Debutants
Youngest debutants in Le Samyn in 1978. There are 11 debutants.
| # | Rider | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VAN CALSTER Guido | C&A | 22y + 30d |
| 2 | DANIEL Yves | Fiat - France | 22y + 84d |
| 3 | SCHEPERS Eddy | C&A | 22y + 86d |
| 4 | WAYENBERG Dirk | Ijsboerke | 22y + 175d |
| 5 | HOSTE Frank | Ijsboerke | 22y + 191d |
| 6 | MYNGHEER Wim | Velda - Lano - Flandria | 22y + 350d |
| 7 | VERLINDEN Gery | Ijsboerke | 23y + 311d |
| 8 | VAN DER HELST Etienne | C&A | 24y + 305d |
| 9 | VAN DER STAPPEN Jean | Mini Flat - Boule d'Or | 26y + 89d |
| 10 | DELCROIX Ludo | Ijsboerke | 27y + 131d |
| 11 | TABAK Tino | Zoppas - Zeus - Ruch'or | 31y + 306d |