Career
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 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.
