TITLE SPONSOR ANNOUNCED FOR KTM RC 390 CUP
Santander Consumer Finance UK has been announced as the new title sponsor of the upcoming KTM RC 390-powered race series, which will support the 2015 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship.
The Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup will be open to riders 13-18-years old, and every rider will line up on an identical ‘Cup’ variation of the recently-launched KTM RC 390. The series gives equal opportunity and level playing field for emerging talent. The series will be promoted by MSVR across eight events incorporating 20 points-scoring races.
KTM UK already enjoys a successful relationship with Santander Consumer Finance UK – this division of the Spanish bank provides consumer finance for its network of dealers to allow its customers a broad portfolio of competitive finance for the purchase of new machines along with the option to include KTM PowerParts and PowerWear, under the ‘KTM Finance’ banner.
Paul Munns, National Sales Manager – Leisure Finance, from Santander Consumer Finance UK, said: “We’re very excited to play a part in what will no doubt be a very exciting and successful championship. Santander Consumer Finance UK already enjoys a great working relationship with KTM UK and the opportunity to work with them to help bolster future motorcycle racing talent, while helping to promote this area of the business within the best domestic motorcycle racing championship, was an opportunity that couldn’t be missed.”
In standard production form, the RC 390 is an exciting, light and practical sports bike with a 44hp, 375cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine housed in a steel trellis chassis and fitted with top-level components. The ‘Cup’ version, shown in its new race livery for the first time at Motorcycle Live in November, takes this already energetic machine and focuses it solely for track use, using a whole host of official KTM PowerParts that will also be publically available.
The fully adjustable suspension package not only allows for individual set up for each race; it is also a valuable learning tool for suspension set-ups. The bike has adjustable foot pegs and handlebar levers to create personalised ergonomics, making it ideal for young racers who are still growing.
For more information on the series visit http://www.ktm.com/gb/nationalracing/rc-cup
Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup calendar
| Official test | March 26 | Donington Park GP |
| Round 1/2 | April 4/5/6 | Donington Park GP |
| Round 3/4/5 | April 17/18/19 | Brands Hatch Indy |
| Round 6/7 | May 22/23/24 | Donington Park GP (supporting WSBK) |
| Round 8/9 | June 19/20/21 | Snetterton 300 |
| Round 10/11/12/13 | July 2/3/4 | Knockhill |
| Round 14/15/16 | Jul 31/Aug 1/2 | Thruxton |
| Round 17/18 | Sept 4/5/6 | Oulton Park |
| Round 19/20 | October 2/3/4 | Silverstone GP |
For more information please visit www.britishsuperbike.com