Yoshimura plan WSB wildcards
Added on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
Yoshimura plan WSB wildcards
Tuning specialists Yoshimura are set to make their first foray into World Superbikes as they look to enhance their racing pedigree and develop the next generation of tuning products.
The Suzuka 8 Hour World Endurance Championship-winning team will enter as wildcards in selected races in 2010 with the intention of gathering information and technical knowledge to develop the latest versions of Yoshimura aftermarket products.
“Yoshimura has been associated with motorcycle racing for nearly 60 years and we must thank the sport for the passion it has given to us, along with the fans and team sponsors who have shared the same passion for such a long time.
“Yoshimura has always put its efforts into the development of new ideas, and our challenges have created many products. Our first 4-into-1 race exhaust, which was developed during our first overseas challenge in the USA in 1971, is the one which represents our history and one that took us into a new era in racing and the street market with a wide variety of aftermarket business.
“Now Team Yoshimura has decided to embark on a new challenge; to enter selective WSBK races in 2010 as a wild-card entrant. It should give us further opportunities to develop more new, high-quality aftermarket products for the worldwide motorcycle market.
“The economic situation has been very tough and it is not easy to take on new challenges, but we believe we still have to pursue these new challenges to support our ongoing development programme.”
