The European Grasstrack Championship is a

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championship and is organised by

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. The first

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took place in 1978 at

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and was won by Chris Baybutt. The competitors qualified though two semi-finals. Don Godden of

won the first semi-final in Artigues de Lussac,

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and Skjold Larsen of

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won the second in

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Medalists

Results by Rider

Results by country

European Sidecar Championship

The

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started in 1978.

References

{{reflist * http://www.fim-europe.com/ * http://grasstrackgb.co.uk/european-solo-championship-2/ Speedway competitions European championships Recurring sporting events established in 1978 1978 establishments in Europe 1978 in motorsport