Photo courtesy of Tony Scott, T3 Racing

Eglington to bike test at Press Launch in Calafat, Spain

Mike is off to do further testing of the Triumph 675 at Calafat circuit, located south of Barcelona next weekend. The Triumph testing will be part of a press launch of the new Triumph Triple Challenge 675 and Michelin Young Guns Championships, which are making their debut this year.

The nature of the race series will allow riders to display their skills on a level playing field. All bikes will be evenly matched with strictly enforced regulations to ensure that no rider can benefit from performance enhancements that other riders may be unable to afford. This is why it is imperative that Mike get to grips with the bike before the first race of the season in April; it will all come down to rider skill.

Eglington has longed to compete in a one-make series for years and is hoping his 31 years of riding experience will go some way to establishing him as a top contender in the series.

This prestigious series not only hopes to attract some of the most gifted young riders in the country, but also and uniquely for a series of this kind, opens the door to some exceptionally talented but more mature riders.

For more information about the Triumph Championships, click here.

During the 3-day testing at Calafat, Eglington will also be testing and setting up the Yamaha R6 that he and 2 other riders will be racing in the new HMRC National Endurance Championship this year.

The Endurance Championship will consist of 6 6-8 hour races. The Moores Racing team will consist of 3 riders (Mike Eglington, Tony Jimenez and Jim Agombar), and between 10-16 support crew at each race. Endurance racing is all about bike preparation, stamina and above all teamwork.

For more information about the HMRC Endurance Championships, click here.

A follow-up report and photos of the test days will follow.

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