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Destined for success

Oxford (02.10.09) Three-motorcycle dealerships have announced they will take to the tracks and compete in what is expected to be one of the most exciting one-make race series the UK has ever seen. Cheltenham and Oxford Harley-Davidson® and Warr's Harley-Davidson will enter teams in the inaugural Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200™ Trophy at the 2010 British Superbike Championship.

The Blade Group, which owns Cheltenham and Oxford Harley-Davidson, will enter the series as Blade Motorsport. As the first Harley-Davidson UK dealers to complete the build of the race bike, Blade Group has already started testing in preparation for the 2010 championship. Following initial tests at Mallory Park, they put their XR1200 race bike to the test at Silverstone International Race Circuit as part of the Harley-Davidson UK parade laps at British Superbike Championship event on Sunday 27 September.

Harley-Davidson® UK & Ireland is expecting season-long full grids in the 10-race series, which will run across eight events. The manufacturer is offering authorised dealers an amazing value for money package, which includes an XR1200™ motorcycle, a full race kit developed by Harris Performance and a season-long discounted tyre deal with Dunlop.

In addition to the 34-strong UK and Ireland dealer network, individual competitors - holding an ACU Clubman licence or above - are entitled to enter. The aim of the XR1200™Trophy race series is to attract a varied mix of experienced Clubman, Superbike and Superstock contenders and bright young stars looking to develop their race craft.

The Harley-Davidson® XR1200's™ story is one of development - from a multiple championship-winning flat-tracker with the XR750 into a capable road-going bike for the European markets. The Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200™ Trophy will follow that ethos with a mix of historical success and new additions.

“We are thrilled to be one of the first Harley-Davidson® UK dealers to announce our participation in the race series,” says Cheltenham Dealer Principal Neil Hall. “It gives us a fantastic opportunity to showcase the performance of the XR1200™ and we are excited to become part of the line-up at the 2010 British Superbike Championship.”

Although the 2010 race calendar has yet to be confirmed, events will be staged at Brands Hatch, Donington Park, Silverstone, Oulton Park, Cadwell Park, Knockhill and Snetterton between April and September, and all races will be shown on British Eurosport.

Competitors interested in the series should visit a local dealer for further information or email xr1200trophy@rbpinternational.com

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