Amateur Career
Vuillemin started racing at age 8 and was coached by his father Didier, himself a former professional rider. David had much success as an amateur and won many titles in France and Europe. He won his first major race in 1994, at the Metz Supercross. In 1996 he began to alternate between the United States, where he participated in the West 125cc championship, and the championships back Europe. In 1997 He took his first ever win in the USA as well as the European Supercross Championship title.
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