Rutter Back for 2009
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:10 am
Michael Rutter will be back on the grid in next season's British Superbike Championship after signing for the Rob Mac Racing team, backed by the North West 200.
Rutter said: "I am delighted to be able to continue my association with the North West 200 and I am confident that we will be able to work very well with Rob Mac Racing. The news on the R1 coming out of World Superbike testing is very positive, and I am looking forward to throwing my leg over the bike in February."
Last year, Rob McElnea ran a one-man team, but for 2009 the Scunthorpe-based squad have doubled their efforts in a bid to fight for the championship crown. Alistair Kennedy and Mervyn Whyte MBE of the International North West 200 today (Tuesday) confirmed they were joining forces with the team, which will now be known as North West 200 Yamaha.
Alistair Kennedy said: "It is all about getting the best positioning for the North West brand on the grid and we believe that in pairing up with Rob Mac racing we will be giving Michael the best chance to win on the roads as well as the short circuits."
Mervyn Whyte MBE added: "The British Superbike Championship proved to be an excellent marketing tool for the North West 200 during the 2008 season and we are very excited to be entering the 2009 series with a new partner. We are sure that Rob McElnea will develop a bike that is equally competitive on the roads as well as in the BSB championship."
Rutter said: "I am delighted to be able to continue my association with the North West 200 and I am confident that we will be able to work very well with Rob Mac Racing. The news on the R1 coming out of World Superbike testing is very positive, and I am looking forward to throwing my leg over the bike in February."
Last year, Rob McElnea ran a one-man team, but for 2009 the Scunthorpe-based squad have doubled their efforts in a bid to fight for the championship crown. Alistair Kennedy and Mervyn Whyte MBE of the International North West 200 today (Tuesday) confirmed they were joining forces with the team, which will now be known as North West 200 Yamaha.
Alistair Kennedy said: "It is all about getting the best positioning for the North West brand on the grid and we believe that in pairing up with Rob Mac racing we will be giving Michael the best chance to win on the roads as well as the short circuits."
Mervyn Whyte MBE added: "The British Superbike Championship proved to be an excellent marketing tool for the North West 200 during the 2008 season and we are very excited to be entering the 2009 series with a new partner. We are sure that Rob McElnea will develop a bike that is equally competitive on the roads as well as in the BSB championship."