News 7 May 2010

AMA SBK: ASBK Champion Waters for AMA Superbike test

Team Suzuki Superbike star and reigning Australian Superbike Champion Josh Waters has secured a test with the Rockstar Makita Suzuki factory AMA Superbike team.

Josh Waters will test for Suzuki's AMA Superbike team at Barber.

Josh Waters will test for Suzuki's AMA Superbike team at Barber.

Team Suzuki Superbike star and reigning Australian Superbike Champion Josh Waters has secured a test with the Rockstar Makita Suzuki factory AMA Superbike team.

Waters will fly to the US immediately after the third round of the ASBK Championship at Queensland Raceway on 3-6 June, accompanied by Team Suzuki manager Phil Tainton.

Waters will test with the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory AMA Superbike Team at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama alongside regulars Blake Young and Tommy Hayden.

“We are really excited to secure a test with the American factory Superbike team for Josh,” Perry Morison, general manager, motorcycles, Suzuki Australia said.

“Part of our racing strategy is to facilitate opportunities within the wider Suzuki racing family and the fact that Josh has secured this test is testament to his racing talent and recognition of his racing accomplishments.”

The Rockstar Makita Suzuki factory AMA Superbike Team has won seven consecutive Superbike championships, including 10 of the last 11 titles. The team is run by Yoshimura R&D and managed by Peter Doyle.

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