Mainwaring joins Hopkins for Cadwell Park with ePayMe Yamaha
Howie Mainwaring will line up alongside John Hopkins for the ePayMe Yamaha team at the August Bank Holiday (27/28/29) round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park, in place of Broc Parkes who will be representing Yamaha at the final round of the World Endurance Championship in Germany.
Mainwaring will join John Hopkins for the eighth round of the season at the Lincolnshire circuit, with Parkes returning for the Oulton Park triple-header before the Showdown. Mainwaring is a race winner in the Superbike class and is looking forward to his first taste of the ePayMe Yamaha at one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar.
Hopkins returns to one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar following a one day test at the circuit earlier this week and the Californian is ready to build on the positives from the on track sessions.
Hopkins said: “We had a really good test earlier in the week and we have been building up the strength in the shoulder since Brands Hatch. It was my first time at Cadwell Park on the ePayMe Yamaha and it felt great, it was the best I had felt around that track. We improved the setting and we had a really positive day and now we can have a good starting point going into the races.”
Mainwaring said: “You can only imagine how happy I am to have been given this opportunity. I have tested the Yamaha, although not the one I am going to race at Cadwell Park and it really seemed to suit my style. I am excited about this chance to race with Tommy’s team and although Cadwell Park is a bit quirky, I have no pressure on me so I can just build up through the weekend. I am really looking forward to Cadwell Park and doing the best job I can for the team.”
Team owner Tommy Hill commented: “I believe Cadwell Park is one of the best circuits on the calendar, but also the most demanding. The circuit itself was one of my all time favourites so I am hoping that when it comes to next weekend we can have some strong results as a team, because we are always striving to do the best job possible.
“As a team it has been difficult because we have agreed with Broc to complete the final rounds of the season, however Cadwell Park clashes with the World Endurance event in Germany and we respect Broc’s existing commitments with Yamaha, who could potentially win the title.
“We wanted to have both ePayMe Yamahas on the grid at Cadwell Park and with this as a one off appearance; we have decided to give Howie the opportunity. He has had a difficult season and he can go into this event with no preconceptions or pressure.
“It is great that we were able to test with John this week and he is continuing to rebuild the strength in his shoulder and we are looking to put the ePayMe Yamaha back where it should be. As a team we are ready to take on the next event and having a strong weekend.”