1978 Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix

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Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg   1978 Venezuelan Grand Prix
Race details
Race 1 of 13 races in the
1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season
San Carlos Circuit layout.png
Date19 March 1978
Official nameII Grand Prix de Venezuela [1]
Location Autodromo Internacional de San Carlos
Course
  • Permanent racing facility
  • 4.135 km (2.569 mi)
500 cc
Pole position
Rider Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Johnny Cecotto
Time 1:35.300
Fastest lap
Rider Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene
Time 1:35.400
Podium
First Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene
Second Flag of the United States.svg Pat Hennen
Third Flag of the United States.svg Steve Baker
350 cc
Pole position
Rider Flag of Italy.svg Franco Uncini
Time 1:38.200
Fastest lap
Rider Flag of Italy.svg Franco Uncini
Time 1:36.600
Podium
First Flag of Japan.svg Takazumi Katayama
Second Flag of France.svg Patrick Fernandez
Third Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Pileri
250 cc
Pole position
Rider Flag of Italy.svg Franco Uncini
Time 1:39.400
Fastest lap
Rider Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Roberts
Time 1:38.500
Podium
First Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Roberts
Second Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Carlos Lavado
Third Flag of France.svg Patrick Fernandez
125 cc
Pole position
Rider Flag of Italy.svg Pierpaolo Bianchi
Time 1:44.900
Fastest lap
Rider Flag of Italy.svg Pierpaolo Bianchi
Time 1:44.800
Podium
First Flag of Italy.svg Pierpaolo Bianchi
Second Flag of Italy.svg Eugenio Lazzarini
Third Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Víctor León-Pacheco

The 1978 Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix was the first round of the 1978 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 19 March 1978 at the San Carlos Circuit.

Contents

500cc classification

Pos.RiderTeamManufacturerTime/RetiredPoints
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene Texaco Heron Team Suzuki Suzuki 48'21.30015
2 Flag of the United States.svg Pat Hennen Suzuki +21.70012
3 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Baker Team Gallina Nava Olio Fiat Suzuki +57.30010
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Parrish Suzuki +1 lap8
5 Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Roberto Pietri Yamaha +2 laps6
6 Flag of Germany.svg Gerhard Vogt Bill Smith Racing Yamaha +3 laps5
7 Flag of Italy.svg Leandro Becheroni Suzuki +6 laps4
Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Johnny Cecotto Yamaha Motor Company Yamaha Tyre problems
Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Roberts Yamaha Motor Company Yamaha Retired
Flag of Japan.svg Takazumi Katayama Sarome & Motul Team Yamaha Accident
Flag of Italy.svg Virginio Ferrari Team Gallina Nava Olio Fiat Suzuki Retired
Sources: [2] [3] [4]

350 cc classification

PosRiderManufacturerLapsTimeGridPoints
1 Flag of Japan.svg Takazumi Katayama Yamaha 2948:05.5515
2 Flag of France.svg Patrick Fernandez Yamaha 29+29.7312
3 Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Pileri Morbidelli 29+41.91710
4 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kork Ballington Kawasaki 29+43.478
5 Flag of France.svg Patrick Pons Yamaha 29+50.246
6 Flag of France.svg Christian Sarron Yamaha 29+58.4115
7 Flag of France.svg Eric Saul Yamaha 29+1:06.4154
8 Flag of Italy.svg Franco Bonera Yamaha 29+1:14.793
9 Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Eduardo Alemán Yamaha 29+1:28.0202
10 Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Antonio Piccioni Yamaha 29+1:33.1101
11 Flag of Italy.svg Franco Solaroli Yamaha 28+1 lap16
12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Woodland Yamaha 28+1 lap
13 Flag of Costa Rica.svg C. Cortes Harley-Davidson 28+1 lap
14 Flag of the United States.svg Kent Rockwell Yamaha 27+2 laps
Flag of Italy.svg Franco Uncini Yamaha 1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gregg Hansford Kawasaki 2
Flag of France.svg Olivier Chevallier Yamaha 6
Flag of Italy.svg Vinicio Salmi Yamaha 8
Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Jose Cecotto Yamaha 12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Herron Yamaha 13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mick Grant Kawasaki 14
Flag of Italy.svg Felice Agostini Yamaha 18
Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg "Dallefusine" Yamaha 19
30 starters in total
[4]

250 cc classification

PosRiderManufacturerLapsTimeGridPoints
1 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Roberts Yamaha 2847:15.6215
2 Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Carlos Lavado Yamaha 28+14.8312
3 Flag of France.svg Patrick Fernandez Yamaha 28+37.3510
4 Flag of France.svg Olivier Chevallier Yamaha 28+43.188
5 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kork Ballington Kawasaki 28+43.166
6 Flag of Italy.svg Mario Lega Morbidelli 28+54.995
7 Flag of Germany.svg Anton Mang Kawasaki 28+1:04.2114
8 Flag of the United States.svg Ted Henter Yamaha 28+1:35.5123
9 Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Eduardo Alemán Yamaha 27+1 lap152
10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Vic Soussan Yamaha 27+1 lap171
11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Herron Yamaha 27+1 lap19
12 Flag of Italy.svg Edoardo Elias Yamaha 27+1 lap20
13 Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Ángel Nieto Yamaha 27+1 lap
14 Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Fernando González Yamaha 27+1 lap18
15 Flag of Italy.svg Vinicio Salmi Yamaha 27+1 lap
16 Flag of the United States.svg Kent Rockwell Yamaha 26+2 laps13
17 Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Carlos Morante Yamaha 26+2 laps
18 Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg P. Betancourt Yamaha 26+2 laps
19 Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg F. Perez Yamaha 26+2 laps
20 Flag of Italy.svg "Prusso" Yamaha 26+2 laps
21 Flag of Mexico.svg G. Martinez Yamaha 26+2 laps
Flag of Italy.svg Franco Uncini Yamaha 1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gregg Hansford Kawasaki 4
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Pileri Morbidelli 7
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mick Grant Kawasaki 10
Flag of France.svg Eric Saul Yamaha 14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Woodland Yamaha 16
26 starters in total
[4]

125 cc classification

PosRiderManufacturerLapsTimeGridPoints
1 Flag of Italy.svg Pierpaolo Bianchi Minarelli 2646:05.5115
2 Flag of Italy.svg Eugenio Lazzarini MBA 26+54.0312
3 Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg V. T. Leon Morbidelli 26+1:20.6710
4 Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Alejandro Alemán Yamaha 26+1:21.8118
5 Flag of Italy.svg Riccardo Russo Morbidelli 24+2 laps146
6 Flag of Italy.svg Claudio Granata Morbidelli 24+2 laps155
7 Flag of Italy.svg Luigi Schiavione Morbidelli 21+5 laps164
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Ángel Nieto Bultaco 2
Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Ivan Palazzese Morbidelli 4
Flag of Italy.svg Maurizio Massimiani Morbidelli 5
Flag of Italy.svg Claudio Lusuardi Morbidelli 6
Flag placeholder.svg "Troisi" Morbidelli 8
Flag of France.svg Thierry Espié Motobécane 9
Flag of Italy.svg Guido Mancini Morbidelli 10
Flag of Italy.svg Germano Zanetti Morbidelli 12
Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg R. Olavarria Morbidelli 13
Flag of Italy.svg Felice Agostini Morbidelli 17
Flag of Uruguay.svg "Moreira" Yamaha 18
Flag of the United States.svg Keith Gonyou Yamaha 19
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg "Bernard" Yamaha 20
23 starters in total
[4]

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References

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  4. 1 2 3 4 Coleman, Barry (ed.). Motocourse 1978-1979. Hazleton Securities Ltd. p. 61. ISBN   0-905138-06-6.
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