24 Heures Motos 2020 - Kawasaki's strategy with Erwan Nigon
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SERT’s new rider trio on the track
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team’s new trio of riders has just wrapped up winter testing in Spain. Xavier Simeon has joined Gregg Black and Etienne Masson in the factory-backed French team’s new line-up for 2020.
Tetsuya Harada prepares to make Suzuka 8 Hours debut
The prominent Japanese champion Tetsuya Harada is girding up for his maiden Suzuka 8 Hours. The former 250cc world champion has been named team manager of Zaif NCXX Racing, a Japanese squad with a good shot at the Superstock win.
Maco Racing have bigger ambitions
The Yamaha Europe-supported Slovakian team Maco Racing are fielding a new line-up at the 24 Heures Motos. James Ellison, Enzo Boulom and Stefan Hill will be riding the Yamaha #14.
Grégory Fastré joins RAC 41
The Belgian champion will be in the saddle of RAC 41’s Honda in the Superstock class at the 24 Heures Motos in April. The French team are targeting the 2019-2020 FIM Endurance World Cup win.
FIM homologated helmets mandatory in 2020
As of 1 January 2020, the use of helmets approved to FIM homologation standards is mandatory in all FIM Endurance World Championship and Endurance World Cup races. A homologated helmet is identified by the FIM FRHPhe (FIM Racing Homologation Programme) label. The use of these helmets will be mandatory at the next round of the FIM EWC: the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans on 18 and 19 April.
Broc Parkes joins Wójcik Racing Team
Wójcik Racing Team have scaled up their ambitions after turning heads at the 2019 Bol d’Or. Broc Parkes, a YART Yamaha mainstay since 2013, will ride for the Polish team at the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans on 18 and 19 April.
