One of the most successful racers in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history, Jorge "Aspar" Martínez, is born in beautiful Valencia, Spain.
Jorge "Aspar" Martínez became the 80cc World Champion in 1986, '87 and '88 while a works rider for Derbi. A double-champion in 1988, Martinez owned the 125cc Class, claiming the World Championship also aboard a Derbi.
Aspar quit twisting the throttle competitively in 1997 after 22 Grand Prix victories to his name in the 80cc Class and another 15 in the 125cc Class. In a GP career that began in 1982 he would have 196 starts, 37 wins, 61 podiums and 1599 points.
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