Juan Garriga
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Juan Garriga | |
Nationality | Spanish |
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Grand Prix motorcycle racing career | |
Active years | 1984 - 1993 |
Teams | Yamaha |
Grands Prix | 108 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 3 |
Podium finishes | 13 |
Career points | 687 |
Pole positions | 2 |
Fastest laps | 11 |
First Grand Prix | 1985 250cc Austrian Grand Prix |
First win | 1988 250cc Portuguese Grand Prix |
Last win | 1988 250cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix |
Last Grand Prix | 1993 500cc European Grand Prix |
Juan Garriga (born March 29, 1963) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He is remembered for his aggressive riding style.
Garriga had his best year in 1988 when he won three races and finished second in the 250cc world championship to Sito Pons. In 1990, Garriga moved up to the 500cc class but failed to repeat his successes in the 250 class. He competed in the Superbike World Championship in 1993.