Imola 200


The Imola 200 is a motorcycle race held annually at Imola. The race originally ran as a modern motorcycle race from 1972 to 1985. In 2010, the Imola 200 Miglia Revival began as a classic bike race.

Background

In response to the popularity of the Daytona 200, it was decided to create a "European Daytona" with the best riders from the Grands Prix, European, American and Italian championships competing together.

Inaugural race

The inaugural race was held in 1972, being won by Paul Smart. He was riding a Ducati 750 Imola Desmo. This bike is considered the first V-twin engine with desmodromic valve system for Ducati.

Influence

This race was considered a major step in the notoriety of Ducati.

Imola 200 race results

Source:
SeasonDateRace Results
1972April 231) Paul Smart Bruno Spaggiari Walter Villa Jarno Saarinen Bruno Spaggiari Walter Villa Giacomo Agostini Kenny Roberts Teuvo Länsivuori Johnny Cecotto Patrick Pons Steve Baker Steve Baker Michel Rougerie Barry Sheene Kenny Roberts Steve Baker Giacomo Agostini Johnny Cecotto Steve Baker Giacomo Agostini Johnny Cecotto Marco Lucchinelli Kenny Roberts Marco Lucchinelli Kenny Roberts Boet van Dulmen Graeme Crosby Marco Lucchinelli Graziano Rossi Kenny Roberts Franco Uncini Eddie Lawson Kenny Roberts Lorenzo Ghiselli Steve Williams Eddie Lawson Randy Mamola Takazumi Katayama