MotoGP 1980 1 1980-05-11 1980-05-11 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/pgl0pu1748466337.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/dgni7x1748462769.jpg The 1980 Nations motorcycle Grand Prix was the first round of the 1980 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It was held on May 11, 1980 on the Santamonica International Circuit in Misano Adriatico in the presence of 50,000 spectators, In 500cc, Marco Lucchinelli, who started on pole, held off Kenny Roberts for the first few laps, before the American overtook "Lucky" and flew to victory, also aided by the many retirements due to mechanical problems. 2260900