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The Czech Republic motorcycle Grand Prix was a motorcycling event that was part of the
Grand Prix motorcycle racing 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 ...
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
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race was held as a part of European Grand Prix series only). Since 1987 the race was held on the newly built
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, 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
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. 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
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Official names and sponsors

*1965–1966, 1970–1971: Velká Cena ČSSR (no official sponsor) *1968–1969: Velká Cena Ceskoslovenska (no official sponsor) *1972–1982: Grand Prix ČSSR (no official sponsor) *1987: Grand Prix ČSSR Brno (no official sponsor) *1988–1989: Grand Prix ČSSR-Brno (no official sponsor) *1990: Grand Prix ČSFR Brno (no official sponsor) *1991: Grand Prix ČSFR-Brno (no official sponsor) *1993–1999: Grand Prix České Republiky (no official sponsor) *2000–2006:
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Grand Prix České republiky *2007, 2011: Cardion AB Grand Prix České republiky *2008–2010: Cardion ab Grand Prix České republiky *2012–2015: bwin Grand Prix České republiky *2016: HJC Helmets Grand Prix České republiky *2017–2020:
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Grand Prix České republiky


Winners


Multiple winners (riders)


Multiple winners (manufacturers)


Winners of the Czech Republic motorcycle Grand Prix


Winners of the Czechoslovak motorcycle Grand Prix

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championship.''


References

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