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Gerrit Wolsink
Wolsink in 1979
NationalityNetherlands Dutch
Born1947 (age 76–77)
Hengelo, Gelderland, Netherlands
Motocross career
Years active1970-1981
TeamsSuzuki
Wins14

Gerrit Wolsink (born 1947 in Hengelo, Gelderland) is a Dutch former professional Grand Prix motocross racer who competed in motocross Grand Prix world championships in the 1970s. He is best remembered for being a five-time winner of the 500cc United States Grand Prix of motocross.[1][2]

A dentist by training, Gerrit Wolsink chose a career in motorcycle racing.[2] He began competing on the Grand Prix motocross circuit on a Maico motorcycle as a privateer. In 1974 he was offered a spot on the Suzuki factory racing team as Roger De Coster's team-mate. He finished third in the 500cc world championship in 1975 and 1977 and second in 1976 and 1979.[3]

References

  1. ^ American Motorcyclist, September 1976, Vol. 30, No. 9, ISSN 0277-9358
  2. ^ a b "Carlsbad's Last Motocross Grand Prix Is Today : Raceway Where the Sport Developed Has Produced Its Share of Memories". latimes.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. ^ Gerrit Wolsink career profile

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