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Graziano Rossi
Graziano Rossi (born 14 March 1954 in Pesaro) is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He is the father of 9 times motorcycle World Champion Valentino Rossi. He began racing in the World Championship in 1977 riding a Suzuki in the 500cc class. He had his best year in 1979 when he earned three victories and five podiums in the 250 class aboard a Morbidelli Morbidelli was an Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded by Giancarlo Morbidelli in Pesaro. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, the company was particularly successful in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. The team won the 125 cc world champi ..., finishing third in points. He then raced in Touring cars from 1989 to 1993. 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pesaro
Pesaro () is a city and ''comune'' in the Italian region of Marche, capital of the Province of Pesaro e Urbino, on the Adriatic Sea. According to the 2011 census, its population was 95,011, making it the second most populous city in the Marche, after Ancona. Pesaro was dubbed the "Cycling City" (''Città della Bicicletta'') by the Italian environmentalist association Legambiente in recognition of its extensive network of bicycle paths and promotion of cycling. It is also known as "''City of Music''", for it is the birthplace of the composer Gioacchino Rossini. In 2015 the Italian Government applied for Pesaro to be declared a "Creative City" in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. In 2017 Pesaro received the European City of Sport award together with Aosta, Cagliari and Vicenza. Local industries include fishing, furniture making and tourism. In 2020 it absorbed the former ''comune'' of Monteciccardo, now a ''frazione'' of Pesaro. History The city was established as ''Pisaurum'' by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 Venezuelan Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1977 Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix was the first round of the 1977 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 20 March 1977 at the San Carlos Circuit. 500cc classification 350 cc classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = Venezuelan Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1977 , Previous_race_in_season = 1976 Spanish Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1977 Austrian Grand Prix The 1977 Austrian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Österreichring on 14 August 1977. It was the twelfth race of the 1977 World Championship of F1 Drivers and the 1977 International Cup for F1 Constructors. Since the previous ... , Previous_year's_race = None , Next_year's_race = 1978 Venezuelan Grand Prix Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix Venezuelan Motorcycle Grand Prix ... [...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] |
Venezuelan Motorcycle Grand Prix
The Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season from 1977 to 1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ..., Winners of the Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix Multiple winners (riders) Multiple winners (manufacturers) By year References * Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix, Recurring sporting events established in 1977 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1979 1977 establishments in Venezuela 1979 disestablishments in South America {{Motorcycle-racing-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 British Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1977 British motorcycle Grand Prix was the thirteenth and final round of the 1977 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 13–14 August 1977 at Silverstone Circuit. 1977 marked the beginning of a new era, as it was the first time the event was held on the British mainland after the Isle of Man TT had represented the United Kingdom on the FIM Grand Prix calendar for the previous 28 years since the championship's inception in 1949. Once the most prestigious race of the year, the Isle of Man TT had been increasingly boycotted by the top riders, and finally succumbed to pressure for increased safety in racing events. It was also the final grand prix race for Giacomo Agostini. 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 = 1977 , Previous_race_in_season = 1977 Czechoslovakian Grand Prix , N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 Czechoslovakian Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1977 Czechoslovak motorcycle Grand Prix was the twelfth round of the 1977 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 7 August 1977 at the Brno circuit. 500cc classification 350 cc classification 250 cc classification Sidecar classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = Czechoslovak Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1977 , Previous_race_in_season = 1977 Finnish Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1977 British Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1976 Czechoslovak Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1978 Czechoslovak Grand Prix Czech Republic motorcycle Grand Prix Czechoslovak Czechoslovak may refer to: *A demonym or adjective pertaining to Czechoslovakia (1918–93) **First Czechoslovak Republic (1918–38) **Second Czechoslovak Republic (1938–39) **Third Czechoslovak Republic (1948–60) **Fourth Czechoslovak Repub ... Motorcycle Grand Prix Czechoslovak motorcycle Grand Prix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 Finnish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1977 Finnish motorcycle Grand Prix was the eleventh round of the 1977 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 31 July 1977 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 = 1977 , Previous_race_in_season = 1977 Swedish Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1977 Czechoslovakian Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1976 Finnish Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1978 Finnish Grand Prix Finnish motorcycle Grand Prix Finnish Finnish may refer to: * Something or someone from, or related to Finland * Culture of Finland * Finnish people or Finns, the primary ethnic group in Finland * Finnish language, the national language of the Finnish people * Finnish cuisine See also ... Motorcycle Grand Prix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 Swedish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1977 Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix was the tenth round of the 1977 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 23–24 July 1977 at the Scandinavian Raceway. 500cc classification 350 cc classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification 50 cc classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = Swedish Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1977 , Previous_race_in_season = 1977 Belgian Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1977 Finnish Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1976 Swedish Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1978 Swedish Grand Prix Swedish motorcycle Grand Prix Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ... Motorcycle Grand Prix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 Belgian Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1977 Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix was the ninth round of the 1977 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 3 July 1977 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Barry Sheene won the race with an average speed of 135.0 mph making it the fastest motorcycle Grand Prix in history. 500cc 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 = 1977 , Previous_race_in_season = 1977 Dutch TT , Next_race_in_season = 1977 Swedish Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1976 Belgian Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1978 Belgian Grand Prix Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix Belgian Belgian may refer to: * Something of, or related to, Belgium * Belgians, people from Belgium or of Belgian descent * Languages of Belgium, languages spoken in Belgium, such as Dutch, French, and German *Ancient Belgian language, an extinct lang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 Dutch TT
The 1977 Dutch TT was the eighth round of the 1977 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 25 June 1977 at the Circuit van Drenthe Assen. Wil Hartog became the first Dutchman to win a 500cc Grand Prix when he claimed the victory. 500cc classification 350 cc classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification 50 cc classification Sidecar classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = Dutch TT , Year_of_race = 1977 , Previous_race_in_season = 1977 Yugoslavian Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1977 Belgian Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1976 Dutch TT , Next_year's_race = 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The 1977 French motorcycle Grand Prix was the sixth round of the 1977 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 29 May 1977 at Circuit Paul Ricard. 500cc classification 350 cc classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification Sidecar classification References {{MotoGP_race report , Name_of_race = French Grand Prix , Year_of_race = 1977 , Previous_race_in_season = 1977 Spanish Grand Prix , Next_race_in_season = 1977 Yugoslavian Grand Prix , Previous_year's_race = 1976 French Grand Prix , Next_year's_race = 1978 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] |
