Peris to Diablo Honda

From Diablo Performance

MONTREAL, QC -- Montreal's Diablo Racing is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Peris to its 2006 team lineup. Having competed in 42 races in 2005, Chris earned his place with the double championship winning team through his obvious perseverance and incredible enthusiasm.

This past season was very successful for Peris Racing. In Canada, Chris participated in only six of the eight Hindle Pro 600 Sport Bike races, yet was able to secure a strong third place finish, including two wins. In the AMA, Peris placed in the top 10 every race with a personal best of fourth in Formula Xtreme and a sixth in Supersport.

For the 2006 season, Peris will join veteran number one plate holder Steve Crevier to compete in both sport bike and Superbike Parts Canada Championship races. Mounting Diablo Honda CBR600RRs and CBR1000RRs Peris will be on the track at each Canadian race as well as all non-conflicting AMA Superbike and Supersport races throughout the U.S.

"Knowing that he had other offers on the table, I was delighted to have Chris join our team," said team manager Eddy Brunet. "Our recent success by capturing both number one plates in 2005 demonstrated Diablo's dedication to the sport and it was undoubtedly a factor is Chris' decision to play with the devil."

Engine builder Willie Vass will once again be in charge of building and tuning Chris' sportbikes. Having built the bikes that Chris rode in 2005 will inspire the young rider with confidence. Suspension guru and engineer Dale Rathwell said, "I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Chris; he's a talented rider who can really push the bikes to their limit. With his feedback I'm confident we can tune the chassis and suspension for whatever the Championship demands."