Rainmaster
Encyclopedia
Rainmaster is a term that has been used to describe racing drivers or motorcycle racers
who are thought to be especially skilled at driving in wet weather conditions.
Some that have had the title attributed to them are -
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP. The 125cc class uses a two-stroke engine while Moto2 and MotoGP use four-stroke engines. In 2010 the 250cc two-stroke was replaced...
who are thought to be especially skilled at driving in wet weather conditions.
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