Racing legend - Randy Mamola

Racing legend - Randy Mamola
04/16/2009 (update : 06/02/2011)

Date of birth : 11/10/1959
Place of birth : Santa Clara (USA)

Website : none

1992 : 10th 500 cc world championship (Yamaha)
1990 : 14th 500 cc world championship (Cagiva)
1989 : 18th 500 cc world championship (Cagiva)
1988 : 12th 500 cc world championship (Cagiva)
1987 : 2nd 500 cc world championship (Yamaha) - 1 pole, 3 wins
1986 : 3rd 500 cc world championship (Yamaha) - 1 pole, 1 win
1985 : 6th 500 cc world championship (Honda) - 1 win
1984 : 2nd 500 cc world championship (Honda) - 1 pole, 3 wins
1983 : 3rd 500 cc world championship (Suzuki)
1982 : 6th 500 cc world championship (Suzuki) - 1 win
1981 : 2nd 500 cc world championship (Suzuki) - 2 wins
1980 : 2nd 500 cc world championship (Suzuki) - 2 poles, 2 wins
1979 : 4th 250 cc world championship (Yamaha), 8th 500 cc world championship (Suzuki)

Randy Mamola made in his Grand Prix debuts in 1979, on 250 cc then on 500 cc bikes. He scored the first of his 13 wins in the premier-class from 1980. Although he was never crowned, he had an exceptional career. He contended the world championship and earned victories for the three Japanese manufacturers. He claimed four times the runner-up position : 1980 and 1981 with Suzuki, 1984 with Honda et 1987 with Yamaha. His (relative) lack of success can be explained as much by the level of his competitors (Kenny Roberts, Barry Sheene, Freddie Spencer and Eddie Lawson) as by his whimsical character, in the paddock and on track. This attitude cost him victories and titles but provided him the unfailing support of the fans. In 1988, he joined the Cagiva squad for three disappointing seasons. After a sabbatical year, Randy Mamola came back in 1992 on a Yamaha as a privateer. His last "feat in battle" was a 3rd position at the Hungarian GP. Retired from racing, he remained involved in the world of Grand Prix : test rider for Kenny Roberts' team, BMW cups' representative, twoseater Ducati rider and speaker on TV. Randy Mamola also (gives much time to) his charity "Riders for Health".

Related item : Address book : Riders for health (11/20/2008)

2002

Randy Mamola, 2002
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
8,9 x 11,1"
March 2003

1992

8 - Randy Mamola (USA, Yamaha)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
10,4 x 22,4 "
March 2008

1990

	18 - Randy Mamola (USA, Cagiva) India ink and water on 140 lbs paper, 9,6 x 12" May 2003
	18 - Randy Mamola (USA, Cagiva) India ink on 106 lbs paper, 7,8 x 11,1" December 2000
	18 - Randy Mamola (USA, Cagiva) India ink on 106 lbs paper, 7,8 x 11,1" December 2000

1988

2 - Randy Mamola (USA, Cagiva)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
January 2008

1986

3 - Randy Mamola (USA, Yamaha)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
January 2008

1985

2 - Randy Mamola (USA, Honda)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
January 2008

1984

3 - Randy Mamola (USA, Honda)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
January 2008

1983

6 - Randy Mamola (USA, Suzuki)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
January 2008

1982

2 - Randy Mamola (USA, Suzuki)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
January 2008

Le fameux rodéo de Randy Mamola à Misano en 1985 :

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