Mike Baldwin (motorcyclist)

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Mike Baldwin

Nationality	United States

Grand Prix motorcycle racing career
Active years	1979,1981,1985 - 1988
Teams	Yamaha
Grands Prix	37
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podium finishes	6
Career points	133
Pole positions	1
Fastest laps	0
First Grand Prix	1979 500cc West German Grand Prix
Last Grand Prix	1988 500cc British Grand Prix

Mike Baldwin (born January 15, 1955 in Pasadena, California) is a former motorcycle road racer. He was a top contender in AMA Superbike racing during the 1980s who also competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

Baldwin won five AMA Formula 1 titles as well as becoming the first rider to win three Suzuka 8 Hours races. His best finish in the 500cc world championships was a fourth place in the 1986 season while racing for the Kenny Roberts-Yamaha team. Baldwin seemed poised to become one of the top American road racers, but injuries curtailed his career.

In 2001, he was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.