with Bill Johnston
Ok, looking at the pictures you are probably thinking “Wow! There is a Huge can of Red Bull on top of that Suzuki Vitara!”. Well, depending on who you talk to that statement could be right OR wrong…
It looks almost exactly like a Vitara, except for the definite lack of any Suzuki insignia anywhere on the vehicle. In the places you would normally find the Suzuki markings you will find new emblems showing that the vehicle is actually a Red Bull Racer! After talking with the local corporate representative, I have been told that this silver and blue vehicle is NOT a Suzuki, but a Red Bull Racer. She was adamant. And when I asked to photograph the vehicle for an article such as this, I was told that it would not be possible. Good thing I got lucky and found it at a local mud bog event… I must admit that I have never found a giant beverage can, or even a cool ‘drop-in’ double cooler back seat in any of the Suzuki Parts catalogs I have gone through. So I guess they may be right… yup, sure had me fooled.
Look closely at the pictures, or even better yet – talk to local Red Bull Racer pilots that frequent large events in your area. Then you make up your mind whether this is a Suzuki or not… (I still wouldn’t mind finding one of those coolers though – hehehe)
08/11/10 14:08:18