FS-3 Racing Kawasaki have announced their 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship team with Lee Jackson re-signing, and he will be joined by reigning Quattro Group British Supersport champion Rory Skinner, who will make his Superbike debut next year.
FS-3 Racing will remain the official Kawasaki Superbike team in Bennetts BSB for 2021 and both riders will be campaigning the all-new and track-focused 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, which has been developed in conjunction with the World Superbike-conquering Kawasaki Racing Team.
After his best ever season in 2020 where he finished eighth in the overall standings, multiple podium-finisher Jackson has re-signed with FS-3 Racing for the 2021 campaign, where he will be setting his sights on challenging for a first title.
Joining Jackson is rookie sensation, and reigning Supersport champion, Skinner. The young Scotsman was dominant throughout 2020, and now will step up to the premier class, having signed a two-year deal with the team.
Jackson said: “After my strongest season in the British Superbike class to date, getting the opportunity to stay with the same team and crew for 2021 was a great option and something I knew I wanted to do. With this package I know we can fight for race wins week in, week out, and that’s the goal for 2021. The news of a new Kawasaki ZX-10RR for the 2021 race season is awesome and after seeing the bike in the flesh I’m even more excited!”
Nigel Snook, FS-3 Racing Kawasaki Team Owner, added: “We’ve already received an early Christmas present in the form of the latest version of the ZX-10RR. With limited testing before the new season kicks off, we’ll be working hard over the winter in conjunction with full support from Kawasaki to ensure we get the most out of the new model from day one.
"We’re delighted that Lee Jackson is going to be with us again to build on his impressive return to the Superbike class this year. Lee will be a genuine contender for race wins next year, and his consistency is bound to see him racking up the points.
"Always keen to support talented young riders, we’re delighted to welcome Rory Skinner to the team. At just 19, Rory was the youngest ever winner of the British Supersport class this year. Building on his experience in the Red Bull Rookies, Junior World Championship and winner of the inaugural British Talent Cup, Rory is now ready to test his skills against some of the best Superbike riders in the world.”
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki UK, said: "Despite the shortened season this year we have enjoyed some great results with FS-3 Racing and are excited to be working closely with them again in 2021 with a young and exciting rider line-up.
“With the addition of the stunning new Ninja ZX-10RR and extra technical support from the Kawasaki Racing Team, we are certain that both riders will be battling towards the front of the pack in 2021! We can't wait to get started, and hopefully get to see fans trackside once again."