From that Crash.net @doogalman posted: "The Spanish legend won 90-grands prix in the former 50cc, 80cc and 125cc classes between 1964 and 1986, with his heroic victory in the 125cc world championship in front of a delirious home crowd at Jarama nearly single-handedly turning motorcycle racing into a mainstream sport in Spain. As a result, Nieto became a household name."
The 50cc and 80cc bikes really are little jewell like creations. Watched them at Spa a few years ago. Big respect to the greats that tamed the extremly narrow powerbands. Never met Angel, but always respected his achievments in raceing and team management.
Just been announced that following a major heart attack on Sunday, Tom Petty's life support was switched off yesterday. Yet one more of the greats. Andy
Wikipedia: Petty suffered cardiac arrest on October 2, 2017; while some media outlets reported his death, the reports have been retracted as not confirmed. Perfect time to listen to one of his finest though.
Not seen him for a while but I loved his sense of humour http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41632761
Sad news coming from moto gp paddock this morning http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/2017/october/moto2-kiefer-racing-boss-stefan-has-died/
