Flashback Friday: Hello Duhamel, My Old Friend

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Published on Friday, April 8, 2022 08:00 EDT

During the winter of 2022, CSBK will celebrate Suzuki’s 2021 National Manufacturer’s Title with a look back at the history of Suzuki’s production-based racers.  Each Friday will offer a glimpse into the impressive legacy of Suzuki’s success.

Image 13: Friday, April 8

In 2009, the Blackfoot Picotte Performance Suzuki Team went to the March Daytona 200 to help an old friend.  The most successful racer in the history of the famed 200, Miguel Duhamel had lost his long-time American Honda ride and his one-time arch-rival Pascal Picotte offered support.  The 200 was run at night for the first time, and Duhamel is pictured in the race on his GSX-R600, where he finished 16th in the 80 rider field after a race stoppage and Pace Car issues.