Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has congratulated Jonathan Rea on securing the FIM
World Superbike Championship.
The County
Antrim rider sealed the title today at Jerez in Spain with five races to spare
and becomes the first local motorcycling world champion since 1986.
Hailing
Jonathan’s achievement, the Minister said: “Winning the World Superbike
Championship is a phenomenal achievement for Jonathan and it caps a remarkable
season in which he has finished on the podium in almost every race.
“Jonathan
has been riding motorcycles most of his life and has always been a fierce
competitor. Having originally favoured motocross, Jonathan only switched to
circuit racing in 2003. To become world champion a little over 10 years later
is testament to his skill, determination and commitment.
“Jonathan
becomes the north’s fourth world motorcycle champion, after Joey Dunlop, Brian
Reid and Ralph Bryans. Jonathan now joins this illustrious list of motorcycling
legends.
“I offer
huge congratulations to Jonathan and the Kawasaki team and hope this title can
be a springboard for further success in future.”
Notes
to editor:
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