Simon Andrews, who rides for Lloyds British Jentin Yamaha, today won the ‘Airwaves KICK UP A GEAR Award’ for his outstanding performance in the British Superbike Championship round. Andrews, who qualified in 24th position, finished the first of the day’s two races in 10th position and then went one better in race two and finished 9th, making up a total of 29 places. The ‘Airwaves KICK UP A GEAR Award’ is presented to the rider who has gained the most places from their qualifying position at each race over the course of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship season.
Aaron Zanotti, who rides for Red Viper Racing, today won the ‘Airwaves KICK UP A GEAR Award’ for his outstanding performance in the British Superbike Championship round. Zanotti, who lined up 25th on the grid for the two races at the 2.3 mile Kent circuit, finished 17th in race one and14th in race two, making up a total of 19 places. The ‘Airwaves KICK UP A GEAR Award’ is presented to the rider who has gained the most places from their qualifying position at each race over the course of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship season.
Wrigley has today announced that it has signed as an Official Partner of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, which will see them launch the ‘Airwaves® Kick Up A Gear™ Award’ for the 2008 season. The sponsorship sees Wrigley reinforce their commitment to motorcycling in the UK, as they are already the title sponsor of the Airwaves® Ducati team who compete in the championship.