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Tadahiko Taira

Tadahiko Taira

Japanese motorcycle racer

Tadahiko Taira (born November 12, 1956) is a Japanese former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.[1]

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Born in Minamisōma, he won three consecutive All Japan 500cc championships in 1983, 1984 and 1985.[2] Taira began his Grand Prix career in 1984 with Yamaha. He enjoyed his best season in 1987 when he finished the season in sixth place overall in the 500cc world championship.[1] His only Grand Prix victory came in 1986 at the 250cc San Marino Grand Prix.[1] In 1990, he teamed with Eddie Lawson to win the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race.[3]

Grand Prix career statistics[1]

Points system from 1969 to 1987:

Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Points 15 12 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1

Points system from 1988 to 1992:

Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Points 20 17 15 13 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

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References

  1. [1]
    "Tadahiko Taira career statistics at MotoGP.com". motogp.com. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  2. [2]
    "All-Japan Road Racing Champions". motoracing-japan.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  3. [3]
    "1990 Suzuka 8 Hours results". motoracing-japan.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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