Vermeulen's Tribute To A Legend

VERMEULEN’S TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND

Australian MotoGP star Chris Vermeulen owes a lot to his late mentor, roadracing-great Barry Sheene. In a nod to the former Suzuki star and two-time world champion, Vermeulen is bringing Sheen’s famous number 7 back to Suzuki. With Carlos Checa’s recent departure to World Superbike, the number was once again up for grabs. Vermeulen wasted no time snatching Sheen’s digi (complete with its characteristic crossed middle), which will grace the front of his Rizla Suzuki GSVR800 this season. “I always had il in my mind to one day race a Suzuki with the number Barry made famous on it,” Vermeulen said. “I just hope that I now have the same success that he enjoyed!” -Blake Conner