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Epilogue: For Suzuki and Carmichael, the gamble paid off. For Honda… Carmichael continued to win. In 2005 he returned to Supercross and regained his title, giving Suzuki its first since 1981. In motocross, he won all 12 overalls for the third time in his career, falling two motos shy of yet another perfect season. In … Continued
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Part 10: Final negotiations: “It was just a f—ing business deal” Moorman had momentum with Suzuki and he flew to California to meet with Mel Harris and American Suzuki’s general counsel. They laid out the objectives and goals and agreed upon all the pertinent terms. “Mel was impressive in that he trusted me from a … Continued
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Part 9: Roger De Coster comes to the table As a purveyor of dirt bike racing talent, Roger De Coster watches, listens and engages. He knows what’s going on, who’s not happy and where improvements can be made. In his ninth season as Suzuki’s Team Manager, De Coster still searched for the dominance he enjoyed … Continued
