Ellison signs with Parkalgar Honda
Added on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
Ellison signs with Parkalgar Honda
James Ellison has secured a ride in World Supersport for 2011 after signing with the Parkalgar Honda team.
British Superbike rider Ellison will ride in the 600cc World Supersport class in 2011 as the third rider on the pay-roll at Parkalgar Honda, although he will be riding as part of a single rider team in the championship.
FIM rules prevent more than two riders competing under one team banner in World Supersport, forcing the 30-year-old to ride for the newly created PTR Parkalgar Honda squad, alongside the existing Parkalgar Honda team of Sam Lowes and Miguel Praia.
A double European Superstock Champion, World Endurance Champion, MotoGP racer, British Superbike runner-up and multiple race winner, Ellison at 30 brings a wealth of experience and ability to the team.
“I am very excited to be racing for PTR Parkalgar Honda in the World Supersport Championship, it is a proven race winning team that will give me the bike and opportunity to show what I am capable of,” he claimed. “These sort of chances don’t come along everyday and after riding the PTR Parkalgar Honda bike a couple of times I know how fast it really is and that I should be able to compete for wins and the Championship. That is my aim, and the team’s so we share the same ambition.
“I am looking forward to working with Sam and Miguel, with my experience I hope to be able to help them both realise their full potential. I am determined to show the world what James Ellison is capable of and this is the best opportunity I could wish for, I can’t wait for the season to start.”
