“Fast” Freddie Spencer
By Gregg Leary
Moto Racing -> Moto GP
Born: Shreveport, LA
500cc World Champion 1983, 1985
Youngest ever 500cc Champion Age 21
Honda’s first ever 500cc Champion
1983 Honda: 6 Wins (Won Championship by 2 points over Kenny Roberts)
1985: Honda 7 Wins
20 500cc GP Wins
Also 1985 250cc World Champion
Only rider in the modern era to win titles in two classes in the same year***
(250cc and 500cc in 1985)