Elliott To Compete In BSB 1000cc Superstock Class For Morello Racing

Elliott To Compete In BSB 1000cc Superstock Class For Morello Racing

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ELLIOTT SET FOR SUPERSTOCK TITLE ASSAULT WITH MORELLO RACING IN 2015

20-year-old Josh Elliott, who finished sixth in this year’s series, will spearhead Morello Racing’s attack on next season’s Pirelli National 1000cc Superstock class aboard Kawasaki machinery.

The Northern Ireland rider scored a handful of impressive results during the 2014 campaign, with a Brands Hatch podium the highlight, and the Ballinamallard lad is delighted to be targeting a title winning season with Steve Buckenham’s Norfolk based team.

Josh Elliott:

“I have to say I’m delighted to have been able to sign for Morello Racing to compete in the Pirelli National 1000cc Superstock class in 2015. Steve Buckenham has put together a fantastic package for me and it was his passion and vision that sold it for me in the end.

“I’m excited that we will go testing early in the New Year, which will allow me to get to know the whole team. I’m also extremely pleased that Socialites Electric Cigarettes are continuing to be my primary sponsor on the Morello Racing Kawasaki ZX10R. However I would like to acknowledge the opportunity afforded me over the past two years by GA Racing and its sponsors, which gave me the opportunity to learn and grow as a rider.”

Looking ahead to next season, Elliott added: “The 2015 Pirelli National 1000cc Superstock Championship will be very competitive as ever, and with the news that former champion Alastair Seeley is returning, is great news. I am really looking forward to competing against such a quality rider. For sure it will be tough, but be under no illusion, I am not in it to make up the numbers next year.”

Morello Racing Director Steve Buckenham, said of his new signing: “We are very excited to have secured Josh’s signature for our 2015 Pirelli National 1000cc Superstock campaign. We see him as a very mature young rider with tremendous potential, having put in some outstanding performances last season. As a team Morello Racing will strive to provide him with the tools he needs to do a strong job all year.”

Jeremy Woodcroft, Head of Operations at Socialites Electric Cigarettes had these words to add: “We are very pleased to announce Socialites continued support for Josh as he moves to Morello Racing for 2015. He is an exciting young athlete and we wish him every success and look forward to building on the successful partnership forged over the past season.”

Josh Elliott Profile

D.O.B – 9th May 1994

Nickname – Jossi

Height – 181cm

Weight – 75kg

Hobbies – Cycling, Swimming, a little Motocross and the gym

Hometown – Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Educated at – Portora Royal School, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh & Sports Studies at South West College, Enniskillen

Qualified National Pool Lifeguard

Always a keen sportsman since his earliest days, Josh excelled in team sports especially in football and rugby playing in key influential positions before deciding to concentrate on his love for two wheels.

Highlights

2008 – Red Bull Rookies’ class in MotoGP [10th overall]

2009 – Double podium in German IDM Supersport Championship at 15-years-old

2010 – European Superstock 600cc Championship [10th overall]; Best finish of 4th at Magny Cours

2011 – Double Adelaide Masters Supersport winner at Mondello Park

2012 – Debut season in National Superstock 1000cc class – best finish 8th

2013 – Top Superstock machine in Silverstone 200 race as part of the Silverstone MotoGP weekend

2014 – National Superstock 1000cc class [6th overall]; Brands Hatch podium and regular top five runner

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