TUCSON, Ariz. (Sept. 9) -- The KWR Ducati Team is heading to the east coast this weekend for the sixth round of the MotoAmerica Series at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). Kyle Wyman will ride the KATO Fastening/StoneCastle/KWR Ducati Panigale V4 R as the team looks to rebound from a challenging weekend at The Ridge Motorsports Park.
NJMP is a venue that Wyman has had success at in the past, with his first career Superbike podium back in 2017 and race wins in other categories. The KWR team has been hard at work preparing for two back-to-back weekends, with New Jersey this weekend and the following round at Barber Motorsports Park one week later.
"The last few rounds have been a challenge for myself and the crew as we've adapted to an ever-evolving motorcycle and team structure," Wyman said. "Sure, we have encountered some bad luck with some big crashes and unforeseen issues with the bike, but each and every scenario has been a learning experience that has contributed to an enhanced plan and focus in our approach. In short, I'm just trying to find positives in our setbacks that can make us stronger for future events and seasons. I'm proud of my crew and the hard work they have put in to get us prepared for these next few rounds."
KATO Fastening Systems returns as title sponsor for the Jersey round, the thread insert manufacturer and technical partner to KWR. They are joined by StoneCastle Financial as co-title sponsor, the NY-based investment company. With help from Ducati North America and Ducati Corse, the KWR team is in position to make a push for more podium results and a climb back toward the front of the grid.
"This season we have proven that we have the pace to fight for the podium," Wyman added. "The ability to be in that hunt every weekend is something that requires a high level of preparation and I'm very excited to be working with Ducati North America and Ducati Corse on improving our program to be at the front more consistently. We have some great things happening for our team that will carry through the balance of 2020 and into 2021."
After the zero-points weekend in Washington, Wyman dropped from 4th to 6th in championship standings. But with 10 more Superbike races still to be run, half of the 2020 season is up for grabs with some strong tracks for the KWR Ducati Team.
How to keep up with the KATO Fastening/StoneCastle/KWR Ducati Team:
Friday practice starts at 11:20am EST, with LIVE coverage on MotoAmerica Live+ streaming. Both race one and race two on Saturday and Sunday will be LIVE on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) at 4:00pm EST on Saturday and 3:00pm EST on Sunday.
