On a day of big announcements, the next on the list is for them Rich Energy OMG Racing Team and once again a BMW M1000RR. The launch of the new model from the Munich-based manufacturer has aroused great interest among the protagonists of BSB British Superbike, a motorcycle (on paper ..) that can rival the Ducati Panigale V4-R and Honda CBR 1000RR-R SP. After the signings of Xavi Fores and Peter Hickman for FHO Racing, Andrew Irwin and Danny Buchan in Synetiq BMW, Paul Curran’s team has reached an agreement with Kyle Ryde. The news of this interesting pairing confirms the great job the teams affiliated with the German company have done over the past few weeks, a fleet of drivers of absolute depth.
A new challenge for Ryde in OMG Racing
Kyle Ryde has had an absolutely memorable season in the British premier class with Buildbase Suzuki. With two wins in the Silverstone ‘National’ round, he turned out to be one of the big surprises of this crazy 2020 season. After an unlucky time in the World SuperSport 600, Ryde returned to the UK in 2019 to re-launch his career. On the Kalex of Team Kovara projects from RS Racing, he became British GP2 champion (Moto2 over the channel) in the SS600 class.
These accomplishments earned him a Buildbase Suzuki calling in British Superbike. a year that turned out to be extremely important. Despite the eighth place in the championship, Kyle Ryde was able to gain more and more self-confidence and turned out to be by far the best driver in the field on the GSX-R 1000. Now that he’s been promoted to Rich Energy OMG Racing BMW, he’s got the chance for a definite leap in quality.
Ryde said, “I’m really looking forward toHis new challenge of signing a two-year contract is an exciting project. A huge thank you to Suzuki and Hawk Racing for the opportunity to race in British superbikes, to get two wins for them and me, has been a big moment in my career. The preparations for the next season have already begun and as soon as I feel at one with my new bike and team, I think we will be right at the front. “
Paul Curran, RICH Energy OMG Racing Team Principal, said: “I am delighted to welcome Kyle to the team for the 2021 season. He impressed a lot of people on the Suzuki last season. He’s a great guy with a sensible head on his shoulders who just wants to get out and ride a bike. With his attitude and his will to win, we wanted to move the team forward. “
The goal for both sides will be to fight for the top spots, with the name of the second driver being announced shortly.