Egbert Streuer (born 1 February 1954) is a Dutch former professional sidecar driver and arguably the most successful Dutch motorcycle racer of all time.
Assisted by passenger Bernard Schnieders he became world champion in 1984, 1985 and 1986. In the next five years, he was still in the final ranking in the top three. The sidecar class was at that time still a part of the world championship grand prix and there was a lot of competition. Streuers' main rivals were Rolf Biland, Steve Webster and Alain Michel. A total of 22 Grand Prix victories were achieved by Streuer, 15 with Bernard Schnieders.[1]
Although Streuer and Schnieders had already celebrated triumphs in almost all circuits but would initially fail in their own hometown, to win. A victory at the Dutch TT was at one time more important than anywhere else in the world. In 1987, they finally went first across the finish line in their home GP. Streuer repeated this feat in 1991.
The first sidecar passenger of Streuer was Johan van der Kaap who participated between 1978 and 1980 in the Grands Prix. After van der Kaap quit for personal reasons in 1981, Bernard Schnieders took his place.
Schnieders stopped after the end of 1988 his place was taken by Geral de Haas which yielded two World Championship runner up places in 1989 and 1990. In 1991 and 1992 the Englishman Peter Brown took place in the chair but further successes were not to be.
Streuer not only known as a fast and safe driver, but also as a gifted technician. With his rugged beard and imposing moustache, he was a striking figure in the paddock, although he remained rather modest in the background. Streuer is father of 2015 Sidecar World Champion Bennie Streuer.[2]
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^"Alle Sidecarfahrer in der WM von 1949 bis 2012 und ihre Resultate". eggersdorfer.info. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
egbert, streuer, born, february, 1954, dutch, former, professional, sidecar, driver, arguably, most, successful, dutch, motorcycle, racer, time, nationalitydutchborn, 1954, february, 1954, assenmotorcycle, racing, career, statisticsgrand, prix, motorcycle, rac. Egbert Streuer born 1 February 1954 is a Dutch former professional sidecar driver and arguably the most successful Dutch motorcycle racer of all time Egbert StreuerNationalityDutchBorn 1954 02 01 1 February 1954 age 69 AssenMotorcycle racing career statisticsGrand Prix motorcycle racingActive years1978 1992First race1978 French Grand PrixLast race1992 Netherlands Grand PrixFirst win1982 British Grand PrixLast win1992 Netherlands Grand PrixChampionshipsSidecars 1984 1985 1986Starts Wins Podiums Poles F laps Points22 56 1102 5Assisted by passenger Bernard Schnieders he became world champion in 1984 1985 and 1986 In the next five years he was still in the final ranking in the top three The sidecar class was at that time still a part of the world championship grand prix and there was a lot of competition Streuers main rivals were Rolf Biland Steve Webster and Alain Michel A total of 22 Grand Prix victories were achieved by Streuer 15 with Bernard Schnieders 1 Although Streuer and Schnieders had already celebrated triumphs in almost all circuits but would initially fail in their own hometown to win A victory at the Dutch TT was at one time more important than anywhere else in the world In 1987 they finally went first across the finish line in their home GP Streuer repeated this feat in 1991 The first sidecar passenger of Streuer was Johan van der Kaap who participated between 1978 and 1980 in the Grands Prix After van der Kaap quit for personal reasons in 1981 Bernard Schnieders took his place Schnieders stopped after the end of 1988 his place was taken by Geral de Haas which yielded two World Championship runner up places in 1989 and 1990 In 1991 and 1992 the Englishman Peter Brown took place in the chair but further successes were not to be Streuer not only known as a fast and safe driver but also as a gifted technician With his rugged beard and imposing moustache he was a striking figure in the paddock although he remained rather modest in the background Streuer is father of 2015 Sidecar World Champion Bennie Streuer 2 References edit Alle Sidecarfahrer in der WM von 1949 bis 2012 und ihre Resultate eggersdorfer info Retrieved 2014 06 13 Home FIM External links edit Events Sidecar World Championships Sport Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme fim live com Archived from the original on 2014 05 23 Retrieved 2014 06 13 Streuer bij de Centennial Classic TT weer aan het stuur van zijn LCR www racesport nl racesport nl Retrieved 2014 06 13 Egbert Streuer mukkesg home xs4all nl Retrieved 2014 06 13 Sporting positionsPreceded byRolf BilandWith Kurt Waltisperg World Sidecar Champion1984 1986 With Bernard Schnieders Succeeded bySteve WebsterWith Tony Hewitt Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Egbert Streuer amp oldid 1164997737, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
