Tuesday, January 17 2012
Andrew Pitt, the two-time World Supersport Champion and former World Superbike race winner has announced his retirement from the world of motorbike racing.
The 35 year old Australian made his international debut in 2000 and just a year later was a contender in the 2001 World Supersport Championship for Kawasaki.
However, an injury to his shoulder from last season has forced Pitt to end his Superbike career as he now feels as though he is unable to compete at the top level. Nevertheless, Pitt remains proud of his outstanding achievements over his motorcycling career- and so he should!
Andrew Pitt: “When I first came to Europe in 2000 I could never have imagined I would spend 11 seasons racing in the World Championship. It really has been a fun ride and I have gained lots of great memories, as well as some painful ones, along the way. Winning the World Championships was something that I will have forever and never forget. And riding some of the best machines in the world has been incredible.
“I love motorcycles and riding them as fast as possible, and the best one has to be the 2007 M1 MotoGP machine. I really enjoyed being part of that development and testing team.
“It wasn’t the perfect ending and you can’t always choose how you go out but I am still in one piece and at least I have time to work on my cycling now.”
