Carlos Lavado

Carlos Lavado
Lavado in 2013
NationalityVenezuelan
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1978 - 1992
First race1978 250cc Venezuelan Grand Prix
Last race1992 250cc South African Grand Prix
First win1979 350cc Venezuelan Grand Prix
Last win1987 250cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix
Team(s)Yamaha
Championships250cc - 1983, 1986
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
137 19 42 22 13

Carlos Alberto Lavado Jones (born May 25, 1956) is a Venezuelan former professional Grand Prix motorcycle racer.[1][2] He competed in the FIM motorcycle Grand Prix world championships from 1978 to 1992. Lavado is notable for winning two 250cc road racing world championships in 1983 and 1986.[1] He joins Johnny Cecotto as the only two Venezuelans to win Grand Prix World Championships.[2][3]

  1. ^ a b "Carlos Lavado career statistics". motogp.com. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Carlos Lavado profile". global.yamaha-motor.com. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "Yamaha Recognizes Two-Time 250cc World Champion Carlos Lavado". roadracingworld.com. 22 November 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2012.