The MotoGP heads to Mugello this weekend for the 8th round of the 2011 MotoGP season. The Mugello circuit has a long history of MotoGP racing. Here are some statistics about the Italian circuit.
2000 - If Jorge Lorenzo finishes in the top 10, he’ll become the 10 rider in the history of the MotoGP to score more than 2000 points in his career.
1974 - The Mugello circuit was built in 1974.
216.85 - Dani Pedrosa hit 216.85 mph down the .7 mile straight at Mugello in 2009 during a free practice session. It is the fastest speed recorded at Mugello for a MotoGP bike.
35 - The first 500cc GP race was held at Mugello 35 years ago. Barry Sheene won the race ahead of Phil Read by .1 seconds.
15 - For the last 15 years, there has been an Italian rider on the podium at Mugello.
20 - Loris Capirossi has raced at Mugello for 20 consecutive years. Sadly, Capirossi will end his remarkable streak this weekend.
7 - Valentino Rossi won 7 consecutive times at Mugello from 2002-2008. Rossi had a podium in 2009 and did not race at Mugello in 2010 due to his broken leg.
3.259 - The Mugello circuit is 3.259 miles long.
.7 - The longest straight at Mugello is .7 miles long.
The MotoGP riders will hit the track for their first free practice sessions tomorrow. The race will be held on Sunday.
