The 1963 Motocross World Championship was the 7th edition of the

Motocross World Championship FIM Motocross World Championship is the premier championship of motocross racing, organized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), divided into two distinct classes: MXGP and MX2. Race duration is 30 minutes plus two laps per ...

organized by the

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and reserved for 500cc and 250cc motorcycles.

Summary

Rolf Tibblin Rolf Tibblin (born 7 May 1937) is a Swedish former professional motocross racer. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1957 to 1967. Tibblin was a three-time motocross world champion known for his exceptional physical fitness. Mot ...

claimed his second consecutive 500cc motocross world championship with his countryman,

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taking second place. Tibblin took five Grand Prix victories riding for the Husqvarna factory racing team. Tibblin's Husqvarna teammate

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also claimed his second consecutive 250cc motocross world championship in dominating fashion by winning 8 of the 14 Grand Prix races. Vlastimil Valek took second place riding for the ČZ factory.

Summary

Grands Prix

500cc

250cc

Final standings

500cc

250cc

Notes

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