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2009 Plans???
With next year already in the mind of all team members, things are moving along trying to sort out things for next year. We have decided to race in the Thundersport GB superstock 600 championship.Thundersport GB is a new and a very up and coming club gaining a very good reputation by all who raced with them in 2008. They have vert fast and talanted rider racing with them and the added bonus of television coverage.
The bike we will be running is an ex British Superstock R6, run in the 2008 national championship. We are hoping to help Erol gain a 3rd title in a row in 2009 so watch this space!!!
We already have a number of sponsors lined up for next year, but we are always on the lookout for more. If you think you can help us please see the sponsorship page and get in touch.
Below is an article written by Bike Sport News club race editor Robin Murphy about Erol and Team Highside Racing.
"So the 2008 racing season draws to a close, and now the thoughts, dreams and energies of most riders are turning to 2009. What to ride, which clubs to ride with, what championships to compete in?
One such is Erol Ahmet.
Most riders would be happy to have his racing CV – he was New Era’s Honda Hornet Superclub Champion of 2007, and this year won the Derby Phoenix Pre-Injection 600 Championship.
But Erol has unbounded ambition, and is already setting in motion plans for next year. After much thought and discussion, and many test rides, Erol has settled on his weapon of choice for 2009 – the British Superstock Yamaha R6, campaigned this year by Ryan Tyers.
Erol is fully aware that the further up the racing ladder he gets, the tougher the competition will be, but he’s determined that the new machine will maintain his winning momentum, and he’s got his sights set on a third championship victory to add to his already outstanding race history.
So, the bike is sorted, and now it’s getting near decision time as to which series to enter.
"With a couple of excellent clubs, running great series, my choice for next year will be a tricky one. We’ll be looking for television coverage, which is always a great help and a reward for sponsors," said Ahmet. ‘And I’ll also be looking to enjoy myself, being tested against the best riders around at that level."
Erol, like most talented young riders, is now on the hunt for sponsors. His fiancée, Lucy, knows how tough it is to put together a racing budget. "We keep a strict eye on costs," she says. "you have to, to succeed in racing. We have a great network of friends who help and support us, but any amount of sponsorship can make all the difference. A £1000 or a £100, it’s always greatly appreciated, and here at Team Highside Racing, we offer sponsors free tickets and hospitality and all sorts of other advertising benefits."
At this time of year there are a lot of serious prospects for success in 2009, all competing for sponsorship, but I reckon there could be some clever money on Erol – he’s contactable direct on erol@teamhighsideracing.co.uk, or 07904835774."
Erol and the new bike - awaiting paint. (The bike not Erol!)
Erol on his way to winning the 2008 title.
On the Hornet in 2007