Laverty For Miller World Supersport
Cycle News Staff | May 26, 2009
Celtic Racing and Holiday Gym join as partners with Michael Laverty positioned on the grid for the only USA stop on the circuit of The HANNspree World Superbike Championship at the Miller Motorsports Park May 29-31st in Tooele, Utah.Celtic Racing well known for their positive performances in the AMA Pro Racing Series and bringing international talent to achieve season long goals will graciously add this opportunity to their endeavors.Team Holiday Gym will feature their machine on the grid with Celtic Racing’s outstanding crew and a well established Laverty positioning for a win.Last weekend Laverty filled in for rider, Robinn Harms, in Kyalami, South Africa. He qualified 19th and finished a stellar 11th. Miller, will mark Laverty’s 2nd appearance in the championship this year and his 7th race overall. The Laverty name is well known on the circuit as brother Eugene is in contention for championship status as the season heads into the second half of the season.A chance like this results in a win-win arrangement. Holiday Gym’s obligations to highlight their machine on the grid will be fulfilled through Celtic Racing’s partnership and rider. These will certainly open doors for all involved.”This is a great opportunity. A chance to run in the World Superbike circuit and be a part of it all will be exciting for sure. Thank you to Holiday Gym Racing for trusting in our capabilities and utilizing our rider. William Meyers from WAM Cycles, I must also thank for being a significant part of this arrangement”, notes owner Barry Gilsenan of Celtic Racing.Miller Motorsports track is well known to the crew, attention to detail with bike set ups and adjusting to Laverty’s style this year should bring an encouraging outcome.Laverty will be riding a Yamaha in the Supersport class.The team heads to Miller this week for preparations.
