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Carlos Lavado
Carlos Alberto Lavado Jones (born May 25, 1956) is a Venezuelan former professional Grand Prix motorcycle racer. He competed in the FIM motorcycle Grand Prix world championships from 1978 to 1992. Lavado is notable for winning two 250cc road racing world championships in 1983 and 1986. He joins Johnny Cecotto as the only two Venezuelans to win Grand Prix World Championships. __TOC__ Motorcycle racing career Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Lavado made his international racing debut in the 1978 Venezuelan Grand Prix, finishing second in the 250cc class. The following season, he won the 350cc class at the 1979 Venezuelan Grand Prix. In 1980, he began competing full-time on the Grand Prix circuit. He went on to win the 250cc World Championship in 1983 and repeated the feat in 1986, both times on Yamaha TZ250s. At the 1983 Dutch TT, Lavado and Iván Palazzese finished in first and second place marking the first time that Venezuelan riders had claimed the top two places in a world cham ...
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1978 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Season
The 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 30th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season. Season summary There was an air of excitement at the start of the 1978 Grand Prix season. The popularity of defending champion Barry Sheene had boosted the appeal of motorcycle racing into the realm of the mass marketing media. The arrival of Kenny Roberts from America added to the anticipation. A young Spaniard, Ricardo Tormo took five of seven rounds to claim the 50 cc title for Bultaco. Italy's Eugenio Lazzarini won the 125 cc crown aboard an MBA. South Africa's Kork Ballington pulled off an impressive double, winning the 250 cc and 350 cc titles for Kawasaki, matching the double championships of Walter Villa in 1976 and Mike Hailwood in 1967. In the 500 cc class, Suzuki returned with its defending world champion, Barry Sheene, along with teammates Teuvo Lansivuori, Pat Hennen and Wil Hartog. Yamaha's official factory team entered former 350 c ...
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1978 British Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1978 British motorcycle Grand Prix was the tenth round of the 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 5–6 August 1978 at Silverstone Circuit. 500cc race report Kenny Roberts and Barry Sheene, the two championship contenders arrived in England for the British Grand Prix with only three points separating them. The race ended in controversy when torrential rains during the race, along with pit stops for tire changes by both Roberts and Sheene, created confusion among official scorers. Eventually, Roberts was declared the winner with Sheene being awarded third place behind privateer Steve Manship, who did not stop for a tire change. 500cc classification 350 cc classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification Sidecar classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = British Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1978 , Previous_race_in_season = 1978 Finnish Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1978 German Grand Prix ...
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1978 Finnish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1978 Finnish motorcycle Grand Prix was the ninth round of the 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 30 July 1978 at the Imatra circuit. 500cc classification 350 cc classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = Finnish Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1978 , Previous_race_in_season = 1978 Swedish Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1978 British Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1977 Finnish Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1979 Finnish Grand Prix Finnish motorcycle Grand Prix Finnish Motorcycle Grand Prix Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start ...
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1978 Swedish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1978 Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix was the eighth round of the 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 23 July 1978 at Karlskoga Motorstadion. This was the 300th race to contribute to the Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship. 500cc classification 350 cc classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = Swedish Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1978 , Previous_race_in_season = 1978 Belgian Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1978 Finnish Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1977 Swedish Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1979 Swedish Grand Prix Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix Swedish Motorcycle Grand Prix Motorcycle Grand Prix Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start ...
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1978 Belgian Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1978 Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix was the seventh round of the 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 2 July 1978 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. These races, along with the Spa 24 Hours touring car race 3 weeks later were the last international major events held on the old 14 kilometer Spa-Francorchamps circuit. 500 cc classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification 50 cc classification Sidecar classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = Belgian Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1978 , Previous_race_in_season = 1978 Dutch TT , Next_race_in_season = 1978 Swedish Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1977 Belgian Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1979 Belgian Grand Prix Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix Belgian Motorcycle Grand Prix Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Mot ...
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1978 Dutch TT
Dutch TT Dutch Dutch commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands * Dutch people () * Dutch language () Dutch may also refer to: Places * Dutch, West Virginia, a community in the United States * Pennsylvania Dutch Country People E ... Tourist Trophy ...
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1978 Nations Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1978 Nations motorcycle Grand Prix was the fifth round of the 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 12–14 May 1978 at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Classification 500 cc 350cc 250cc 125cc 50cc Sidecar classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = Nations Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1978 , Previous_race_in_season = 1978 French Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1978 Dutch TT , Previous_year's_race = 1977 Nations Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1979 Nations Grand Prix Italian motorcycle Grand Prix Nations Grand Prix Nations Grand Prix The Italian motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that is part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. From 1949 to 1990 the event was known by the it, Gran Premio Delle Nazioni (''Nations Grand Prix''). It was one of the original ...
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1978 French Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1978 French motorcycle Grand Prix was the fourth round of the 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 5–7 May 1978 at the Circuit de Nogaro. Classification 500 cc 350cc 250cc 125cc Sidecar classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = French Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1978 , Previous_race_in_season = 1978 Austrian Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1978 Nations Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1977 French Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1979 French Grand Prix French motorcycle Grand Prix French Motorcycle Grand Prix Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start ...
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1978 Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1978 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix was the second round of the 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 14–16 April 1978 at the Circuito Permanente del Jarama. Classification 500 cc 250cc 125cc classification 50cc classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = Spanish Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1978 , Previous_race_in_season = 1978 Venezuelan Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1978 Austrian Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1977 Spanish Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1979 Spanish Grand Prix Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix Spain Motorcycle Grand Prix Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start ...
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Motorsport Driver Results Legend
Motorsport, motorsports or motor sport is a global term used to encompass the group of competitive sporting events which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles. The terminology can also be used to describe forms of competition of two-wheeled motorised vehicles under the banner of motorcycle racing, and includes off-road racing such as motocross. Four- (or more) wheeled motorsport competition is globally governed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA); and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) governs two-wheeled competition. Likewise, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) governs powerboat racing while the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) governs air sports, including aeroplane racing. All vehicles that participate in motorsports must adhere to the regulations that are set out by the respective global governing body. History In 1894, a French newspaper organised a race from Paris to Rouen and back, starting ci ...
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Gabriel Ramos (motorcyclist)
Gabriel Ramos (born September 14, 1994) is a Venezuelan motorcycle racer. He was born in Maracay ) , image_skyline = , image_caption =Top:Maracay Municipal Garden and Las Delicias area, Second:Sindoni Tower, Los Tamarindo residential area and overview to Maracay, Third:Maestranza Cesar Giron Bullring Stadium, Girardot Square and Maracay ..., Venezuela. Career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing By season Races by year References External links Gabriel Ramos profile at MotoGP.com 1994 births Living people Sportspeople from Maracay Venezuelan motorcycle racers Moto3 World Championship riders 21st-century Venezuelan people {{Motorcycle-racing-bio-stub ...
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