Powerslide Motorcycles have announced their plans for the forthcoming Pirelli National Sportbike Championship, signing Asher Durham to join Taylor Morton onboard the Suzuki GSX-8R as the official Suzuki entrant ready for the 2025 season.
Durham will make his debut in the Sportbike class, having previously been a podium finisher in the Pirelli National Junior Superstock Championship, finishing in third place in the overall standings.
Durham said: “I am super excited to get things underway this year. A massive thanks to Brad for putting it together and it is great to have Dave involved in the programme. We are highly motivated to have a strong season and our aims and goals are all the same, to fight for the title and put the Suzuki on top of the box. A huge thanks to all those involved and our loyal sponsors.”
Team Manager Dave Tyson said: “Back in the BSB paddock is where I wanted to be, so I just want to thank Brad and Suzuki for the opportunity to develop a bike so key for the future of racing. It is also fantastic to have the opportunity to work with a great young rider like Asher, who is also hungry to challenge for the title. There is a lot of work to do but we are all really looking forward to seeing Powerslide’s Suzuki challenge at the top of the standings.”
Team Owner Brad Clarke concluded: “I am personally excited for this season more than ever. Taylor showed the potential of the bike last year to get a top ten finish on only his second race and that is what interested Asher. He has decided to take this change of direction to get his career on track and I personally feel that we have a team capable of not just running near the front, but also winning.”