Riders: Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi entering the corkscrew No leg-dangle Out of T1 at Laguna Seca Rossi chats it up with fans at the 08 Indy GP Rossi playing in the rain Hey where did the M1 go? Onto the front straight If the helmet fits... Valentino Rossi leading his unwanted teammate Rossi is the most experienced champagne sprayer in MotoGP Playing in the rain again, this time just on Friday Before crashing out of the 09 Indy GP One last shot
Nationality: Italian
Date of birth: February 16, 1979
Place of birth: Urbino, Italy
Website: valentinorossi.com

Career Highlights

  • 2009 - MotoGP World Champion
  • 2008 - MotoGP World Champion
  • 2005 - MotoGP World Champion
  • 2004 - MotoGP World Champion
  • 2003 - MotoGP World Champion
  • 2002 - MotoGP World Champion
  • 2001 - 500cc World Champion
  • 1999 - 250cc World Champion
  • 1997 - 125cc World Champion

The first time I saw Valentino Rossi ride in person was at Laguna Seca in 2007, barreling into turn 5 to the tune of a deafening 990cc Yamaha M1 engine. My jaw dropped to the ground, and watching him at subsequent US GP's have done little to blunt the impact. To say that Rossi is my favorite racer may sound painfully cliche, but is a fact that I personally find somewhat remarkable considering I've always had the lifelong habit of rooting for the underdog. That glaring exception is yet another example of his seemingly universal appeal that transcends the sport he dominates.

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