Tadahiko Taira
Tadahiko Taira (born November 12, 1956) is a Japanese former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. Born in Minamisōma, he won three consecutive All Japan 500cc championships in 1983, 1984 and 1985. Taira began his Grand Prix career in 1984 with Yamaha. He enjoyed his best season in 1987 when he finished the season in sixth place overall in the 500cc world championship. His only Grand Prix victory came in 1986 at the 250cc San Marino Grand Prix. In 1990, he teamed with Eddie Lawson Eddie Lawson (born March 11, 1958) is an American former four-time Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Champion. His record of not crashing and consistently finishing in the points earned him the nickname "Steady Eddie".Suzuka 8 Hours
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1984 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Season
The 1984 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 36th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season. Season summary Defending champion Freddie Spencer was the pre-season favorite to win the championship however, teething problems with Honda's new V4 and early season injuries squelched his hopes to repeat. In spite of his problems, Spencer still took five wins. Eddie Lawson lived up to his nickname of Steady Eddie with four wins and four second places to secure his first 500cc world championship on a Yamaha. Randy Mamola also had three wins to finish second on a factory backed Honda. Yamaha also claimed the 250 crown with Frenchman Christian Sarron taking the honors ahead of a strong challenge from Real-Rotax mounted Manfred Herweh. Angel Nieto would win a thirteenth world championship with six wins in a row before sitting out the final two races. Stefan Dörflinger would be the first ever 80cc champion after the class displacement was increased from 50cc. 1984 Grand Prix se ...
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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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1984 San Marino Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1984 San Marino motorcycle Grand Prix was the final race of the 1984 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 1–2 September 1984 at the Mugello Circuit. Classification 500 cc References {{MotoGP_race_report , Name_of_race = San Marino Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1984 , Previous_race_in_season = 1984 Swedish Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1985 South African Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1983 San Marino Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1985 San Marino Grand Prix San Marino and Rimini Riviera motorcycle Grand Prix San Marino San Marino Motorcycle Grand Prix San Marino Motorcycle Grand Prix The San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that is part of the World Motorcycle Racing season. The name of the race is a misnomer as the race has always taken place in Italy, but because there is already an Italian moto ...

1984 Dutch TT
The 1984 Dutch TT was the eighth round of the 1984 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 29–30 June 1984 at the TT Circuit Assen located in Assen, Netherlands. Classification 500 cc References {{MotoGP_race_report , Name_of_race = Dutch TT , Year_of_race = 1984 , Previous_race_in_season = 1984 Yugoslavian Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1984 Belgian Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1983 Dutch TT , Next_year's_race = 1985 Dutch TT Dutch TT Dutch Tourist Trophy 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 champ ...

1984 Yugoslavian Motorcycle Grand Prix
Yugoslav motorcycle Grand Prix Yugoslavian Motorcycle Grand Prix Yugoslavian motorcycle Grand Prix The Yugoslav motorcycle Grand Prix was a motorcycling event forming part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season from 1969 to 1990 File:1990 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The 1990 FIFA World Cup is played in Italy; The Human G ...

1984 French Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1984 French motorcycle Grand Prix was the sixth round of the 1984 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 10–11 July 1984 at the Paul Ricard Circuit. Classification 500 cc References {{MotoGP_race_report , Name_of_race = French Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1984 , Previous_race_in_season = 1984 German Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1984 Yugoslavian Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1983 French Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1985 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 ...

1984 German Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1984 German motorcycle Grand Prix was the fifth round of the 1984 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 24–27 May 1984 at the Nürburgring. Classification 500 cc References {{MotoGP_race_report , Name_of_race = German Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1984 , Previous_race_in_season = 1984 Austrian Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1984 French Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1983 German Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1985 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 **Ger ... German Motorcycle Sport in Rhineland-Palatinate ...
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1984 Austrian Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1984 Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix was the fourth round of the 1984 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 18–20 May 1984 at the Salzburgring. Classification 500 cc References {{MotoGP_race_report , Name_of_race = Austrian Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1984 , Previous_race_in_season = 1984 Spanish Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1984 German Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1983 Austrian Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1985 Austrian Grand Prix Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix Austrian Motorcycle Grand Prix 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. Hist ...