BMCRC have teamed up with Kawasaki to run a British version of the European Junior Cup which runs alongside selected rounds of the World Superbike Championship.
The National Junior Cup, which will use the same Ninja 250R bikes, will run over eight rounds, mostly with Bemsee but with some exposure at British Superbike level. A full race package will be obtainable through nominated UK dealers in the Kawasaki network.
The machine will be fully prepared and ready to race at cost price to riders and teams. More details on pricing and spec will be made available shortly, package price expected to be in the range of £5000-5500 for the
machine. Tyres will be via Pirelli, technical rules to be announced later.
“The time is right to create a new-look series for this age group on a race-proven bike. This Series will give young riders the exposure that we hope will prove attractive to them, the great package price means that will also work for their parents and sponsors," said Bemsee CEO Mike Dommett.
"They should enjoy lower running costs and easier maintenance compared to the two- strokes that have been the bikes of choice for this group for many years.”
The ACU has approved this package to be made available to riders aged from 13 on Novice licences in 2012 and the rider must be 13 or older on 1st March 2012. The Championship targets riders aged 13 to 18 seeking a highly competitive package in their early years of racing.
