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Patrick Pons
Patrick Pons (24 December 1952 in Paris - 10 August 1980) was a French professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best year was in 1974 when he finished in third place in the 250cc and the 350cc world championships. Pons became the first Frenchman to win an F.I.M. world championship when he won the 1979 Formula 750 title. In 1980, he won the prestigious Daytona 200. He was killed in a racing accident at the 1980 British Grand Prix. Grand Prix motorcycle racing results Points system from 1969 onwards: (key Key or The Key may refer to: Common meanings * Key (cryptography), a piece of information that controls the operation of a cryptography algorithm * Key (lock), device used to control access to places or facilities restricted by a lock * Key (map ...) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pons, Patrick 1952 births 1980 deaths Sportspeople from Paris French ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Season
The 1973 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 25th Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, F.I.M. Road racing, Road Racing World Championship season. Season summary MV Agusta teammates Phil Read and Giacomo Agostini battled it out for supremacy of the 500cc class but the season was overshadowed by the deaths of Jarno Saarinen and Renzo Pasolini at the Italian round at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza. The 500cc title runner-up, Kim Newcombe, also died at a non-championship race at Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone late in the year. Agostini claimed his 13th championship in the 350cc class. In the 250cc class, West German Dieter Braun won the crown for Yamaha Motor Company, Yamaha. Kent Andersson (motorcyclist), Kent Andersson gave Yamaha another title in the 125cc class while Kreidler dominated the 50cc class after the Derbi factory pulled out of racing with Dutchman Jan de Vries taking the crown. 1973 Grand Prix season calendar ;Footnotes: Final standings 1973 500 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austrian Motorcycle Grand Prix
The Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season from 1971 to 1997, and then again from 2016 onwards. The event is due to take place at the Red Bull Ring until at least 2025. History The inaugural Austrian grand prix was held in 1971 at the Salzburgring, where it stayed until 1994. In 1995, the Austrian GP was taken off the calendar because the Salzburgring was deemed too dangerous for racing., but would return in 1996 on the then-called Österreichring. In 1997, the Österreichring became the A1-Ring, named after the Austrian mobile network operator A1. For the 1998 season, the Austrian round was scrapped, mainly due to the low number of spectators who visited the races. After a 19-year absence, the Austrian Grand Prix returned in 2016 and currently takes place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg Steven Allan Spielberg (; born December 18, 1946) is an American director, writer, and producer. A major figur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975 German Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1975 German motorcycle Grand Prix was the fourth round of the 1975 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 9–11 May 1975 at the Hockenheimring. 500cc classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = German Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1975 , Previous_race_in_season = 1975 Austrian Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1975 Nations Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1974 German Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1976 German Grand Prix German motorcycle Grand Prix German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) ** Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ge ... German Motorcycle Grand Prix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975 French Motorcycle Grand Prix ...
The 1975 French motorcycle Grand Prix was the first round of the 1975 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 28–30 March 1975 at the Paul Ricard Circuit. 500cc classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = French Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1975 , Previous_race_in_season = 1974 Spanish Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1975 Spanish Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1974 French Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1976 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Season
The 1975 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 27th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season. Season summary 1975 represented a changing of the guard in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, both for riders as well as machines. Giacomo Agostini would claim his final 500cc World Championship aboard a Yamaha two-stroke machine. This would also mark the first time a two-stroke machine had won the premier division. Angel Nieto claimed his fourth world title for Kreidler in the 50cc class. In the 125cc division, the Morbidellis of Pileri and Bianchi dominated, finishing first and second in six of the ten events. Despite Michel Rougerie scoring more points, his Harley-Davidson teammate Walter Villa would take the 250cc title because of the "best of six finishes" rule. Nineteen-year-old newcomer Johnny Cecotto made an impressive debut at the season opening French Grand Prix where, he won the 250cc and 350cc races. He went on to claim the 350cc title, becoming the youngest-ever FIM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Motorcycle 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 rounds of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing calendar. The race was held exclusively at Monza for the first 23 years of its existence. From 1972 to 1993, the event rotated among several circuits and has been held at the Mugello Circuit since 1994, except 2020 in which the race was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19.. Official names and sponsors *1952, 1956: G.P. Motociclistico delle Nazioni (no official sponsor) *1964, 1973–1985: Gran Premio delle Nazioni (no official sponsor) *1986–1987, 1991, 1993–1995: Gran Premio d'Italia (was still hosted under the "Nations Grand Prix" name in English until 1990) *1989–1990: G.P. d'Italia/G.P. delle Nazioni (was still hosted under the "Nations Grand Prix" name in English until 1990) *1996 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that is part of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing season that takes place at Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto outside Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucia. In addition to this event, three other World Championship motorcycling events take place in Spain as of the 2019 season: the Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix, the Aragon motorcycle Grand Prix and the Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix, in the autonomous communities of Catalonia, Aragon and Valencia respectively. Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto is due to host three Grands Prix in 2022, 2023 and 2025. Official names and sponsors *1950–1951, 1954–1955, 1972–1981, 1985–1986, 1990–1991, 1994: Gran Premio de España (no official sponsor) *1982: Gran Premio Banco Atlántico *1983: Marlboro Gran Premio de España de Motociclismo *1984, 1987: Marlboro Gran Premio de España *1988: Gran Premio Marlboro de España *1989: Marlboro Gran Premio de España de Motociclismo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finnish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The Finnish motorcycle Grand Prix was part of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship from 1962 to 1982. It was held at the Tampere Circuit in 1962 and 1963 before moving to the Imatra Circuit. Giacomo Agostini won the most Finnish Grands Prix with ten 500cc victories and seven 350cc victories. In July 2016, it was announced the Grand Prix would return on the new Kymi Ring circuit. After a 5-year contract was agreed, to start with a scheduled event in 2021, this was cancelled on 14 May 2021 due to COVID-19. The next anticipated event for 2022 was cancelled on 25 May 2022, due to incomplete homologation works at the track and the risks associated with the geopolitical situation in the region concerning the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine On 24 February 2022, in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014. The invasion has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths on both sides. It has caused Europe's largest refugee crisis since World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swedish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix was a motorcycling event that was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season in various stints from 1958 to 1990. Formerly used circuits File:Scandinavian Raceway 1968–1974.svg, Anderstorp, used in 1968–1977 with a different layout File:Kristianstad.png, Råbelövsbanan, used in 1959 and 1961 File:Hedemora.gif, Hedemora, used in 1958 Official names and sponsors *1971–1972: Sveriges Grand Prix för motorcyklar (no official sponsor) *1973–1974, 1976–1977, 1981–1989: Swedish TT (no official sponsor) *1975: Pommac Pommac is the brand name for a carbonated soft drink made by Carlsberg Sverige AB of fruits and berries and matured in oak barrels for three months. The name comes from "Pommery", referring to Champagne, and Cognac, as it is matured in oak barr ... Swedish TT *1978: Sveriges Grand Prix (no official sponsor) *1979: Grand Prix of Sweden (no official sponsor) *1990: Nordic TT (no official sponsor) Winners of the Swedis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix
The Czech Republic motorcycle Grand Prix was a motorcycling event that was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. Before 1993, the race was known as the Czechoslovak motorcycle Grand Prix. Since 1965, the race was a part of world Grand Prix series (between 1982 and 1987 race was held as a part of European Grand Prix series only). Since 1987 the race was held on the newly built Brno Circuit, the historical track led through the streets of western parts of Brno and neighboring villages, such as Bosonohy and Žebětín. It was the most prestigious motor race in the country. Brno has also held the most motorcycle championship rounds in the sport's history after the TT Circuit Assen. The race was not included in the calendar after Brno city councillors announced that they would opt out for the season, citing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Official names and sponsors *1965–1966, 1970–1971: Velká Cena ČSSR (no official sponsor) *1968–1969: Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belgian Motorcycle Grand Prix
The Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season from 1949 to 1990. History The first official Belgian grand prix was held in 1949, but non-championship races were held as far back as 1921. Every Belgian GP was held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, with the exception of the 1980 season when the round moved to the Zolder circuit due to problems with the new asphalt at Spa-Francorchamps in 1979. After the problems were resolved, Spa-Francorchamps became the host again from 1981 onwards. The last race was held in 1990, and was subject to controversy. At the time, the FIM–IRTA war was raging on, and the Belgian Grand Prix became a casualty of this. Bernie Ecclestone decided to double the ticket prices for the 1989 Belgian Grand Prix compared to the 1989 Dutch TT which was held a week earlier. This was much to the anger of the Belgian fans and as a result of this, many fans stayed at home for the 1990 Belgian G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dutch TT
The Dutch Tourist Trophy, also known as the ''TT Assen'', is an annual Dutch motorsport event established in 1925 for road racing motorcycles held on the TT Circuit Assen, also known as the ‘Cathedral of Speed'. The event attained world championship status in 1949 when it was sanctioned by the FIM as part of the inaugural Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championship season, making it the oldest event on the MotoGP calendar. The venue holds the record for being the only circuit to have hosted a motorcycle Grand Prix event every year since the series was created in 1949, with the exception of 2020 when the race was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The races were traditionally held on the last Saturday of June however, from 2016 onwards it has been held on Sunday of the last weekend of June, bringing it in line with all other MotoGP races. The event is due to take place at the TT Circuit Assen until at least 2026. Race history After the Dutch government relaxed la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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