Graziano Rossi (born 14 March 1954 in Pesaro) is an Italian former Grand Prix

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road racer. He is the father of 9 times motorcycle

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. He began racing in the World Championship in

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riding a Suzuki in the 500cc class. He had his best year in

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when he earned three victories and five podiums in the 250 class aboard a

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, finishing third in points. He then raced in Touring cars from 1989 to 1993.driverdb profile
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Motorcycle Grand Prix results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

References

Valentino Rossi 1954 births Living people 250cc World Championship riders 500cc World Championship riders Italian motorcycle racers People from Pesaro Sportspeople from the Province of Pesaro and Urbino {{Italy-motorcycle-racing-bio-stub