Kris VanOrden
03-17-2009, 06:14 PM
Rizla has officially re-signed with Suzuki as reported here at the start of the month, by sending out an official press release overnight. Chris Vermeulen and Loris Capirossi’s union over the off-season has had a small part in convincing the cigarette paper company to stay.
“This is very positive news for Suzuki to continue our partnership with Rizla in today’s current difficult climate. We have enjoyed a very close relationship, both on and off the track, with Rizla during the past three years and have certainly considered all the representatives of Rizla as part of the team,” said team manager Paul Denning.
“Our on track performance during the first two tests has also been very encouraging and shows how much hard work the factory has put in during the off season. The GSV-R has certainly come a long way since last year and we know there is still more to come - Chris and Loris were both very impressed with the new bike, but we know there is still a lot of work to do. The Suzuki team will continue to work hard to keep improving, and we are very positive about our prospects for 2009 in partnership with Rizla.”
“This is very positive news for Suzuki to continue our partnership with Rizla in today’s current difficult climate. We have enjoyed a very close relationship, both on and off the track, with Rizla during the past three years and have certainly considered all the representatives of Rizla as part of the team,” said team manager Paul Denning.
“Our on track performance during the first two tests has also been very encouraging and shows how much hard work the factory has put in during the off season. The GSV-R has certainly come a long way since last year and we know there is still more to come - Chris and Loris were both very impressed with the new bike, but we know there is still a lot of work to do. The Suzuki team will continue to work hard to keep improving, and we are very positive about our prospects for 2009 in partnership with Rizla.”