Bridewell back in BSB
Added on Thursday, June 4th, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
Bridewell back in BSB
Tommy Bridewell has announced his return to British Superbikes as he attempts to bounce back from a short and unsuccessful career in Italy.
The former BSB rider was cut from the Lorenzini by Leoni Yamaha team in the Italian Superstock championship after a string of poor results, leaving him without a ride for the remainder of the season.
But the promising 20-year-old has announced that he will be returning to British Superbikes as a privateer entrant, starting at Snetterton on June 19-21.
Bridewell has secured a private Suzuki; the one used in BSB back in 2007 by his late brother Ollie, and will compete in the mirror.co.uk privateers cup for the remainder of the season.
Speaking ahead of his comeback, the Wiltshire man said: “It’s very much a family effort and I’m really looking forward to racing in England again.
“I’ve got the old man on the spanners and we’ve got family and friends involved in the effort as well as a couple of sponsors onboard.
“After Ollie’s accident, we needed time to get away and gather our thoughts but now is the time to come back and we’re delighted to be racing in Britain again.
“We’re doing Snetterton as a bit of a test to see exactly how competitive we are and then we’ll go away and do what’s needed before racing at the final five rounds starting at Brands Hatch in August
