BSB: Kent leads new project with LKR team

A new team will join the Bennetts British Superbike Championship grid next season. As the family duo prepares to fight for results.

Lovell Kent Racing Honda (LKR) will join the 2023 British Superbike grid. The team will use the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. 2015 Moto 3 champion Danny Kent will be competing in the superbike class with the team. His brother will be competing in the Pirelli National Junior Superstock Championship, on a Yamaha.

Danny Kent, a previous podium finisher in the superbike class, finished 16^th in the 2022 championship. It was a respectable year for Kent, after not competing in every round. His brother Kieran Kent, is moving up from the Junior Supersport class. Last season Kieran Kent would finish fourth in the championship after a great season.

Danny said: “First of all I would like to say a big thank you to the whole Lovell family. I’m looking forward to the new project. D&P Lovell have been a personal sponsor of mine for a few years now and I know they don’t do anything half hearted.

“I’m under no illusion that this isn’t going to be easy, but I believe we have the right people to do the job properly. I’m also excited to change manufacturer to Honda as it is a proven race-winning bike. I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in LKR and I can’t wait to get started.”

Kieran added: “I am super excited to start my debut season in the Junior Superstock Championship next year. It’s definitely going to be a year of learning, but I am more than ready for the challenge ahead.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Allen and his family at D&P Lovell, my family and all my sponsors for believing in me and taking my career to the next step. I wouldn’t be in this position without them and I am very grateful. I can’t wait to get out testing on my Yamaha R6 early next year and get the season underway.”

Team Owner, Allen Lovell said: “D&P Lovell Ltd are thrilled to announce the launch of LKR, a newly formed Superbike and Junior Superstock team for 2023. Having been involved with motorcycles for over 30 years, providing vehicles and personal sponsorship for four years, we are well placed to support riders across the different classes. We wish our riders and sponsors a successful 2023.”

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