Ten Kate sign up Xaus
Added on Friday, November 12th, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
Ten Kate sign up Xaus
Ruben Xaus has been confirmed by Ten Kate Honda as their second rider for the 2011 World Superbike season.
The Spanish rider, who has spent the last two years with BMW, lost his place at the German manufacturer team to British rider Leon Haslam. Reports had initially linked Xaus with a number of privateer rides in 2010 but the 32 year old was yesterday confirmed by the Ten Kate team as partner to Jonathan Rea.
“It’s difficult for me describe how happy I am that I will ride with the Ten Kate Honda team next season” declared Xaus. “For many years I have admired the passion and dedication that they bring to World Superbikes and I believe that they capture the essence of the championship.
“They run a successful Honda dealership in Holland and with the support of Honda Europe they manage a team that has some of the most skilled tuners and engineers. They have shown with all their world titles that they have the right blend of skill and desire. I know that I am capable of more SBK wins and I will bring all my racing experience, gained on many different types of machine, to help achieve more success with the Ten Kate Honda team.
“I would like to thank Gerrit, Ronald and all the guys Honda for the faith that they have shown in me and in my potential. I still have a lot of things I want to do in World Superbikes and I believe this team will allow me to achieve what we all aim for. It will begin with my first test with my new team at the end of this month and I cannot wait to start work.”
“We are delighted that Ruben Xaus will partner Jonathan Rea in the Ten Kate Honda team for 2011″, added team principal Ronald ten Kate. “Ruben will bring to the team a very high level of experience in World Superbikes – experience that he has translated into many podiums and 11 race victories.
“We have raced against him for many years now, and we have seen how competitive he can be. We believe that we can harness Ruben’s experience and unleash the potential that he so clearly has for many more good performances.”
