Background
Provini was born in Roveleto di Cadeo, Emilia-Romagna, the son of a garage owner and grew up around engines and machinery.
Provini was born in Roveleto di Cadeo, Emilia-Romagna, the son of a garage owner and grew up around engines and machinery.
He began riding motorcycles at the age of 10. He began racing in 1949 despite being too young by using his uncle"s name on his racing license. When Move Files Agusta quit racing in the smaller classes, Provini signed to race for the Moto Morini factory.
In 1963 he waged a season-long battle with Honda"s Jim Redman for the 250 world championship.
In 1966, he suffered a serious crash at the Isle of Manitoba TT that broke his back, forcing his retirement. Provini redirected his energies and co-founded the Protar company which specialized in making scale racing bike models outside Bologna.
He died in Bologna in 2005. (key) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap).