Blaze Baker will make his debut in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship next season, when the former South African Supersport Champion joins forces with the NP Racing Honda team.
Baker has previously celebrated success in the support classes, including an impressive racing debut in Britain in the Ducati Tri-Options Cup, finishing third in the overall standings after seven podium finishes including three race wins.
The South African contender then switched into the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship before a broken femur curtailed his 2023 season. However, after making a full recovery, including recent surgery to remove metalwork following the previous injury, he is now looking forward to his rookie season in Bennetts BSB.
Baker said: “I am first of all thrilled to be back on a motorcycle. The last 18 months have probably been the worst in my career so far, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel. I am excited to announce that I will be back on a bike next season and in BSB. This has been a dream of mine for a long time now and to finally be able to say I'll be racing Superbikes gives me the biggest smile.
“For sure it will be a tough task, but it's something that excites me. A challenge lies ahead for myself and the whole NP Racing crew with a change of manufacturer, but it will be exciting to work with the new programme and a change for the both of us. We have set out goals and look forward to achieving them as a team and really looking forward to what lies ahead for us in 2025. I cannot thank NP Racing enough for this opportunity.”
Team Owner Neil Pearson concluded: “NP Racing are excited to announce that Blaze Baker will be joining our racing family. After achieving what we set out to in 2024, we now look forward to setting new goals for the 2025 season. With a change of manufacturer, it going to be a tall order, but we are focused on progressing and giving Blaze what he needs for his debut season in the Superbike class.”