Pentti Korhonen

Pentti Korhonen
NationalityFinnish
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1969 - 1970, 1972 - 1979
First race1969 250cc Finnish Grand Prix
Last race1979 350cc Finnish Grand Prix
First win1975 350cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix
Last win1975 350cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix
Team(s)Yamaha
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
62 1 10 1 0 346

Pentti Korhonen (born 14 June 1951) is a Finnish former professional motorcycle road racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing between 1969 and 1979.

Korhonen was born in Rantasalmi, Finland. He had his most successful year in 1975 when he won the 350cc Yugoslavian Grand Prix and finished in third place in the 350cc World Championship, behind Johnny Cecotto and Giacomo Agostini.[1]

References

  1. ^ Pentti Korhonen career statistics at MotoGP.com[permanent dead link‍]


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