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Ben Townley Biography
Ben Townley is one of the most popular and richest Motocross Rider who was born on December 12, 1984 in Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand. Ben Townley (born 12 December 1984) is a former professional supercross and motocross racer who hails in Taupo, New Zealand. He was a participant during the Motocross World Championships from 2001 through 2005, and also at the AMA Motocross Championships from 2006 until 2013. Townley is well-known for his win in 2004’s MX2 the world title.
2005 witnessed Townley make the jump into the class MX1-GP, the 350cc KTM. Townley was a winner of numerous GPs in the top division in his debut season and was a constant contender for victory towards the time the season was over. He was third, just behind the champion Stefan Everts and fellow New Zealander Josh Coppins.
Townley returned to the Supercross championship in 2007 and won the 2007 Supercross Lites East championship over rookie Ryan Dungey and Ryan Morias. Ben Townley and teammate Ryan Villopoto kept the points race close during the 2007 Motocross series with Townley finishing a close second to his teammate.
In 2008, Townley signed with Team Honda Red Bull Racing to contest the 2008 Supercross/Motocross season riding the Honda CR250F for the Supercross series and the CR450F for the Motocross series. Due to breaking his foot while training for the 2008 Monster Energy AMA East Coast Supercross Lites series Ben was not able to compete. Because of this, Benjamin Coisey from France, took his spot for the East Coast Lites series racing for Red Bull Honda.
Townley and Coppins took on their country’s flag during the Motocross des Nations event in Ernee, France. The event was where Townley first took on the best American riders, who usually compete only at their National championships. Townley was a beast, riding more quickly than Kevin Windham, Mickael Pichon and Stefan Everts, and was only defeated by American champion Ricky Carmichael, who is generally regarded as the fastest rider around the globe.
| Name | Ben Townley |
| First Name | Ben |
| Last Name | Townley |
| Occupation | Motocross Rider |
| Birthday | December 12 |
| Birth Year | 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Taupo |
| Home Town | Waikato |
| Birth Country | New Zealand |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 2018 Townley again came out of retirement to race the SX Open at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland. He did the practice session and raced the ANZAC Vs Abroad race but never raced The heats or main event.
Ben Townley Net Worth
Ben Townley is one of the richest Motocross Rider from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Townley's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After winning numerous National titles in his home country of New Zealand, Townley moved to Europe and began competing in for the MX2-GP World Championships held by FIM. He raced for his German PHASE Suzuki team in 2001, but due to internal problems, he left the team near the end of the season. He became part of with the Vangani Racing team. In 2002, the team was named”the “Dream Team” as Townley along with his teammates Tyla Rattray, Tanel Leok, all teens, smashed the top 10 in GP following a GP. Townley began 2002 with a second-place finish in the GP of Valkenswaard and following a couple of podium finishes, he clinched his debut GP victory in the GP of Sweden at Uddevalla. He maintained his excellent form with his Champ KTM Team in 2003 and earned his place as a certain World Champion candidate.
In 2004, while riding his prototype KTM 250-SXF four-stroke, Townley won the MX2 World Championship against his who would become champions in the future Antonio Cairoli and teammates Tyla Rattray and Marc deReuver. Townley was at the next level of endurance and speed and had won almost every race that his prototype bike did not falter.
After that, Townley moved to the United States and settled near Carmichael’s home in Tallahassee, Florida. He was a member of the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit team and raced a Kawasaki KX250F in the Motocross/Supercross Lites class. In 2006 Townley suffered a severe knee injury while preparing for the Supercross Lites East championship and subsequently sat out the majority of the 2006 season.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Motocross Rider |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Townley has since earned a reputation as a rider who is prone to injury and eventually announced his retirement from professional motocross competition in early 2013. However, in 2015, he agreed to come out of retirement to represent New Zealand in the 2015 Motocross des Nations in Ernée, France where he finished 6th and 2nd in his respective races.
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Facts & Trivia
Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Motocross Rider. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Ben Townley celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.
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