Joan Garriga Explained

Joan Garriga
Nationality:Spanish
Gp Active Years:
Gp Teams:Yamaha
Gp Race Starts:108
Gp Race Wins:3
Gp Podiums:13
Gp Total Points:687
Gp Poles:2
Gp Fastest Laps:11
Gp First Race: 250cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix
Gp First Win: 250cc Expo 92 Grand Prix
Gp Last Win: 250cc Czechoslovakian Grand Prix
Gp Last Race: 500cc European Grand Prix
Sbk Manufacturers:Ducati
Sbk Race Starts:8
Sbk Race Wins:0
Sbk Podiums:1
Sbk Total Points:71
Sbk Poles:0
Sbk Fastest Laps:0

Joan Garriga Vilaresau[1] (29 March 1963  - 27 August 2015) was a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He was known for his aggressive riding style.[2] Together with Sito Pons, he helped to forge the path for Spanish riders in the World Championship’s premier class.[2]

Garriga had his best year in 1988, when he won three races and finished second in the 250cc world championship to 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.[4]

In 1998, Garriga was arrested for drug trafficking and possessing illegal weapons, and ultimately sentenced to two years' imprisonment, suspended. Court-obtained medical records showed that he had been regularly taking drugs during his motorcycle-racing career.[5] [6]

Garriga died due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle road accident in August 2015.[7]

Motorcycle Grand Prix results

Source:[3]

Points system from 1969 to 1987:

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Points system from 1988 to 1992:
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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearClassTeam123456789101112131415PointsRankWins
250ccYamahaRSA
-
NAT
-
ESP
-
AUT
-
GER
-
FRA
-
YUG
14
NED
-
BEL
-
GBR
-
SWE
-
RSM
-
0-0
250ccJJ CobasRSA
NC
ESP
18
GER
NC
NAT
11
AUT
7
YUG
NC
NED
-
BEL
7
FRA
11
GBR
20
SWE
14
RSM
14
818th0
500ccCagivaESP
8
NAT
NC
GER
NC
AUT
NC
YUG
12
NED
10
BEL
NC
FRA
20
GBR
NC
SWE
-
RSM
NC
417th0
250ccDucados-YamahaJPN
6
ESP
3
GER
8
NAT
NC
AUT
11
YUG
9
NED
8
FRA
-
GBR
-
SWE
-
CZE
9
RSM
7
POR
2
BRA
10
ARG
7
4611th0
250ccDucados-YamahaJPN
6
USA
10
ESP
2
EXP
1
NAT
3
GER
3
AUT
3
NED
1
BEL
6
YUG
2
FRA
4
GBR
3
SWE
2
CZE
1
BRA
5
2212nd3
250ccDucados-YamahaJPN
10
AUS
4
USA
NC
ESP
4
NAT
NC
GER
8
AUT
NC
YUG
5
NED
NC
BEL
7
FRA
8
GBR
6
SWE
10
CZE
7
BRA
11
988th0
500ccDucados-YamahaJPN
10
USA
6
ESP
9
NAT
8
GER
7
AUT
9
YUG
NC
NED
6
BEL
9
FRA
8
GBR
7
SWE
8
CZE
5
HUN
5
AUS
6
1216th0
500ccDucados-YamahaJPN
7
AUS
NC
USA
8
ESP
4
ITA
8
GER
7
AUT
6
EUR
6
NED
12
FRA
11
GBR
9
RSM
7
CZE
6
VDM
6
MAL
4
1217th0
500ccDucados-YamahaJPN
12
AUS
9
MAL
4
ESP
7
ITA
6
EUR
10
GER
9
NED
4
HUN
8
FRA
4
GBR
3
BRA
NC
RSA
10
617th0
500ccCagivaAUS
-
MAL
-
JPN
-
ESP
-
AUT
-
GER
-
NED
-
EUR
9
RSM
-
GBR
-
CZE
-
ITA
-
USA
-
FIM
-
725th0

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RFME Campeonatos de España de Velocidad / Resistencia - Campeones de España / Vencedores de Copa de España / Trofeo Nacional. fedemoto.info. Real Federación Motociclista Española. 23 June 2013. es.
  2. Web site: Forever, Juan Garriga . motogp.com . 4 March 2016 .
  3. Web site: motogp.com · Juan Garriga. motogp.com.
  4. Web site: Juan Garriga WSBK statistics . worldsbk.com . 4 March 2016 .
  5. Web site: Bad Boy No.3: Juan Garriga . Barker, Stuart . 6 December 2010 . Visordown.com . Immediate Media Company . 17 August 2012.
  6. Web site: El ex piloto Joan Garriga, condenado a dos años de prisión . 6 February 2003 . ElMundo.es . Mundinteractivos, SA . 17 August 2012. es.
  7. Web site: R.I.P. Former World Championship Racer Joan Garriga. 2015-08-27. 2015-12-24. David. Swarts. Roadracing World.