South African rider Nicolas Grobler has signed for the MWR Kawasaki team and will join his compatriot James Egan in the team's Pirelli National Superstock 1000 squad.
Grobler has achieved many successes in his home National Championship and is hoping to step up to a new level in the Britain next year.
He comes to the UK knowing that the first year will be difficult having to learn all the tracks, team-owner Mark Webster will ensure all his riders will have plenty of testing time at the various UK circuits to allow them to understand and gain track knowledge before each race weekend.
"It's great to know where I'll be riding next year so early on. I'm so pleased to be joining such a well-structured and professional team as MWR Kawasaki and I can't wait to fly into the UK early next year to start testing," said Grobler.
"I know I am ready for the challenge ahead and am under no illusions it will be a walk in the park, I know the team will give me 100 per cent and I'll be giving it my all from the off. I'm looking forward to being part of a great championship and riding against some top riders.
"The season can't come round quick enough, thanks to Mark for giving me this opportunity and all my sponsors for making this possible."
