Allerton, Giles To Ride For Suzuki In Australian Superbike Championship

Allerton, Giles To Ride For Suzuki In Australian Superbike Championship

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From a press release issued by Team Suzuki:

ALLERTON JOINS SUPERBIKE SQUAD

Supersport rider Glenn Allerton has been drafted into the Australian Suzuki Superbike squad to race alongside three-times Champion Shawn Giles next year.

The 23-year-old privateer, who finished second in this year’s Supersport series with two round wins and 13 podium finishes, is excited about his racing prospects aboard Suzuki’s legendary GSX-R1000 Superbike and the opportunity to regain the title.

“Moving up to the Superbike class is a great step for me but the chance to ride with Team Suzuki is awesome. This is such a fantastic opportunity,” said Allerton.

“Team Suzuki has an incredible track record and Shawn is one of the most experienced riders in the country. I hope to learn a lot from everyone in the team. I want to win races with Team Suzuki and be as consistent as possible and I’d like to be in the top three at the end of next year.”

Team Suzuki Team Manager Phil Tainton believes Allerton’s self-imposed goals for the season will be challenging but totally achievable.

“Glenn is a very impressive young racer and we’re very pleased to welcome him into the team.

“Putting Shawn, with all of his talent and experience, alongside Glenn will give us a very strong rider combination. We will be out testing prior to Christmas with both riders before launching into an intensive testing and development period in the New Year.

“Team Suzuki conceded the title for the first time in four years and we’ll be out in force to reclaim the crown in 2005,” added Tainton.

TEAM SUZUKI AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKE WINS:

2003: Australian Superbike Championship – Craig Coxhell.
2002: Australian Superbike Championship – Shawn Giles.
2001: Australian Superbike Championship – Shawn Giles.
2000: Australian Superbike Championship – Shawn Giles.
1996: Australian Superbike Championship – Peter Goddard.


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