Guido Paci

Guido Paci
Nationality	Italian
Born	December 27, 1949 Servigliano, Italy
Died	April 10, 1983 (aged 33) Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy
Motorcycle racing career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing Active years 1980 - 1983 First race 1980 500cc Nations Grand Prix Last race 1983 500cc French Grand Prix Team(s) Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 19 0 0 0 0 24

Guido Paci^[1] (December 27, 1949 - April 10, 1983) was an Italian professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He competed in the 500cc class from 1980 until his death. His best finish to a season was in 1981 when he finished in 11th position in the standings.

Paci was participating in a motorcycle endurance race at Imola in 1983 when he lost control of his bike at full speed, hitting straw bales stacked against a concrete wall at what is now called the Villeneuve chicane. He was still alive when medical crews quickly rushed to his aid, but eventually died of critical head and chest injuries. He was 33 years old.

References

1. "Career results of Guido Paci". MotoGP official website. Retrieved April 2, 2015.