Antonio Maeso
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Antonio Maeso is a Spanish
motorcycling racer who was born in Madrid
but moved to live in Almería
, Andalusia
as a child.
career started when he was just four years old and his father bought a small dirt bike for him. Although he started off-road racing very young, it was not until he was 15 that he entered his first road race. He participated in the 50 cc
, 80 cc, and 125 cc categories until 2002, winning 4 county championships. He then moved to Superbikes, racing a Yamaha
R1. Twice Spanish winner of the R1 Yamaha Cup, Maeso has been contesting the National level Superbike championship (called Extreme in Spain) since then. In 2007 he was a newcomer to the Isle of Man
Tourist Trophy
races, getting two finishing medals. He continued to compete in the hardest races in the world and in 2009 he came out with a 17th final position at the Senior TT race, lapping at 122,6 mph. For 2010 he will be one of the riders on the starting grid for the TT, competing in all solo classes.
races there.
Spain
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motorcycling racer who was born in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
but moved to live in Almería
Almería
Almería is a city in Andalusia, Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the province of the same name.-Toponym:Tradition says that the name Almería stems from the Arabic المرية Al-Mariyya: "The Mirror", comparing it to "The Mirror of the Sea"...
, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
as a child.
Early life
Antonio Maeso's motorcyclingMotorcycling
Motorcycling is the act of riding a motorcycle. A variety of subcultures and lifestyles have been built up around motorcycling.-Benefits:Robert M. Pirsig's book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was a paean celebrating motorcycling...
career started when he was just four years old and his father bought a small dirt bike for him. Although he started off-road racing very young, it was not until he was 15 that he entered his first road race. He participated in the 50 cc
50 cc
The 50 cc class was the ultra-lightweight class in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, and formed part of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme World Championships from 1962 until 1983; when the class was replaced by 80 cc....
, 80 cc, and 125 cc categories until 2002, winning 4 county championships. He then moved to Superbikes, racing a Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
R1. Twice Spanish winner of the R1 Yamaha Cup, Maeso has been contesting the National level Superbike championship (called Extreme in Spain) since then. In 2007 he was a newcomer to the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
Tourist Trophy
Tourist Trophy
Tourist Trophy may refer to:* Isle of Man TT, the original Tourist Trophy motorcycle racing event* RAC Tourist Trophy, the longest awarded prize in motorsports* Dutch TT at Assen, a MotoGP event...
races, getting two finishing medals. He continued to compete in the hardest races in the world and in 2009 he came out with a 17th final position at the Senior TT race, lapping at 122,6 mph. For 2010 he will be one of the riders on the starting grid for the TT, competing in all solo classes.
Personal record
- height: 173 cm
- weight: 68 kg "wet"
- Studies: High Technician of International Trade and Marketing and in Business Management & Marketing, Commercial English Technician.
List of victories
From 1995 to the present, Maeso has achieved victories in all national categories − 50 cc, 80 cc, 125 cc, in the Superbikes Regional Championship, and the Yamaha R1 Spanish Championship. He was the first Spaniard in more than 30 years to race in the Isle of Man, competing in the TTIsle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
races there.
2007
- Award for competing and finishing two races at the Isle of Man TT
- Formula Extreme Spanish Championship
2003
- Yamaha R1 Challenge Cup National Final Champion
- Champion of the Andalucía Fam Series Championship (1000c.C.)
- Champion of Challenge Yamaha-Cepsa Andalucía R1
2002
- Champion of the AlmeríaAlmeríaAlmería is a city in Andalusia, Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the province of the same name.-Toponym:Tradition says that the name Almería stems from the Arabic المرية Al-Mariyya: "The Mirror", comparing it to "The Mirror of the Sea"...
Supermotard Championship - Champion of the AlmeríaAlmeríaAlmería is a city in Andalusia, Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the province of the same name.-Toponym:Tradition says that the name Almería stems from the Arabic المرية Al-Mariyya: "The Mirror", comparing it to "The Mirror of the Sea"...
Scooters 50 C.C. Championship
2001
- Champion of the National Final of Yamaha R1 Challenge
- Second Classified of the Fórmula Campeones cat "Motociclismo Superseries"
- Champion of the Andalucía Fam Series Championship (600-1000c.C.)
- Champion of Challenge Yamaha-Cepsa Andalucía R1
2000
- Champion of Challenge Yamaha-Cepsa Andalucía R1
- Champion of Regional of MurciaMurcia-History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village...
De 80 C.C Scooters - Second Classified of Regional De MurciaMurcia-History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village...
Automatics 50 C.C.
1998
- Champion of Regional De MurciaMurcia-History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village...
125 C.C. Production - Second Clasified of Trofeo Interautonómico Castilla La Mancha-MurciaMurcia-History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village...
125 C.C. Production
1997
- Champion of the Open 125 C.C. Production
- Champion of the Castilla La Mancha 125 C.C. Production
- Second Classified of the Regional of MurciaMurcia-History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village...
125 C.C. Production - Second Classified of the Regional of MurciaMurcia-History:It is widely believed that Murcia's name is derived from the Latin words of Myrtea or Murtea, meaning land of Myrtle , although it may also be a derivation of the word Murtia, which would mean Murtius Village...
250 Gran Prix - 21 Clas. Europen Championship 250 Gran Prix