After a decade of competition, experience and exhilaration at the very top of the sport Shaun Simpson has become one of the UK’s best and best-loved off-road motorcycle racing athletes.
A promising teenage talent and son of seasoned Grand Prix campaigner Willie Simpson, Shaun seemed destined for one route in life. With his technically proficient father watching over his career and welfare and young brother Stefan wielding the spanners for almost ten years, the Simpson clan established a mark on international and national motocross that has included two British titles (2008 and 2014), a Belgian Championship (2011), Grand Prix wins (MX1 in 2013, MX2 moto victories in 2009) and four Team Great Britain representations at the prestigious Motocross of Nations.
He has also forged a high profile and reputation for accessibility, friendliness and for taking the time to engage with his wide legion of fans.
Shaun has long been one of the UK’s top Grand Prix athletes and arguably one of the best sand riders in the world.
Shaun’s Bio
First name – Shaun
Nickname – Simmo
Lastname – Simpson
Marital Status – Married
Nationality – British
Discipline – Motocross
Category – MXGP
Current Team – SS24 KTM MXGP
Mechanic – Willie Simpson
Date of Birth – 13/03/1988
Languages – English – Dutch
Weight – 77kg
Height – 181cm
Year Turned Pro – 2005
First GP Race Win – Valkenswaard 2009
First GP Win – Lierop 2013
Favourite Drink – Coffee
Favourite Food – Mexican
Physical Trainer – Kev Maguire – Step 1 Fitness
Manager – None
Federation – Auto Cycle Union – GB
Hobbies – Trials, Swimming, Squash, Runnng, MTB, Cycling, BMX and Golf
ACHIEVEMENTS
2019 – MXGP 18th + MXON 3rd Team GB + British 2nd
2018 – MXGP 15th
2017 – MXGP 17th – MXGP Winner Indonesia
2016 – MXGP 10th – British 2nd
2015 – MXGP 4th + British Champion
2014 – MXGP 7th + British Champion
2013 – 9th MX1 GP + MX1 GP Winner Lierop
2012 – 11th MX1 GP + British 2nd
2011 – 15th MX1 GP + Belgian Champion
2010 – 8th MX2 GP
2009 – 19th MX2 GP (Injury)
2008 – 4th MX2 GP + British Champion
2007 – 24th MX2 GP + 5th British
2006 – 33rd MX2 GP + 6th British
2005 – 31st MX2 GP + 7th British
2004 – 44th MX2 GP + 13th British
TEAMS RACED FOR
2019 – RFX KTM
2018 – WILVO Yamaha MXGP
2017 – WILVO Yamaha MXGP
2016 – WILVO Virus Performance KTM
2015 – Hitachi Construction Machinery Revo KTM UK
2014 – Hitachi Construction Machinery UK KTM
2013 – Factory TM / JK SKS Gebben Yamaha
2012 – Factory Monster Energy Yamaha Dixon/Rinaldi
2011 – LS Honda
2010 – Factory KTM Red Bull Racing
2009 – Factory KTM Red Bull Racing
2008 – Team KTM UK
2007 – Team Wulfsport Kawasaki
2006 – Team Wulfsport Honda
2005 – Team Lizard Honda
2004 – Chambers KTM