30 tidbits about Rossi

RACER X · 12-23-2009, 01:51 PM

1. Rossi was born in 1979, the year his father Graziano took his first 250cc GP win (at Rijeka, Yugoslavia).

2. He started to race minimotos in 1989 and took his first regional title the following year.

3. Valentino's first proper bike was a Cagiva Mito 125cc he raced in the 93 125cc Italian Sport Production Championship. The following year, he took an official Mito to the title.

4. His first nickname, ‘Rossifumi', came about as a tribute to the much missed Japanese rider Norick Abe.

5. Rossi has an honorary Doctorate in Communications from the University of Urbino.

6. The race number 46 has been ever present in Rossi's career, as the Italian uses same number as his father Graziano ran with during his own GP career.

7. One of Rossi's favourite mascots is a turtle, which he displays with stickers on his Yamaha 800cc bike.

8. As one of the most famous Italians he has been caricatured in cartoon by the designer Milo Manara, who created his helmet artwork for the Mugello 2006 GP.

9. Valentino has become well-known for his wild race celebrations which have included dressing up as Robin Hood and taking an inflatable Claudia Schiffer doll for a ride.

10. His Grand Prix debut was in 1996.

11. The sun and the moon, which Rossi carries drawings of on his helmet, are said to reflect contrasting elements of his personality.

12. In 1999 Rossi created a superhero alter ego for himself named Valentinik.

13. Rossi was 22 when he won the (then) 500cc title in 2001.

14. His first Grand Prix win was in the 125cc race in the Cezch GP of '96.

15. Rossi has represented three manufacturers in the World Championship. With Aprilia he won 12 races in 125cc and 14 in 250cc. In the premier class he earned 33 victories with Honda, before his switch to Yamaha – with whom he has 29 GP wins to his name.

16. Indeed Rossi is the second most successful premier class rider of all time in terms of wins, with 62 in total. Only his compatriot Giacomo Agostini has won more premier class GPs.

17. In 2005, Rossi published his official biography, "What if I had never tried it?"

18. Valentino used Dunlop tyres in the lower classes and Michelin in MotoGP until the end of last year. In 2008 he runs on Bridgestone rubber.

19. When Rossi won the title with Yamaha in 2004 after his sensational move from Honda, it was his fourth consecutive premier class crown.

20. Rossi's pet dog Guido is a British bulldog which he has had since 2000.

21. If Rossi was not so busy all the time then him and I would run away together and I would never be heard from again.

22. He has dedicated race wins to other motorsports stars such as Barry Sheene, Colin Mcrae and Mick Hailwood, amongst others.

23. One of Rossi's closest friends Uccio works as his personal assistant in the MotoGP paddock.

24. Rossi once dressed up as Elvis Presley for the magazine Rolling Stone.

25. Along with Shinya Nakano, Rossi has appeared in every race in the modern four-stroke MotoGP era.

26. In fact, since 1996, Rossi has never missed a race.

27. 2008 is Rossi's ninth year in the premier class.

28. He is a big fan of Internazionale (Milan) football club and is a good friend of their Italian international Marco Materazzi.

29. Rossi is a rally enthusiast and an accomplished driver - he has taken part in two WRC events and taken wins at the annual Monza Rally.

30. The Italian has appeared on the podium 135 times in his World Championship career.

Trip · 12-23-2009, 01:56 PM

Holy shit, I didn't know me and Rossi were the same age, that really makes me feel bad about what I have accomplished in life.

Dave · 12-23-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Holy shit, I didn't know me and Rossi were the same age, that really makes me feel bad about what I have accomplished in life.

yeah but you arent gay, thats gotta count for something

lauralynne · 12-23-2009, 02:44 PM

21. If Rossi was not so busy all the time then him and I would run away together and I would never be heard from again.

lol

CrazyKell · 12-23-2009, 02:49 PM

I liked 21 too.

For the most part...kind of a boring list though. I can find all that stuff out on my own. I like personal stuff like the bit about his assistant and his dog.

karl_1052 · 12-23-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

yeah but you arent gay, thats gotta count for something

Would you bet your life on that?

Trip · 12-23-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

yeah but you arent gay, thats gotta count for something

There's an interesting poll:

Would you rather have your life or be the best motorcycle rider evar, but have to take it in the ass?

Dave · 12-23-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

There's an interesting poll:

Would you rather have your life or be the best motorcycle rider evar, but have to take it in the ass?

also switch places with him for a sec, you can ride bikes. Can his ass run a nuke plant? :Lol:

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Would you bet your life on that?

been nice knowing you karl

Trip · 12-23-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

also switch places with him for a sec, you can ride bikes. Can his ass run a nuke plant? :Lol:

I can't run a nuke plant, I just deal with my small slice.

Dave · 12-23-2009, 04:17 PM

fail

well, stardom is one small spread of the cheeks away...

12-23-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	30 tidbits about Rossi 1. Rossi was born in 1979, the year his father Graziano took his first 250cc GP win (at Rijeka, Yugoslavia). 2. He started to race minimotos in 1989 and took his first regional title the following year. 3. Valentino's first proper bike was a Cagiva Mito 125cc he raced in the 93 125cc Italian Sport Production Championship. The following year, he took an official Mito to the title. 4. His first nickname, ‘Rossifumi', came about as a tribute to the much missed Japanese rider Norick Abe. 5. Rossi has an honorary Doctorate in Communications from the University of Urbino. 6. The race number 46 has been ever present in Rossi's career, as the Italian uses same number as his father Graziano ran with during his own GP career. 7. One of Rossi's favourite mascots is a turtle, which he displays with stickers on his Yamaha 800cc bike. 8. As one of the most famous Italians he has been caricatured in cartoon by the designer Milo Manara, who created his helmet artwork for the Mugello 2006 GP. 9. Valentino has become well-known for his wild race celebrations which have included dressing up as Robin Hood and taking an inflatable Claudia Schiffer doll for a ride. 10. His Grand Prix debut was in 1996. 11. The sun and the moon, which Rossi carries drawings of on his helmet, are said to reflect contrasting elements of his personality. 12. In 1999 Rossi created a superhero alter ego for himself named Valentinik. 13. Rossi was 22 when he won the (then) 500cc title in 2001. 14. His first Grand Prix win was in the 125cc race in the Cezch GP of '96. 15. Rossi has represented three manufacturers in the World Championship. With Aprilia he won 12 races in 125cc and 14 in 250cc. In the premier class he earned 33 victories with Honda, before his switch to Yamaha – with whom he has 29 GP wins to his name. 16. Indeed Rossi is the second most successful premier class rider of all time in terms of wins, with 62 in total. Only his compatriot Giacomo Agostini has won more premier class GPs. 17. In 2005, Rossi published his official biography, "What if I had never tried it?" 18. Valentino used Dunlop tyres in the lower classes and Michelin in MotoGP until the end of last year. In 2008 he runs on Bridgestone rubber. 19. When Rossi won the title with Yamaha in 2004 after his sensational move from Honda, it was his fourth consecutive premier class crown. 20. Rossi's pet dog Guido is a British bulldog which he has had since 2000. 21. If Rossi was not so busy all the time then him and I would run away together and I would never be heard from again. 22. He has dedicated race wins to other motorsports stars such as Barry Sheene, Colin Mcrae and Mick Hailwood, amongst others. 23. One of Rossi's closest friends Uccio works as his personal assistant in the MotoGP paddock. 24. Rossi once dressed up as Elvis Presley for the magazine Rolling Stone. 25. Along with Shinya Nakano, Rossi has appeared in every race in the modern four-stroke MotoGP era. 26. In fact, since 1996, Rossi has never missed a race. 27. 2008 is Rossi's ninth year in the premier class. 28. He is a big fan of Internazionale (Milan) football club and is a good friend of their Italian international Marco Materazzi. 29. Rossi is a rally enthusiast and an accomplished driver - he has taken part in two WRC events and taken wins at the annual Monza Rally. 30. The Italian has appeared on the podium 135 times in his World Championship career. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

12-23-2009, 02:44 PM	#4
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	21. If Rossi was not so busy all the time then him and I would run away together and I would never be heard from again. lol __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

12-23-2009, 02:49 PM	#5
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I liked 21 too. For the most part...kind of a boring list though. I can find all that stuff out on my own. I like personal stuff like the bit about his assistant and his dog.

12-23-2009, 04:17 PM	#10
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	fail well, stardom is one small spread of the cheeks away...