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Team Suzuki Press Office – August 20.
Gino Rea will join Buildbase Suzuki for the second round of the #bennettsbritishsuperbikechampionship this weekend, deputising for the injured #keithfarmer.
Rea boasts past experience with Suzuki, having campaigned a GSX-R1000 in BSB in 2018. The 30-year-old also has a decorated CV, having competed in multiple classes on the world stage, and hopes that experience, allied to the team’s pedigree, can lead to a strong showing at #snetterton.
Twice Superstock 1000 Champion and former Supersport 600 Champion Farmer damaged his shoulder in a crash in qualifying at the Donington Park series opener a fortnight ago.
Gino Rea: “Obviously first and foremost I want to wish Keith well; it’s never nice to see a rider injured and especially to see him coming back from injury and be sidelined again so soon, so I wish him all the best. For me, I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with a professional and experienced team in this paddock. I’ve got one full year of BSB under my belt and last year I had a few one-off rides, so I’m hoping the chance to work with the Buildbase Suzuki team will give me the chance to show what I can do. I’ve got past experience with the GSX-R so hopefully that base will mean we can get off to a good start this weekend.”
Steve Hicken - Team Manager: “It’s really unfortunate that Keith hurt himself at Donington, especially after the progress we made with him throughout free practice and the start of that qualifying session. We know he’s a talented rider and we’re hoping to see him back as soon as possible.
“Gino is a rider with a lot of experience, having raced in a variety of championships over the years, so we’re hoping that while he’s with us we can start to see the best of him at British Superbike level after a tricky year or two. Hopefully we can hit the ground running in the first free practice session at #snetterton.”
Kyle Ryde will be looking to continue his run of form, after a strong opening round that saw him qualify on the front row and take a fourth placed finish. Tim Neave and Leon Jeacock will also be in action in the National Superstock 1000 Championship.
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