r.i.p. George Jobé

scheeve3 · Post by **scheeve3** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:14 pm

Yesterday night we recieved the terrible news that 5 time world champion and 7 time Belgian champion, George Jobé lost his fight against leukemia.
George was more then just a multiple champ. At his age of 19 y.o. he became the youngest world champion in the 250cc class. He won 4 more titles after that.
When he became world champion for the 5th time he decided to retire and ride some dessert races for fun. After a terrible accident he became paralized. But that was not a reason for George to sit back and cry. He showed his dedication and learned how to walk again.
After he conquered that disaster strikes again. Doctors discovered skin cancer. Once again he showed pure determination like he showed it on track. Fighting till the end and once again he won and conquered.
But his determination got put to the test once again when doctors told him he got leukemia. This time destiny got the best of him and the Legend George Jobé past away at a age of 51 year old.

His mx soul will live further in the souls of Arnaud Tonus, who he coached, Kevin Fors, his son-in-law and many more Belgian and international motocross riders.
C'mon George, learn those bitches up there how they pin a good old 2 stroke!

cpt_Slow · Post by **cpt_Slow** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:04 pm

He'll always be remembered around here for this iconic shot, making a double from two singles at Hawkstone Park.

Very sad that he was so young. My thoughts go out to his family, RIP Georges.

Andy_Hack · Post by **Andy_Hack** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:07 pm

heard that today... i was pretty shocked. he was just a badass. R.I.P!

mxmasta57 · Post by **mxmasta57** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:10 pm

R.I.P. George

mbork-1 · Post by **mbork-1** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:28 am

yeah,remeber when many times my dad talked about him i was to young to remeber him, but........ rly sad news.

R.I.P. George Gobe

Funny Comeback · Post by **Funny Comeback** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:20 pm

Damn, he really was a hard-working guy. He didn't deserve such a thing.

mbork-1 · Post by **mbork-1** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:41 pm

Funny Comeback wrote:Damn, he really was a hard-working guy. He didn't deserve such a thing.

hope,"there" is better then "here"...

Erichellgren · Post by **Erichellgren** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:42 pm

Rest In Peace, Brother! We others will meet you in a few years!

TeamHavocRacing · Post by **TeamHavocRacing** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:35 pm

Besides Roger deCoster, he was the first Euro-rider I knew of. R.I.P. George.

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