Ben Bostrom will campaign the 2011 American SuperBike series aboard a Suzuki as the 36-year-old rider signs with the National Guard-sponsored Michael Jordan Motorsports. The move quashes rumors placing the elder Bostrom aboard a Kawasaki, with his 2010 Pat Clark Motorsports team reputed to be switching to the brand after its long association with Yamaha.
Courtesy of Michael Jordan Motorsports
Ben Bostrom signs with the National Guard-sponsored Michael Jordan Motorsports to campaign a Suzuki in American SuperBike for 2011.
Michael Jordan Motorsports will field an
American Superbike entry piloted by 2009 Daytona 200 Winner and 2008 Super Sport Champion
Ben Bostrom in the 2011 AMA Pro Racing National Guard Superbike Championship series.
“Signing Ben Bostrom is another incredible step in our quest for a Superbike Championship,” said Kreig Robinson, Michael Jordan Motorsports Vice President of Corporate Relations. “Ben’s work ethic and level of dedication, as well as the team’s further development of the Suzuki GSXR-1000 superbike brings us closer to attaining a winning combination.”
Bostrom, 36, finished fifth overall in the 2010 American Superbike Championship, visiting the podium eight times, with a win at Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. He is a native of Redding, California.
MJM is also pleased and proud to announce its continued partnership with the National Guard, again fielding a second AMA Pro Racing Superbike team with National Guard title sponsorship, in addition to its Jordan Suzuki team.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL GUARD:
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nation's longest enduring institutions. The National Guard operates in all 50 states, three territories (Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands) and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit the National Guard's Web site at www.nationalguard.com.
ABOUT MICHAEL JORDAN MOTORSPORTS:
Legendary NBA star Michael Jordan formed Michael Jordan Motorsports in 2004 as a result of his passion for motorcycle racing. His mission is to bring a new level of excellence and style to the motorcycle racing industry.
For more information on MJM, please visit www.23race.com, www.twitter.com/23race and http://www.facebook.com/23race.
Michael Jordan Motorsports is proud to partner with: Jordan Brand (a division of Nike), National Guard, American Suzuki, Upper Deck, Hanes, Gatorade, Bazzaz, MMI - Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Vortex Racing Components, Gemini Racing, K-Tech Suspension-Orient Express Racing, Maxima Racing Oils, K & N Air Filters, Dainese Leathers, AGV Helmets, Ancra Tie-downs, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers, Armour Bodies, DID Chains, Factory Pro Dyno, Roclun International, STAR Motorcycle School, Motion Pro Tools, Zero Gravity Windscreens, with transportation provided by Eastside Trucking.
