About Silvio Grassetti
Lived 1936 – 2018 (aged 82). Silvio Grassetti was an Italian motorcycle racer.
Silvio Grassetti (24 February 1936 – 9 September 2018) was an Italian professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer.
Motorcycle racing career Grassetti was born in Montecchio, Sant'Angelo in Lizzola. The son of a Benelli employee, he began his racing career as a privateer Benelli racer. He made his Grand Prix debut as a Benelli factory rider in 1959. His best year was in 1969 when he finished second to Giacomo Agostini in the 350cc world championship. In 1971, Grassetti won the 250cc Austrian and Belgian Grand Prix races, but inconsistent results relegated him to only seventh place in the championship. He retired in 1974 after suffering serious injuries at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Grassetti won three Grand Prix races in his career.
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Who was Silvio Grassetti?
Italian motorcycle racer (1936–2018)
When was Silvio Grassetti born?
Silvio Grassetti was born on 24 February 1936 in Sant'Angelo in Lizzola.
When did Silvio Grassetti die?
Silvio Grassetti died on 9 September 2018 in Sant'Angelo in Lizzola.
What was Silvio Grassetti's occupation?
Silvio Grassetti was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Silvio Grassetti?
Silvio Grassetti was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Silvio Grassetti. https://biography.guide/silvio-grassetti/
MLA: "Silvio Grassetti." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/silvio-grassetti/.
Chicago: "Silvio Grassetti." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/silvio-grassetti/.
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