Martti Pesonen

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Martti Pesonen
NationalityFinnish
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years 1969 - 1971
First race 1969 250cc Spanish Grand Prix
Last race 1971 350cc Dutch TT
StartsWinsPodiums Poles F. laps Points
19000094

Martti Pesonen is a Finnish former professional motorcycle road racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1969 to 1971.

Pesonen had his most successful year in 1970 when he finished in fifth place in the 350cc World Championship. [1] He was a childhood friend of motocross world champion, Heikki Mikkola. [2]

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References

  1. "Martti Pesonen career statistics". motogp.com. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  2. "Heikki Mikkola at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame". motorcyclemuseum.org. Retrieved 2022-12-05.