User:Razr Nation/sandbox/1979 Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix

The 1979 Venezuelan motorcycle Grand Prix was the first F.I.M. Grand Prix motorcycle racing round out of thirteen that composed the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season of 1979. It took place on March 18, 1979 at the Autodromo Internacional de San Carlos. British racer Barry Sheene managed to win the 500cc classification, defeating Italian Virginio Ferrari by 18 seconds. The 350cc classification was taken by Venezuelan racer Carlos Lavado, who was closely followed by Italian racer Walter Villa and Frech racer Patrick Fernandez.

Another Venezuelan racer, Walter Villa, managed to win the 250cc race, easily beating South African racer Kork Ballington, who crossed the line 20 seconds after Villa. Spanish racer Ángel Nieto became victorious in the 125cc classification, defeating French racer Thierry Espié and Italian racer Maurizio Massimiani. He would later win the 125cc season championship. Yamaha became the manufacturer with the highest number of races won by having its two Venezuelan racers, Lavado and Villa, win their correspondent races.