The 53rd GP La Bañeza edition, past, present and future of motorcycle racing

This weekend the motorsport festival in our country will be in La Bañeza, as one of the most legendary events will take place there, the Gran Premio de La Bañeza, where participants, organizers and spectators will once again enjoy the smell of petrol on an urban track that always draws crowds and delivers spectacular races.

Every August the streets of La Bañeza turn into an urban circuit to welcome the machines, their riders and their teams, as part of the town’s festivities dedicated to the Assumption and Saint Roch. This 2012 was no exception, and here we have one of the most exciting events. This time, the streets of La Bañeza will host several categories: classic 4T, classic 2T, and the 125cc alongside the new Moto3. So maximum excitement awaits us this weekend in La Bañeza. Nobody should miss these extraordinary races, and it’s also a good chance to watch the documentary they have prepared, because it will be a delight for all two-wheel enthusiasts.

For this year’s edition we have 29 riders registered in the headline category of the competition, while in Classic 2T there are 49 entries and in Classic 4T there are 31 riders. That means plenty of presence on track, which will add even more excitement to every race. Don’t miss them, and make a note of the schedule: the 2T class starts at 12:00, the 4T at 12:45, and the Gran Premio with the 125cc and Moto3 at 14:00.

It will undoubtedly be a great festival, culminating on Sunday 19 August with the races. It’s your moment: don’t let the opportunity pass to come to La Bañeza and experience the Gran Premio, just as great names of motorcycling did in their time, such as Ángel Nieto, Jorge Martínez “Aspar”, Champi Herreros, Ricardo Tormo, Grau and Phil Read, among others.

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