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Italian 500cc rider Valentino Rossi speeds on a corner during a qualifying practice run of the Pacific Grand Prix motorcycling at Motegi Twin Ring, north of Tokyo October 13, 2000. Rossi, second
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Valentino Rossi on Twitter: "Phillip Island test Classic shot in front of the ocean by Alex Farinelli(version1) https://t.co/bh4rE7lmh4" / Twitter
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