Monday, November 28 2011
CN Racing will be working with Ten Kate Honda for the 2012 season. The team, based in Hebden Bridge, is intent upon winning the 2012 Superstock 1000 and are now confident that with technical support and the Dutch-prepared 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade and CBR600RR machines at their disposal, they have the chance to realise their dream.
There will be three young riders taking part in the Superstock 1000 next year with, all ready to give their all and make a true impression on the Superstock 1000 class.
American, Taylor Knapp remains with the team, keen to partake in the British Championship having already made his mark with top 5 finishes in the AMA. Glenn Irwin from Carrickfergus also remains with the team, stepping up to the 1000cc challenge after a great finish in the 2011 Superstock 600 Championship, scoring six podiums from eight finishes including three first place spots.
Finally, a new addition to the team for 2012, 18-year-old Danny Buchan- he finished third in the 2012 Superstock 600 Championship in 2010 and surprised all by setting lap records on his way to the runner-up spot in the Superstock 1000 Championship last season in his first ever 1000cc machine season – an most impressive achievement.
Andy Reid, 17 will ride the CBR600RR in the Superstock 600 class. Having swiped a strong second in the 125cc class at Thruxton last season, Reid then switched to the four-stroke 600cc machine towards the end of the year and made a solid finish at sixth place at the final round. 2012 should expect bigger and better things from the ambitious youngster.
Julia Taylor, CN Racing Team Manager: “We’ve reached an agreement with Ten Kate Honda which we’re all very excited about. With their experience and knowledge when it comes to getting the best out of both Honda machines, we’re confident we’ve got a strong package going into 2012. We’ve signed four very capable young riders, we’ve got a solid pre-season testing plan scheduled and we’re going all out to win. We’re also in talks with some exciting commercial partners and sponsors so we’re all set for a fantastic 2012 season.”
Dwayne McCracken, CN Racing Crew Chief: “We’re really pleased to be able to announce our partnership with Ten Kate Honda. The level of help and support they’ve pledged to us is fantastic, not only for this year but also looking ahead to 2013 and beyond with the opportunity to move into Superbike. Being part of their testing and development program is a real coup for us as a team. We’re also excited about our riders for 2012. Keeping Taylor and Glenn on board will help with the continuity in the team and having Danny Buchan agree to ride for us is great news – he’s a talented young rider with a proven track record so we’ve three great riders in the 1000cc class all with a good chance of winning races. Andy Reid will get his first full year in the 600 class with us and he’s already shown what he’s capable of on a less than competitive bike – with the right machinery, I’m sure he’s capable of running near the front. 2012 is set to be a great year for CN Racing.”
Taylor Knapp, Metzeler National Superstock 1000: “I’m excited to be coming back to race in the UK and I’m really looking forward to working with CN Racing again this coming season. With the additional help from Honda and Ten Kate we should have all the right equipment and my goal is set on bringing the team and sponsors the Superstock 1000 title. I still have a handful of tracks I need to learn, but I am more than up for the challenge. I have never ridden a Honda before, so I can’t wait to jump on it and start pre-season testing. I’m just so happy to be back in the British paddock for 2012, the racing there is awesome.”
Danny Buchan, Metzeler National Superstock 1000: “I’m chuffed to have signed for CN Racing and we’ve now time to get some meaningful testing under our belts before the season starts. The deal with Ten Kate is exciting news for everyone and I’m confident that we’ll have the package we need to win. I’ve only one aim for 2012 and that’s to win the championship – I came second this year and I want to go one better.”
