Graziano Rossi

Graziano Rossi (born 14 March 1954 in Pesaro) is an Italian former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He is the father of 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 in the 250 class aboard a Morbidelli. (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)