Jon Ekerold, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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South African motorcycle racer
Date of Birth: 08-Oct-1946
Place of Birth: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Profession: motorcycle racer
Nationality: South Africa
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Jon Ekerold
- Jonathan "Jon" Ekerold (born 8 October 1946) is a South African former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ekerold is one of the few racers in the modern era to have won a world championship as a privateer without the benefit of a motorcycle manufacturer's support when he defeated Kawasaki factory racing team rider Anton Mang for the 1980 350cc Grand Prix road racing world championship.
- Ekerold rode a self-modified Yamaha TZ350 engine in a Bimota chassis during his championship season.
- He also won the Ulster Grand Prix once and finished second at the Isle of Man TT twice.
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