Friday News - 29 November


FRIDAY NEWS

29 November


Club Challenge
*Closing Soon*

Christmas Photo Competition

Iddon joins Cook at AJN Steelstock Kawasaki


Club Challenge - Closing Soon!



The 2024 Club Challenge ends soon...

Thank you for participating in the Club Kawasaki Challenge this year! We hope you have enjoyed it. 

A gentle reminder that the challenge ends on Tuesday 10th December 2024, so be sure to get your selfies in before this date! 


Christmas Photo Competition


With the start of December just round the corner, we are getting into the festive spirit in the office!

So for the competition this month, we would like to see your festive Kawasaki photos...

Please post your photos on the Club Forum using the link below, we will choose a lucky winner and announce their name on Friday 13th December in Friday News... and here's what you can win!

- Kawasaki Tree Baubles
- A Kawasaki Christmas Hat
- A Kawasaki Christmas Stocking
- A Club Kawasaki Gilet

Good luck!


AJN Steelstock to become title sponsor of FS-3 Racing Kawasaki



Already a valued partner of the FS-3 Racing Kawasaki British Superbike Team, AJN Steelstock will be stepping up to become the title sponsor for the team

Having been a prominent name in the British Superbike paddock for a number of years, AJN Steelstock, one of the UK's leading steel stockholders and suppliers, joined forces with the official Kawasaki Superbike team, FS-3 Racing, ahead of the 2024 season. After a fantastic year together, the team is excited to be welcoming the brand as the title sponsor for 2025. 

The 2025 rider lineup was announced live on the Kawasaki stand at Motorcycle Live on Saturday 16th November where the covers were pulled off the new-look livery. 

Nigel Snook, FS-3 Racing Team Owner: 
With FS-3 Racing preparing to enter its tenth season in the British Superbike Championship, we are delighted to be able to confirm that AJN Steelstock will be extending its support for the team, stepping up to be our title sponsor as we continue to represent Kawasaki in the series.


Alan Boyden, Managing Director at AJN Steelstock:
 “The team achieved some memorable results last year with Jason and Max showcasing the best of British Superbikes and treating fans to some fantastic races and battles at the front of the pack.

“Everyone involved is keen to build on the successes of last season and we're delighted to have strengthened our relationship with FS-3 Racing and Kawasaki for the 2025 campaign. We're sure it's going to be another exciting one.” 

Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK:
“Alan and the team at AJN Steelstock are huge fans of motorcycling and British Superbikes in particular. This makes them the perfect partner not just for FS-3 Racing but also for Kawasaki UK. We look forward to working with them next season and hopefully celebrating many successes throughout the year!”


Iddon joins Cook at AJN Steelstock Kawasaki for 2025 title assault



Fresh from announcing AJN Steelstock as its title sponsor for the 2025 season, FS-3 Racing and Kawasaki UK are excited to announce Christian Iddon and Max Cook as the riders. A regular race winner and podium finisher, Iddon brings a wealth of experience to the squad, while Cook will be looking to become an established front-runner as he enters his third season.

Visitors to the Kawasaki stand at Motorcycle Live were treated to a live rider unveiling as the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki team was announced. With 2025 marking their tenth season, the new-look team will be spearheaded by British Superbike stalwart Christian Iddon, who will also be marking ten years since his first full season. One of the most popular riders in the paddock, he is a multiple race winner and regular podium finisher and will be looking to hit the ground running when he rides the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR for the first time. 

No stranger to the Ninja ZX-10RR, Max Cook remains with the team for a third consecutive season. Having made the big jump up to Superbikes in 2021, the youngster has impressed everyone with his pace, claiming his maiden podium earlier this year. With a strong finish to the 2024 season, Cook is now ready to make the step up to consistently challenge for podiums throughout 2025. 

Max Cook
“The 2024 season was a big learning curve for me, and there were many high points during the year, including achieving my first BSB pole position and podium finish. I know the areas for improvement to come from me in 2025 so I can become an established front-runner. A strong finish to the 2024 season has given me a big boost in confidence and shown me what the ZX-10RR is really capable of. I'm really looking forward to having a strong and consistent season, and thank you, AJN Steelstock Kawasaki, for giving me the opportunity.” 

Christian Iddon
“I've had the pleasure of visiting the very impressive team workshop and been welcomed with open arms by the team and Kawasaki. After spending four of the last five years on another manufacturer's bikes, I know there will be a bit of adaptation to make, but once I am able to get on the team's ZX-10RR superbike, I plan to start making the changes necessary for me to get the best out of the bike. Kawasaki has achieved considerable success over the years in BSB, and my own expectations are very high, so I'm just excited for 2025 to hurry up so we can get down to business.'' 

Nigel Snook, AJN Steelstock Kawasaki Team Owner
“We are delighted to confirm that AJN Steelstock will be extending its support for the team, stepping up to be our title sponsor as we continue to represent Kawasaki in the series. We are confident that the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki superbikes will have a big impact on the championship. We have a strong rider lineup as established front-runner Christian Iddon joins us alongside Max Cook, our talented youngster.” 

Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK
“We are excited to welcome Christian into the Team Green family for the 2025 season! We are confident that Christian, alongside Max will be a force to be reckoned with next season. The team have a lot of development planned over the winter and this rider line-up in combination with the Ninja ZX-10RR will surely give us the platform to fight at the front of the field.” 


ROKiT Rookies Kawasaki Step Up To Official Supersport Team For 2025

After several seasons of nurturing the next generation of talent, the ROKiT Rookies Kawasaki team is stepping up to take on the mantle of the official Kawasaki Supersport team for 2025.

Having had a strong representation across the support classes in the British Superbike paddock, the ROKiT Rookies Kawasaki team is the epitome of the Team Green philosophy, giving young riders the opportunity to develop in a professional and dedicated environment. This ethos has already led to success, with the team winning the Junior Supersport title and, most recently, the inaugural Kawasaki British Superteen title. 


For 2025, the team will become the official Kawasaki representation in the competitive Supersport class. The team will be fielding Cameron Dawson, who is well-versed with the Ninja ZX-6R, having raced it in 2024. A second Supersport rider will be confirmed shortly. 

In the Supersport Cup class, 2024 Kawasaki British Superteen Champion Kalvin Kelly will be campaigning the Ninja ZX-6R for the first time. 

Leon Haslam, Team Owner of ROKiT Rookies Kawasaki:
“The ROKiT Rookies Kawasaki team have done really well over the past few years, especially with finishing first and second in the Superteen series this year. So now to get the official status for Supersport with Kawasaki UK is amazing. I'm really pleased to be able to give Kalvin the chance to step up to Supersport after winning the title last year, and am looking forward to seeing how he adapts. I'm also happy to welcome Cameron to the team, who has been part of the Kawasaki umbrella for a number of years. We have done a lot of development of the ZX-6R this year and now with its eligibility to race in the World Supersport Championship, I'm excited for 2025.” 

Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK:
“We are excited to promote the ROKiT Rookies Kawasaki team to official Supersport status for 2025. Over the years, the academy team have grown bigger and stronger and has achieved a lot of success! We believe that with a strong rider lineup and the Next Generation Ninja ZX-6R that they will be strong contenders for even more success next season!”


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