Wayne Rainey

Wayne Wesley Rainey (born October 23, 1960) is an American former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, he won the 500cc World Championship three times and the Daytona 200 once. He was characterized by his smooth, calculating riding style, and for his intense rivalry with compatriot Kevin Schwantz, between 1987 and 1993.

Wayne Rainey
Rainey on the Yamaha YZR500
NationalityAmerican
Born (1960-10-23) October 23, 1960
Downey, California, U.S.
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1984, 1988 - 1993
First race1984 250cc Nations Grand Prix
Last race1993 500cc Italian Grand Prix
First win1988 500cc British Grand Prix
Last win1993 500cc Czech Republic Grand Prix
Team(s)Yamaha
Championships500cc - 1990, 1991, 1992
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
94 24 65 16 23 1270.5
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