“all of those titles and make such an impact on the sport,” the Belgian continues. “He was still so young and in his first year with me he was shy and didn’t talk so much! He was under control of his dadGeboers recalls: “I saw him riding for the first time on either a 125 or a 250 and could see there was some potential and he was a talented boy. Of course he was together with his Dad and we talked to Harry and said: ‘we have to do something.’There was no way then to know he would win …who was tough with him.“Later on we talked again about completing the story and winning a last title on a Suzuki but it would have been difficult as he was riding with Yamaha at the time and we’ve always been close to now is a good opportunity for GRP, Suzuki and Stefan; after all there is only one ‘Stefan Everts,’ one rider who has won 10 world titles. I think he can be a huge help to riders and knows what it takes to win and become champion. A few years ago we, as Suzuki, lost Roger [De Coster] Michele [Rinaldi],” he reflects. “08 TEAM SUZUKI RACINGWhat we have and therefore a lot of our power. I believe this is now coming back through Stefan and all the experience he has and even through working for a European manufacturer after his riding days. We want to use that.”After being such an integral part of Suzuki’s motocross across a period almost reaching half a century, Geboers might be handing over the ‘reigns’ but is not planning on wholesale retirement just yet. “I will be around to make sure everything goes smoothly as Stefan steps into my shoes,” he explains. “I will give my experience and knowledge where it counts and I will also still be involved on the technical side and hope to do so while I’m still physically able!”As for Everts, supported by wife Kelly, two young children and father Harry, he is now ready to give back. Suzuki has won Grands Prix in every year since 2006 and if ‘72’ can impart any of his skill, wisdom and technique onto his new charges in the future then the sight of those fast RM-Zs will continue to be enjoyed right at the front of the pack.MXGP SE: The plan in the future is to get the whole MX2 team under the GRP structure. I want to give focus on the MX2 development and find good Eriders. championships in all classes.MX riders who can be our future factory The goals are eventually to battle for the SE: I believe that I can make Kevin stronger! I know his weak points and we’ve already started working on those with him. I believe that we have never seen the best off him in an entire season. It’s my challenge to make him believe that he can do it; everyone knows that he’s got the talent. Ben Townley will be by his side and we will support Steven Frossard if he makes it back. We signed him just before he had his accident at the Lombardia Grand Prix at We had to make a decision on whether we will have three riders because Steven’s condition and recovery was still unsure and we did not know when he would be fit to ride again.Mantova. Maybe some people can see it as a risky move SE: but Ben and I have been in contact for a while and when he visited Europe last spring we had a lot of late night talks…finally he asked one morning if my dad and I would coach him for his comeback. I did not expect this at all; I was blown away. I’ve known Ben since he arrived in Europe back in 2001 and know that he can be a very stubborn man. He has a strong mind and character. He really opened up and threw his soul on the table. I explained to him how I have learnt to work during my career and how I had to admit that I didn’t believe in comeback, but when I saw Ben racing at Glen Helen and Erneé for the Motocross of Nations, we were all impressed. We gave him a real chance and here we are together. Knowing that Ben opened-up and wants to go Grand Prix racing differently, plus how he wants to work, I believe he can make a nice comeback.SE: I have always seen and believed that the Suzuki is one of the better bikes on the track. Now that I have tested one I am even more convinced. and ready for success. It’s now a matter off getting the riders ready to go and do it!M-Z450 is more-than capable The RDecember 2015 Racing News 09How do you see the European Championship side of the team developing? Kevin Strijbos will again lead the team. You used to battle on the track in 2005-2006 and now you are working together. What are your thoughts and will you have one or two riders beside him?MX2/ Ben Townley is onboard. Some people would consider the 30 year old a risk, others might see it as an inspired move. How did you end up signing the New Zealander?The Rwork to be done on the race bike because it is already proven to be competitive?M-Z450: is there much STEFAN EVERTS Q & A
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