World MotoGP Motorcycle Champ Rossi Wins Czech Grand Prix
Hits since 2/20/08
World MotoGP Motorcycle Champ Rossi Wins Czech Grand Prix
Hits since 2/20/08
World MotoGP Motorcycle Champ Rossi Wins Czech Grand Prix
VOA Sports
August 17, 2003
World MotoGP motorcycle champion Valentino Rossi of Italy ended his winless streak Sunday by winning the Czech Grand Prix in Brno. Rossi, who had gone four races without a win, edged championship rival Sete Gibernau, to extend his lead for the title to 34 points with six races remaining. Rossi finished the 22-lap, 119-kilometer MotoGP race in 44 minutes, 18.907 seconds, beating Gibernau by 0.042 seconds. Australia's Troy Bayliss was third, about 0.6 seconds back.
After 10 of the 16 races, Rossi has 212 points, while Gibernaus has 178, and Italian Max Biaggi is third with 141.
In the 250-CC race Randy de Puniet of France was the winner, while Spain's Daniel Pedrosa dominated the 125-CC race.
Any trademarks or service marks appearing here in nominative use are property of their respective owners, who are not affiliated with or in any way endorse The Crittenden Automotive Library.
Most of the collectibles lists on the site (including model kits, die cast cars and cards) are not complete due to the enormous volume of items available. They are intended to help users find available items, but are not good as checklists. The driver Win Lists usually consist of major event wins, and include minor events only when the information is available.
To notify the staff of CarsAndRacingStuff.com/The Crittenden Automotive Library of errors, to contribute information or to ask a question e-mail us.
We're always looking for more sources and material for the Library. You can promote your automotive-related or photography business by contributing to the Library. See our Advertising page for more information.