Kawasaki pull out of 2010 ASBK

"Borrowed" from Formula Xtreme website





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 21 September 2009

KRT Road Racing Suspended in 2010

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.

Honda don't have a 'factory' effort, although MotoLogic do a great job running their Honda's & were Honda's factory team before Honda withdrew.
Rumours are that Yamaha aren't happy with the current rules and would like change and if that change does not come they are going to reconsider their position within the series.
Now no Kawasaki!!!

I must admit the rumour mill is working over time at the moment. Only time will tell what next year holds.

Where will Kev Kurtin end up??? Ben Attard is a good talent too. It's a shame that 2 bikes (one 1000 & one 600) are gone.