#jonekerold | MOTOSPOT Classic

Jean-Louis Tournadre, the unlikely 250cc World Champion!!!

A few days ago my friend Silverio reminded me that among the few private riders who were able to win the world title in motorcycling, it ...

Italy/Monza GP, 1981, 350cc, one of many battles with Toni Mang

Grand Prix racing has always benefitted from hard fought rivalries, and my rivalry with the five time World Champion, Toni Mang, ...

My first motorcycle!

This photo, sitting on my first bike, a YAMAHA YDS3 250cc, reminds me of the unconventional path I took to reach my racing goal. It was...

1980, Jon Ekerold, "THE PRIVATEER"

Film of the 1980 German GP (Nurburgring) in the 350cc class. Jon Ekerold (nr. 8) won, by half a wheel, after an epic comeback that is...