national championship in 2003.
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Who is Shayne King?
New Zealand motorcycle racer
When was Shayne King born?
Shayne King was born in 1975 in New Plymouth.
What is Shayne King's occupation?
Shayne King is a motocross rider.
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Shayne King is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shayne King. https://biography.guide/shayne-king/
MLA: "Shayne King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shayne-king/.
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