Ángel Nieto (FIM Grand Prix), Jordi Tarrés (FIM TrialGP), Tony Rickardsson (FIM SpeedwayGP), Stéphane Peterhansel (FIM RallyGP/FIM EnduroGP) and Stefan Everts (FIM MXGP) They will be honored in a program that will bring together champions, media and fans. Nieto will be incorporated posthumously, represented by his sons Pablo and Gelete.
“The honorees reflect the breadth of achievements celebrated by the Hall of Fame”they explain from the organization. The day will begin at the FIM headquarters, next to the RMM, with a press session by the president of the entity, Jorge Viegas. Likewise, journalists will have the opportunity to listen to their statements and ask questions, before the new members and Nieto’s representatives join the session.
A well-deserved recognition
After this long-awaited announcement, it was Viegas himself who highlighted such recognition: “The FIM Hall of Fame allows us to recognize riders whose achievements have marked the sport of motorcycling and continue to inspire new generations. Each of these five champions holds a special place in our history, and it will be a privilege to celebrate them together.”
He concluded by remembering that rendering “tribute to Ángel Nieto with his children will be a significant moment”. Furthermore, he explained that “By bringing these legends to our fans, we can share their stories and ensure their contribution to our sport is remembered.” Subsequently, the organization offered some information about the event, mainly highlighting that:
- The investiture ceremony will take place at RMM from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Each tribute will include a dedicated video, a moment for photographers to leave their handprints, a presentation and a speech from the honoree or their representatives.
Leaving a mark in the Hall of Fame
Handprints have special meaning within the FIM Hall of Fame, whose inscription celebrates the many hands that have shaped the sport. Their managers explain this issue: “a right hand gripping the accelerator, controlling the power, determining the outcome of each curve. But there are also other hands: those that write, photograph, repair, organize, provide help in case of emergency.”
They conclude by stating: “They are the hands of those who test the limits, make everything possible and tell the stories. Traces of memory that transcend generations and show the way to the future. Because they have also contributed to writing the history of two wheels: leaving their mark, to inspire and guide those who follow them”
In this context, by leaving their own mark, this year’s five honorees will add their mark to that history. The museum will be open to the public throughout the day, and fans are invited to attend the induction ceremony from 2:00 p.m., followed by a meeting with Tarrés, Rickardsson, Peterhansel and Everts, where they will be able to greet the players and sign autographs.
Ultimately, this event will offer fans the opportunity to honor the riders who led some of the most memorable achievements in motorcycling in recent decades, including our two compatriots. More information and details by visiting the official website of the museum itself.
