John Draper (motorcyclist)
| John Draper | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 1929 Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | (aged 73) Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire, England |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 1948 - 1961 |
| Teams | BSA |
| Championships | European 500cc – 1955 |
| Wins | 5 |
John Draper (1929 – 24 December 2002) was an English professional motorcycle racer. He was a versatile rider competing in many diverse motorcycle competitions, most notably motocross in which he became the first British rider to win the European Motocross Championship in 1955. Draper also competed in trials, enduro and road racing competitions. He was a member of seven victorious British Motocross des Nations teams.