RACE adds Ninja 250 class

From RACE Events Inc.

SHANNONVILLE, ON -- To better meet market demand for more entry level classes in regional racing in Ontario, RACE and its sponsors will introduce the Kawasaki Ninja 250 category for the 2010 racing season.

In addition to improving opportunities for younger riders, this class also encourages support of Canadian companies in a cost effective manner.

"RACE Events Inc. is pleased to provide a second entry level class to meet the growing demand created by younger riders who are experiencing the thrill and excitement of road racing in Canada," said Chris Chapelle, Director of Competition, RACE Events Inc. "Not only are we building the future of road racing, but we are supporting Canadian companies in the process."

In 2008, RACE introduced its first entry-level class, the Honda CBR125 Cup that has seen continued growth through the 2009 racing season.

"We are still committed to encouraging young new riders to start their road racing adventures on the CBR and will continue to do so over the next few years," Chapelle added. "However as part of our young rider development program we need the next logical step in this process. The introduction of the Kawasaki 250 Ninja class will give these riders an easy transition to move up in bike size with a reasonably cost effective budget.

"We’re looking at making this a basically stock class with little to no modifications. We feel that the 250 Ninja Class will be the stepping stone for riders to move up to the Kawasaki 650 Twin or perhaps the Suzuki SV650 Twin prior to the move onto a inline four-cylinder 600."

"The rules and regulations are being developed along with several sponsors and will be available in the next few weeks."

The 2010 information and applications can be picked up at the RACE booth at both the December Bike Show in downtown Toronto as well as the January Show at the International Centre.