WSBK – World Supersport 2018: Anthony West uses the Sofuoglu method – KAWASAKI occasions

World Supersport 2018: Anthony West uses the Sofuoglu method

WSBK - World Supersport 2018: Anthony West uses the Sofuoglu method - Occasions KAWASAKI

After two very disjointed seasons, Anthony West will land in WorldSBK. In 2018, he will participate in the entire Supersport championship on a Kawasaki ZX-6R with an engine prepared by the Puccetti team of Kenan Sofuoglu. Like the Turkish No.1, the Australian No.13 is aiming for victories, above all.

Anthony West is undoubtedly one of the most tenacious motorcycle riders, on and off the track! During his first years in Grand Prix (from 1999 in GP250!), The Australian carved out a solid and enviable reputation for himself as "Rain Man"..

His training in Dirt Track allows him effectively to shine when the driving conditions are complicated … Replaced in World Superbike by "Wety Westy" in 2016, Sylvain Barrier recognized the talent of n ° 13 in the dry, but also and especially on wet.

WSBK - World Supersport 2018: Anthony West uses the Sofuoglu method - Occasions KAWASAKI

"I have to admit that what Anthony West did in the first run at Sepang was impressive (9th dry, editor’s note). He gave 100%, he really did a very, very good job . After in the rain, it’s Anthony West: one of the world references in the field! ", Estimated a" Syl’20 "admiring the 5th place obtained by West in the second round !

This mastery of the glide – he prefers the "Aloha" salute of surfers to the "V" of bikers – is not his only distinguishing feature: he is one of the rare motorcycle racers to have! Like the legendary Noriyuki Haga, West has kept an image that is a bit sulphurous … which is not without seducing a fringe of bikers, more amused by the cabotins than by the saints.

The coolest bad boys…

Winner of two Grand Prix, in Assen and 11 years apart (2003 in GP250 and 2014 in Moto2!), Anthony West has not played a full season for three years. Over the past two years, the Aussie has tried to make a lasting contribution to the WorldSBK paddock.

On the track, Anthony is always tenacious, often efficient. He did some remarkable freelance Superbike and, above all, Supersport. During the 13 WSSP races disputed sporadically between 2004 and 2017, the ant "Ant" won two victories and climbed four other podiums.

WSBK - World Supersport 2018: Anthony West uses the Sofuoglu method - Occasions KAWASAKI

In 2009 during his only full season in World Supersport, the rider – then Honda – added three podiums to his collection, finishing seventh in the championship with 117 points, between his illustrious compatriots Andrew Pitt and Garry Mc Coy !

After two disjointed 2016 and 2017 seasons – he rode in WSBK, WSSP, MotoAmerica, Russian and Asian championships! -, the n ° 13 will be able to try his luck again in World Supersport riding a Kawasaki aligned by the EAB Racing Team, but "powered by Puccetti"…

WSBK - World Supersport 2018: Anthony West uses the Sofuoglu method - Occasions KAWASAKI

Tenacious and efficient in business (!), Anthony succeeded in convincing the team which led Kenan Sofuoglu to the world title in 2015 and 2016, to prepare the engine of his ZX-6R for him! Thanks to his little green bomb, Anthony West intends to use the same method as the Turkish champion.

Like Kenan, Anthony wants above all to have fun riding his machine. The 36-year-old (!) Is hoping to aim for race wins next year, but is not making any plans for the world title. If this one has to come, it will be quite naturally…

Statements

WSBK - World Supersport 2018: Anthony West uses the Sofuoglu method - KAWASAKI occasions

Anthony West, Kawasaki # 13:
"I am very happy to announce, finally, which team I will be racing with next year. Thanks to Ferry Schoenmakers and Manuel Puccetti, I will be riding a Kawasaki ZX-6R. As you can imagine, I am very excited about it. idea to build my team. I have gathered four mechanics around a bike that I know I can win races with. I hope to build my team in the future, but for now I am focused on my racing victories next season in World Supersport. A big thank you to the sponsors who are already involved for 2018! "

Ferry Schoenmakers, team manager:
"We’re very happy to be working with Anthony again. He’s a great guy and he knows how to ride a motorcycle, we’ve seen him in Jerez this year (editor’s note) and in many other races in the past. I would also like to thank Manuel Puccetti for his support. At the moment it is difficult to make predictions because there are a lot of good drivers on the entry list, but we hope to be able to fight for the podium at least next year ".

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