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Gerrit Wolsink

Gerrit Wolsink
Wolsink 1979.jpg
Wolsink in 1979
Nationality Dutch
Born 1947 (age 69–70)
Hengelo, Gelderland, Netherlands
career
Years active -1981
Teams Suzuki
Wins 14

Gerrit Wolsink (born 1947 in Hengelo, Gelderland) is a Dutch former professional Grand Prix 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.

A dentist by training, Gerrit Wolsink chose a career in motorcycle racing. He began competing on the Grand Prix motocross circuit on a Maico motorcycle as a privateer. In he was offered a spot on the Suzuki factory racing team as Roger De Coster's teammate. He finished third in the in and and second in and .



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