Four top riders for 2010 LPE team...
By TMX Archives on 24th Feb 10
ATTRACTING deserved attention for their success and professionalism in recent years, official Kawasaki Motors UK MX team, LPE Kawasaki, have a stellar rider and sponsor line-up for the coming season.
Fielding Kristian Whatley in MX2 and the Red Bull Pro Nationals, the four-rider team is completed by Lee Dunham also in the MX2 class of the AMCA British Championship and IMBA European Champs, plus the duo of Jordan Rose and Wayne Smith attacking MX1 class in the British Championship and Red Bull Pro Nationals.
Recently confirming the blue chip support of two hugely respected companies, the new team has been christened Maxxis Henderson LPE Kawasaki.
Widely recognised and respected for their dedication to the sport, the profile of the new outfit is set to assume an even higher mantle this year according to owner, Steve James. Lee is a class act, he's been associated with Kawasaki for as long as I can remember. We are focussed on delivering all that he and the other riders need to compete and succeed in what will undoubtedly be an exciting and hard fought season. We aim to repeat the success that Lee, Kristian, Jordan and Wayne have already enjoyed and help them add some more silverware to their trophy cabinets.
Linking up with motocross stalwarts Maxxis is just one aspect of the promotion of the new team according to James, but fundamental to the ongoing plans: The guys at Maxxis have such a passion for the sport and are always exploring innovative ways of promoting their products while at the same time giving something in return. As part of our new association with them we are obviously hoping to raise Maxxis profile even further.
With continued support from Steve James's own company, plant-hire firm LPE, the final part of the new ‘team triangle' is insurance-specialist Henderson. Based in Humberside, Henderson has wide sporting interests and James is especially pleased to have its support for what will be the team's most challenging year so far.
Henderson Insurance is a household name and its interest in our sport and our team in particular gives us all a real boost. Now we have the Maxxis Henderson LPE Kawasaki squad set up it's just a matter of delivering the goods!”
Highlighting the significance of the deal from a Kawasaki perspective, racing coordinator for Kawasaki Motors UK, Ross Burridge, sees the new structure as fundamental to future growth: You've got to take your hat off to Steve and his whole team. They have grafted to get to where they are now and understand the need to constantly strive to improve their performance both on and off the track. We wish the team and its partners the most successful season possible.