ASTRO-JJR Racing will be back in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship this year, signing Rhys Irwin and Jamie Perrin to line up on the Suzuki GSX-R750R as the manufacturer makes a return to the grid for the 2023 season.
Irwin and Perrin have previously both been podium contenders in the series and join the growing grid ahead of the season opening round at Silverstone this Easter.
Irwin said: “I'm in a great place with the support of a team that have so much experience and the family vibe that works so well for me, the Suzuki is a weapon and I am looking forward to a great year.”
Perrin said: “I'm excited and confident and this is a good place to find myself so now hopefully making the jump to be a regular challenger right at the very front of the class. Testing in Spain went well and nothing was too much trouble.”
James Jackson, Team Co Principle, added: “We have done a lot of work in a short space of time, but the bike looks great. Our dealer partner Powerslide have been very helpful and once again, all our product suppliers have been top notch to get us close to being ready.”
Stuart Tromans, Team Principle, concluded: “This is a big deal! We have done this sort of thing in the BSB paddock for over 20 years, but this is a chance to prove that we can produce a racing motorcycle deserving of the title. This is a real global racing project with American, UK and European interest.”