Joan Garriga

Joan Garriga
Garriga at the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix.
Nationality	Spanish
Motorcycle racing career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing Active years 1984–1993 First race 1984 250cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix Last race 1993 500cc European Grand Prix First win 1988 250cc Expo 92 Grand Prix Last win 1988 250cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix Team(s) Yamaha Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 108 3 13 2 11 687 Superbike World Championship Active years 1993 Manufacturers Ducati Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 8 0 1 0 0 71

Joan Garriga Vilaresau^[1] (March 29, 1963 – August 27, 2015) was a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He is remembered for his aggressive riding style.^[2]

Garriga had his best year in 1988, when he won three races and finished second in the 250cc world championship to Sito Pons.^[3] In 1990, he moved up to the 500cc class but failed to repeat his successes in the 250 class. He also competed in the Superbike World Championship in 1993.

In 1998, Garriga was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and possessing illegal weapons. When the case came to trial, he was given a two-year sentence. Court-obtained medical records showed that he had been regularly taking drugs during his motorcycle racing career.^[4][5]

Garraiga died due to injuries suffered in a street bike accident in August of 2015.^[6]

Motorcycle Grand Prix results

Points system from 1969 to 1987:

Points system from 1988 to 1992:

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

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