Reigning British Motostar Champion Luke Hedger will move into the National Superstock 600 class for 2013 after signing to partner Nicole McAleer at Gearlink Kawasaki.
It will be Hedger's first season on a four-stroke after taking his two-stroke title while McAleer returns to the series after a year in Thundersport.
"I'm really pleased to be joining such an elite team as Gearlink Kawasaki in 2013, I think this will be really good for me to be part of such a professional team and to have Ben and Alastair as my team-mates is going to be awesome," said Hedger.
"I can't wait for the first test on the Gearlink Kawasaki, I would like to say a big thank you to Norma and Michael for giving me this opportunity, also a massive thank you to Louise and Gary from www.1stchoice-flooring.co.uk for making this happen, April can't come soon enough."
McAleer added: "I've always been close with Norma and Michael whilst I was racing at BSB and I always knew it was a great, close working team and I have always wanted to ride for a team like that but never thought it would be possible. I would like to thank my sponsors for making this possible, www.megabikes.ie, Ben Gautrey Foundation, Daytona boots, Gortrush Foods, Splash in the Pan and my mum and dad for all their continued help and support."
