16 Facts About Christophe Pourcel

Christophe Pourcel competed in the Motocross World Championships and in the AMA Motocross Championships from 2004 to 2016 and then raced his final season in the 2017 CMA Canadian motocross national championship.

Christophe Pourcel is the younger brother of former professional motocross racer Sebastien Christophe Pourcel.

Christophe Pourcel made his world championship motocross debut at the age of 16 riding a Kawasaki at the 2004 MX2 French Grand Prix.

Christophe Pourcel finished the season ranked fifth in the world championship overall results.

Christophe Pourcel suffered a broken back, which resulted in partial paralysis for an extended period of time, causing him to miss the entire 2008 season.

Christophe Pourcel made an impressive return from his injuries by winning his first race back at the season opening round of the 2009 AMA Supercross East championship.

Christophe Pourcel went on to win the 2009 AMA Supercross East championship in convincing fashion by claiming four victories in the eight-race series.

Christophe Pourcel then engaged in a season-long battle with Dungey for the 250cc AMA Motocross National Championship.

In 2010, Christophe Pourcel successfully defended his AMA Supercross East championship.

Christophe Pourcel had planned on moving up to the 450cc class with Kawasaki for the 2011 season but, when Jake Weimer got the job instead, Christophe Pourcel was signed by the MotoConcepts Yamaha team managed by former racer David Vuillemin.

Christophe Pourcel entered in five races with his best results being two 2nd place finishes and ended the 2011 season ranked 17th in the MX1 world championship.

Christophe Pourcel joined his brother Sebastien in the Team CLS Monster Energy Kawasaki Pro Circuit team competing in the MX1 world championship.

Christophe Pourcel decided not to race in 2013 and took a year off before returning to America to compete in the 2014 250cc AMA Motocross National Championship with the Valli Yamaha team, winning one race and finishing sixth in the championship final standings.

Christophe Pourcel then signed a contract to race for the Rockstar Husqvarna team in the 450cc national championship, replacing the injured Martin Davalos.

Christophe Pourcel scored respectable results to finish the 2015 season ranked 5th in the 450cc national championship although, he wasn't the same rider physically as his numerous injuries took their toll on his performance.

Christophe Pourcel announced his retirement after the 2017 season at the age of 29.