In Spain Angel Nieto is considered a national hero.
Nieto, born in Zamora (Spain) in 1947 on January 25th, became Spanish hero after achieving an enormous amount of race wins.
He won the Spanish National Championship title in the 50, 125, 250, 500, and 750 cc classes, retired in 1986 at the age of 39.
Nieto won 90 Grand Prix victories, 13 World Championship titles, 139 podium finishes and 34 Pole Positions.
He raced for different teams like: Derbi, Morbidelli, Kreidler, Minarelli and Garelli.
In Madrid you can visit the Angel Nieto museum to find out all about this Spanish Legend
