An amazing story of a family passionate about motorcycling.

A motorcycling pioneer in his home village. Before the war, in the ’36s, he brought the first motorcycle to his community. Although his initial passion was for mechanics, Ilie began to train in the village lanes and to take part in competitions in Timisoara. However, because of his humble origins, his talent was not immediately recognised by the “good world”.

However, after the war, motorcycling, which Ilie practised out of sheer passion, became a nationally organised activity in Bucharest. With rapid strides, the young motorcyclist gained respect and became a member of the “Locomotiva” Club in Timișoara, where he took over as coach of the “Moto” section.

Ilie Pascotă’s story is one of perseverance and the struggle for recognition in a sport dominated by social privilege. With his passion and talent, he paved the way for future generations of motorcyclists and inspired the development of motorcycling in his community.

Driven by the passion he inherited from his father, uncle and grandfather, Ionel Pascotă began to turn his dream into reality in 1993, when he participated in his first motorcycle race in Timisoara. Three years later, in 1996, he won his first national championship title in the 50cc class, marking the beginning of an extraordinary period in his career.

This was followed by a golden period for the athlete, which lasted from 1996 to 2014. During these years, Ionel Pascotă managed to collect an impressive 32 national championship titles in all speed classes. Each victory was the result of his hard work, dedication to the sport and inexhaustible desire to achieve the highest performances.

With each race and each title won, Ionel Pascotă has demonstrated that his passion and talent are undeniable. His outstanding performances have brought fame and recognition not only to him but to the entire Pascotă family, strengthening the tradition of motorcycling in their ranks.

Ionel Pascotă was raised and trained by his father, Ilie. Despite the sadness and pain of losing his father, he and his brother Petrică decided to continue to take the family name to even greater heights. In August 1955, in Craiova, Ionel even participated with his father’s motorcycle.
He didn’t get off his bike for 45 years, devoting his energy and love to the one sport that made him feel closer to his father.

Petrică Pascotă, coached by his father Ilie, after competing in Craiova in 1955 with his older brother, a decades-long period of victories followed for the Pascotă brothers.
Petrică even scored a victory in his first race on a 98 cmc “Matra” motorcycle. His passion for the sport kept his youngest son Petrică alive for 35 years, during which he became national champion five times and runner-up seven times. He has also been on the podium ten times, winning bronze medals.
Through perseverance and determination, Petrică Pascotă has managed to continue the family tradition and showcase his remarkable skills in the world of motorcycling.

“The ‘Greatest Youngest’ Patrick, with all his determination and talent, has proved that age is no obstacle to success. At just 8 years old, Patrick Pascotă won the National Champion title, proving from an early age that he is gifted with extraordinary skills in the world of motorcycling.

Over the years, young Patrick has continued to develop his skills and impress with his outstanding results. At just 14, he became European Champion, consolidating his position as a leader in international competition.

No matter what challenges he faced, Patrick never let himself be discouraged, but turned every obstacle into an opportunity to stand out and prove his worth. His outstanding performances have earned him the admiration and respect of the motorcycling community worldwide.