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Encyclopedia > Angel Nieto

Angel Nieto (born on January 25, 1947 in Zamora, Spain) was a multi-time Grand Prix motorcycle roadracing World Champion. He is considered a national hero in his Spanish homeland. January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... Zamora may refer to Geography Mexico Zamora de Hidalgo Zamora Municipality, Michoacán Spain Zamora, Spain Zamora (province) Venezuela Zamora Municipality, Aragua Zamora Municipality, Miranda People Ezequiel Zamora Bobby Zamora This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Grand Prix motorcycle racing refers to the premier category of motorcycle road racing, currently divided into three engine displacement classes: 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP (up to 990cc). ...


He specialized in racing small displacement bikes such as in the 50cc, 80cc and 125cc classes but many fellow racers, including former world champion Barry Sheene consider him among the greatest motorcycle racers of all time. List of World Champions Grands Prix motorcycle racing, from 1949 to 2005, in order of year and engine displacement. ... Barry Sheene MBE (September 11, 1950 – March 10, 2003) was a legendary British motorcycle racer, winning several British and World Championships. ...


Though he was never successful at the world level racing in the larger displacements, he won Spanish National Championships in the 50cc, 125cc, 250cc, 500cc and 750cc classes. He retired in 1986 at the age of 39 with a total of 90 Grand Prix victories and 13 World Championships. His total of 90 Grand Prix victories is second only to Giacomo Agostini. List of World Champions Grands Prix motorcycle racing, from 1949 to 2005, in order of year and engine displacement. ... Agostini in 2003 Giacomo Agostini, nickname Ago, born 16 June 1942 in Brescia, Italy was a motorcyclist. ...


Today he operates a Grand Prix motorcycle racing team with his son, Angel Nieto Jr. as rider. There is an Angel Nieto museum in Madrid that displays some of his trophys and racing memorabilia.


Motorcycle Grand Prix Results

Year Class Classification Machine Victories
1964 50cc 10th Derbi 0
1966 50cc 9th Derbi 0
1967 50cc 4th Derbi 0
1968 50cc 4th Derbi 0
1969 50cc 1st Derbi 2
1970 50cc 1st Derbi 5
1970 125cc 2nd Derbi 4
1971 50cc 2nd Derbi 3
1971 125cc 1st Derbi 5
1972 50cc 1st Derbi 3
1972 125cc 1st Derbi 5
1973 125cc 7th Morbidelli 0
1974 125cc 4th Derbi 2
1975 50cc 1st Kreidler 6
1976 50cc 1st Bultaco 5
1976 125cc 2nd Bultaco 1
1977 50cc 1st Bultaco 3
1977 125cc 3rd Bultaco 3
1978 125cc 2nd Minarelli 4
1979 125cc 1st Minarelli 8
1980 125cc 3rd Minarelli 4
1981 125cc 1st Minarelli 8
1982 125cc 1st Garelli 6
1983 125cc 1st Garelli 6
1984 125cc 1st Garelli 6
1985 80cc 9th Derbi 1
1986 80cc 7th Derbi 0


 
 

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