The racing team of popular Suzuki dealership Powerslide Motorcycles will field fast Finn Eemeli Lahti at the final two rounds the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Lahti will race Powerslide Suzuki's GSX-R1000R in the superbike class, starting at Donington Park this weekend.
Lahti first impressed the British Superbike paddock with his speed when he made appearances aboard a GSX-R600 in the supersport class. Now climbing onto a superbike, he brings with him experience from the world and British supersport and superstock classes.
Lahti said, "I’m absolutely buzzing for this opportunity. The past few years have been difficult, so this is a dream come true. To race with a proper bike and crew is giving me so much confidence even though I haven’t had a chance to be on a bike as much as the rest of the grid. A huge thanks to everyone who has made this possible and HRP Suzuki for making this possible."
Team owner Brad Clarke added, "I am absolutely stoked to be returning to the superbike paddock with Eemeli. After several difficult decisions to make this year and only having Levi Day representing us the whole season in the National Superstock class, it is a breath of fresh air to have things sorted to end this season on a high.
"I would like to thank Steve Hicken of Hawk Racing who has been instrumental in finalising this deal and to everyone who has supported the team. We know it will take a while for Eemeli to adjust to the bike, but there is absolutely no pressure on him at all. Although, having said that we also know how fast he is so we wouldn't be surprised by a strong result."