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Rea Continues
With Kawasaki
F
ive-time WorldSBK Champion Jonathan
Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK)
has renewed his contract with the Kawasaki
Racing Team on a multiple-season deal. The
33-year-old Ulsterman has been with Kawa-
saki since 2015 and won every WorldSBK
title since.
He's achieved 74 wins for KRT, making him the
most successful rider not just for a single manufac-
turer but also in WorldSBK history, becoming the first
rider to achieve five titles in 2019 while also equaling
the all-time win tally in one season with 17.
"I am super happy to sign a new contract with
Kawasaki and KRT," Rea said. "What we have
achieved together is incredible; our success is
driven by a great team and of course the base of
the project—our Ninja ZX-10RR. I will keep work-
ing hard, together with my crew, the engineers at
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to be in the best
condition for every single race. This period away
from racing has reignited a burning desire to keep
winning and continue to improve my skills and the
package of our bike." CN
2020 Sturgis Rally Confirmed
T
he 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has been
confirmed for August 7-16. This will be the 80th
annual event and it "will have significant changes
to city-sponsored events
with the intention of safe-
guarding the community and
residents," according to the
release issued by the city.
The Sturgis city council
approved the event with an
8-1 vote, which took place
after in-depth consideration
of all the issues related to
the Covid-19 pandemic and
guidelines. The Black Hills
surrounding Sturgis, South
Dakota serve as a regular
summer destination for thou-
sands of motorcycle enthusi-
asts each year and serve as a
platform for a lot of motorcycle OEM's and after-
market companies show off their latest products. CN
Kawasaki and Rea will
continue working together for
the next couple of years.
The 2020 Sturgis
Rally is still on.
