Tom Bramich to spearhead BCperformance Kawasaki Supersport assault

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BCperformance Kawasaki has introduced the signing of Tom Bramich for the 2025 Australian Supersport Championship.

Tom joins Hayden Nelson on the BCperformance Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R machines, forming a dynamic duo for an electrifying season forward.

2025 marks Bramich’s fifth season within the championship; nonetheless, this would be the 28-year-old Victorian’s first aboard a Kawasaki. Tom’s greatest occasion up to now was at Phillip Island in 2022, when he secured two race victories to say the general spherical win. Extra not too long ago, Tom completed fourth within the 2024 Australian Supersport Championship.

“I’m so blissful to be to becoming a member of the BCperformance Kawasaki workforce this 12 months,” mentioned Bramich. “I’m very grateful to my companions and sponsors for getting me this far; now a brand new chapter begins. I can’t thank Kelvin [Reilly] and Kawasaki Motors Australia sufficient for the chance. Whereas I’ve not ridden the Ninja ZX-6R earlier than, from what I’ve seen, it seems to be a really aggressive bike and we’ll intention for as many podiums as doable if not race wins.”

Tom Bramich in motion at Phillip Island early in 2024 – Picture RbMotoLens

Hayden Nelson will return for his second 12 months with the workforce after impressing in 2024. His standout performances included a front-row begin at One Raceway and three top-three finishes, together with the workforce’s first-ever total spherical podiums within the Supersport class at Morgan Park and One Raceway. Nelson completed seventh within the championship with 188 factors.

“I’m excited to proceed working with the BCperformance Kawasaki workforce,” mentioned Nelson. “Our objective is to battle for the championship this 12 months, and I’m wanting ahead to working with Tom to enhance our package deal and ensure we’re each combating on the entrance of the sector,” completed Nelson.

Additionally becoming a member of the workforce is the versatile and extremely skilled Bryan Staring, former Australian 125 cc, Supersport, and Superbike champion, who will tackle the function of Crew Chief for Tom Bramich. Staring retired from full-time racing in 2024. Throughout his lengthy profession the Western Australian additionally spent 4 years of his racing profession with BCperformance Kawasaki within the Superbike class, a tenure that included a memorable triple victory at The Bend on the BCperformance ZX-10R.

“I’m grateful to BCperformance Kawasaki for this chance,” mentioned Staring. “It’s an thrilling new problem working with a gifted rider like Tom and having assist from Frank Pons and Kelvin provides me confidence in our riders’ success. I’ve loads to be taught, but in addition loads to supply.”

ASBK TBG ASBK Round The Bend Bryan Staring and Team TBG — Bryan Staring and the BCperformance Kawasaki Workforce after a profitable spherical at The Bend in 2019 – Picture by TBG Sport

Workforce Supervisor Kelvin Reilly is wanting ahead to an thrilling 2025 season.

“This 12 months, we’re increasing to 2 Supersport riders on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, marking our first season with out a Superbike entry. I’m excited to work with Hayden and Tom, each gifted riders. We’re additionally happy to have Bryan be a part of as Crew Chief to Tom. His expertise and work ethic will likely be invaluable,” mentioned Reilly. “This marks our twelfth season with Kawasaki, and we couldn’t be extra grateful for the continued assist and partnership with Kawasaki Motors Australia. Over time, their unwavering dedication has been integral to our success, and we’re excited to proceed this unbelievable journey collectively, pushing the bounds of efficiency and achievement”

BCperformance Kawasaki are eager to get the season beneath manner with the opening spherical scheduled to happen alongside the World Superbike Championship occasion at Phillip Island on the weekend of February 23.