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Friday
Jul162010

Team Kawasaki Motivated for Moree

DateFriday, July 16, 2010 at 9:21PM

Cody Mackie - KRT

Kawasaki Racing Team riders, Billy Mackenzie, Cody Mackie and Luke Arbon head to the 7th round of the 2010 Australian Motocross Championship at Moree, NSW, full of confidence and optimism. With Mackenzie currently sitting in 2nd place in the Championship in the Opens class and Mackie in 3rd place in the Pro Lites class, both riders will be riding for valuable Championship points as they strive for Championship Titles. Under 19s rider Luke Arbon makes a sooner than expected return to racing, lining up this weekend after breaking his wrist at the previous round. Currently sitting in 5th, Luke is striving for a top three finish to the series.

With more moto wins and pole position qualifications this season than any other Opens rider, KRT’s Billy Mackenzie has been the rider to beat throughout the season. An unfortunate crash early in the day at Canberra affected his overall points haul and places him second on the leader-board, however his current speed and form stands him well in his chase for Championship glory.

Billy says, “I’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain over the next two weekends. I’ll just go out there and race the race-track and whatever happens happens.”

Sitting 3rd in the Pro Lites class and only two points shy of 2nd place is KRT’s Cody Mackie. Showing his best form so far in the series at the last round (finishing 2nd overall) Cody heads to Moree confident of further success.

Cody says, “I’m really excited about this weekend. It’s a new track and I haven’t ridden there so I’m really looking forward to getting into it. I want to finish these last few rounds on a high. I had my best round last round and want to improve on that this weekend.”

Striving for a top three Championship finish in the Under 19s’ class, Luke Arbon will amazingly line up at Moree this weekend on his KX250F after injuring his wrist last round. Luke’s earlier than expected come-back shows his high level of fitness and gritty determination to represent both himself and his team as best he can.

KRT Manager Troy Carroll is very happy with the team’s preparation heading into Moree, saying, “It’s been another great 3 weeks. Both Billy and Cody’s preparation has been great. It’s been unfortunate that Luke hasn’t been able to ride since injuring his wrist at Wodonga but he will be racing this weekend.”

“I think myself and the mechanics have worked really hard the last few weeks. We haven’t left any stone unturned so that the riders have the best possible opportunities to win over the next two weekends”.

KRT will be racing for precious Championship points at Moree this Sunday 18 July before the season wraps up the following weekend at Coolum QLD.

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Tuesday
Jun082010

DVS Shoe Company Joins Kawasaki Racing Team

DateTuesday, June 8, 2010 at 8:11PM

The Kawasaki Racing Team is pleased to announce that DVS Shoe Company has come on board as a sponsor of KRT in 2010.

To ensure the Kawasaki Race Team riders, mechanics and management look the goods and are comfortable at the track, DVS has designed and manufactured Kawasaki branded DVS shoes as unveiled by the team at the Toowoomba round of the 2010 Australian Motocross Championship.

Started in 1995 as a manufacturer of skate shoes, today DVS is an internationally renowned company manufacturing shoes and apparel for skate, surf, snow and moto professionals and enthusiasts with the head office based in Torrance, California.

DVS Shoes - KRT

DVS Australia General Manager, Rob Banks says, “DVS is proud to have a high calibre team like KRT wearing our shoes. DVS looked after Troy Carroll (KRT Manager) for many years as a Championship winning rider so it makes sense that we continue a relationship with him as he now manages a proven Championship winning team in KRT.”

With functions like a Bruise Control Cushioning System on the sole, KRT’s new custom DVS shoes are built for comfort as well as style.

KRT Manager Troy Carroll says, “Looks and cool factor aside, DVS shoes are incredibly comfortable and extremely well suited for what we do. The mechanics especially give their shoes a real hiding on race day. They’re on their feet all day, more often than not in the mud and dirt. The DVS shoes are tough and feel great on the feet during long race days. And of course they look awesome as well, especially our new special Kawasaki DVS shoes. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with DVS.”

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Friday
May072010

Kawasaki Racing Team Welcomes Unit Clothing Onboard

DateFriday, May 7, 2010 at 3:30PM

The Kawasaki Racing Team is pleased to announce that highly successful clothing company Unit has joined forces with KRT as a valued team sponsor in 2010.

The addition of such a successful brand as Unit to the Kawasaki Racing Team’s family of sponsors is indicative of Kawasaki’s commitment to aligning itself with other quality and respected brands in its quest for Championship glory.

Luke Arbon - Unit

KRT Manager Troy Carroll is excited about the collaboration between KRT and Unit saying, “We are driving the team to set high targets both on and off the track and with a company such as Unit joining our team in 2010, it highlights that quality brands want to be associated with a strong and professional team such as the Kawasaki Racing Team.”

“I personally would like to thank those at Unit for their willingness to be a part of our team, not only for 2010 but into the future.”

KRT Principal, Kevin Crutcher says, “It’s great to see Unit coming on board and joining all of our other great sponsors. The clothing is second to none and the team loves wearing it. We look forward to bigger and better things with Unit in the years to come.”

CEO of Unit, Ian Everest says, “We’re really excited to begin this relationship with the Kawasaki Racing Team.”

“As Australia’s leading motocross casual clothing brand, it is a great fit to be represented by such a strong team for 2010.”

“We’re also pleased to be working with Troy Carroll. His professionalism and championship winning experience will be great for the team.”

KRT looks forward to a successful and productive relationship with Unit throughout 2010 and beyond. For more information about Unit, visit www.unitriders.com

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Monday
Nov162009

KRT’s Craig Anderson Strong at Sydney SuperX

DateMonday, November 16, 2009 at 7:18PM

Kawasaki Racing Team’s Craig Anderson narrowly missed finishing inside the top five at the fifth round of the Monster Energy SuperX Championship at Parramatta Stadium on Saturday 14 November. Craig rode well on his KX450F to finish in 6th place in front of more than 12,000 fans and retain his 8th place position in the series. Lites rider Luke Arbon had a round he’s quickly putting behind him, missing out on the top ten due to crashes in the final motos.

 

 

Craig Anderson’s day of racing got off to a brilliant start with the multiple Australian Champion clocking the 5th fastest qualifying time on board his Kawasaki KX450F to secure a good gate pick in the finals.

 

Racing was gruelling throughout the final four motos with the last 5 riders across the line in each moto unable to progress to the next race. Knowing he couldn’t afford to make any mistakes, Craig finished his first race in 10th place to progress easily to the second moto. A 6th place finish in the second moto and Craig was easily through to the third moto. Craig raced well in the third race taking 6th place however with only the first five finishers progressing to the final moto, Craig had to settle for 6th place for the day.

 

Craig says, “I’m fairly happy with the result. I felt I was riding as good as the top five guys. The KX450F continues to get better and better as the series goes on so I’m looking forward to New Zealand.”

 

With the speed and flair that Lites rider Luke Arbon was showing on his KX250F throughout practise at Parramatta, KRT was confident of a strong result from the 17 year old. Luke finished inside the top ten in his first moto taking 9th place however first lap crashes in the next two races quickly ended his chances of a top ten finish for the round. Luke had to settle for 16th place for the round and sits in 11th place in the Championship.

 

Luke says, “I felt really good and felt confident on the bike but it didn’t go my way tonight. I’m looking forward to Brisbane. I’ve got to have some luck in one of these rounds surely! I’ll be training solidly for the next three weeks and come out strong.”

 

KRT Manager Brett Whale says, “I’m happy with Ando’s performance. He rode well to finish in 6th place. An unfortunate result for Luke. He looked good tonight however he was over-trying and that cost him.”

 

With only the top fifteen Open riders heading over to New Zealand for round 6 of the Monster Energy SuperX Championship, Lites rider Luke Arbon will stay in Australia and train while his teammate Craig Anderson battles it out for even more Championship points at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand on Saturday 21 November.

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Monday
Sep212009

Kawasaki ( KRT ) Road Racing Suspended in 2010

DateMonday, September 21, 2009 at 2:28PM

Due to the current economic climate and the ongoing uncertainty of the 2010 series, Kawasaki has decided to suspend all KRT road racing activities in 2010.

 

Although KRT road racing activity has been suspended for next year, Kawasaki still looks forward to supporting road racing on a more “grass roots” level in 2010.

 

KRT will continue to compete throughout the remainder of the 2009 season and is confident of achieving podium success in the Supersport class with ZX-6R rider Ben Attard currently sitting in 3rd place in the Championship.

 

No decision has been made as to KRT’s involvement in Australian road racing beyond the 2010 season.

 

Kawasaki sincerely thanks Kevin Curtain, Ben Attard, Dave “Radar” Cullen and the KRT mechanics, the sponsors and the many KRT supporters for all their hard work and competitive results to date in 2009.

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