International Road Race Legend from Yesteryear: Luca Boscoscuro

The international road racing legend of yesteryear, where has he gone, what is he up to now, and how does he view today's road racing sport? In this section, we ask these former heroes a series of (the same) questions. This week: Luca Boscoscuro

Who is Luco Boscoscuro?

Name : Luca Boscoscuro
Nickname : Bosco
Date of Birth : 27-12-1971
Nationality : Italian
Current Residence: Lugo di Vicenza, Italy
Start of road racing career : 1990
Race Classes Active in : 250cc European Championship, 250cc Grand Prix
Championship Titles: 1995 250cc European Champion
End of road racing career : 2001
Current profession : Motorcycle constructor, team owner & team manager at SpeedUp Factory Racing

How did you first get involved in road racing?

I got into racing after watching the battles between Wayne Rainey and Kevin Schwantz on TV.

Which rider did you have the best battles with on the track?

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Best motorcycle you've ridden and why?

Without any doubt, the Aprilia from those years—it was a true racer.

Favorite Circuit you have raced?

Mugello, because it’s a really technical circuit and a very challenging track.

What is the strangest or most hilarious experience you've had in racing?

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Do you have a special memory of racing in the Netherlands?

CMSNL is based in the Netherlands
My best memories are of the old TT Circuit Assen. Before the last modifications, it was one of the most legendary and historically rich circuits on the calendar. Besides being a very challenging track, it always brought out a lot of emotion.

The best thing you've gained from racing

I lived out my dream. As a young kid I enjoyed motorbikes and got to turn that into a career and a job. I travelled the world and had some success. More importantly, I was being paid to do something which I loved doing which was to ride motorbikes fast. I loved every minute of it.

What is the best thing you've gained from racing?

Nothing specific, but everything in general. I can't imagine a life without racing now.

What did you do after your active road racing career ended?

After I stopped racing, I became the sporting director within the Piaggio Group.

Are you still involved in the sport in any way?

Yes, of course I am! (team owner & team manager at SpeedUp Factory Racing).

Which current or past motorcycle would you like to ride?

I would really like to ride a Ducati MotoGP bike.

For which current rider do you have a lot of respect and why?

Marc Márquez is definitely the rider I have a lot of respect for because he’s a great champion, as he's shown through the choices he’s made in recent years.

Who do you see as the greatest upcoming road racing talent and why?

How could I not say Fermín Aldeguer? I think he’s truly a great talent, but he still has a lot to prove.

Who will be the 2024 MotoGP & WorldSBK world champions?

Francesco (Pecco) Bagnaia and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu.

With your experience, how do you view the current developments within international road racing?

If we’re talking about MotoGP, I don’t think we can say anything other than that Dorna is doing a great job. I’m very satisfied with how they’re running things.



This blog was written in collaboration with Racesport.nl

source: https://www.racesport.nl/de...
issued: Monday, August 19, 2024
updated: Monday, August 19, 2024

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