Stafford, New York: Popular American racer Jason DiSalvo has announced that he and the ParkinGO BE1 Triumph team have amicably parted ways, as of today’s date. DiSalvo has won races in the AMA Supersport, Superstock, and Formula Xtreme classes, and most recently earned six pole positions in the 2009 Daytona Sportbike championship. In 2008 DiSalvo finished third in the AMA Superbike Championship. During DiSalvo’s professional career he has recorded multiple wins, dozens of podium finishes, plus multiple second- and third-place final championship rankings in the AMA series over the course of the years 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2008. Moving to the Supersport World Championship for 2010, DiSalvo showed his quickness in learning new tracks and was hopeful of a season with many top-ten finishes leading to the goal of the podium, as soon as possible. Unfortunately, limited-resources within the team have impacted his progress in the highly competitive field of the World Supersport class. DiSalvo is thankful for all that the team was able to do in introducing him to the world-racing scene of production-based motorcycles. DiSalvo said, “The guys on the ParkinGO team really gave me an education about racing at this level, and I thank them for all they’ve done. Being the only team with double the number of riders has made it difficult for each of us to perform at our best. I’m dedicated to the craft of racing that I love so much, but with my bike regularly showing 5-10 mph less speed than the others through the traps, there’s a truth that neither of us can ignore. I hope that with one less rider these guys can do better and that I can find a team who’s ready to benefit from my riding. Again, I thank the team for trying as hard as they could with what they have to work with.” To keep abreast of upcoming news about Jason DiSalvo, visit jasondisalvo.com, or follow him on facebook.com. More, from a press release issued by ParkinGO Triumph BE1 Racing: Jason Di Salvo leaves ParkinGO BE1 Racing ParkinGO Triumph BE1 Racing and rider Jason DiSalvo have mutually agreed to part company following a series of disappointing results in the first half of the Supersport World Championship, which sees the American lying 15th in the points standings entering the second half of the season. DiSalvo joined the squad at the start of the season following a successful career in the American championships but did not fulfill his potential in the world series, scoring a best of eighth place on his debut in Australia. Following his 11th placed finish at the recent American round, DiSalvo has agreed with the team not to return to Europe to complete the season. DiSalvo’s departure comes despite the ParkinGO Triumph BE1 squad enjoying its best season, with the team’s other three riders each showing the potential of the Daytona 675 with top five finishes, with Chaz Davies and David Salom currently sitting in fourth and fifth place respectively in the overall championship standings. Team manager Giuliano Rovelli commented: “I am sad that Jason decided to leave the team and am sure he would have eventually done just as well as his teammates, if he had a little bit more faith. We’ve done everything in order for him to perform at his best, as we’ve done with Matthieu Lagrive who took fifth place at Assen and finished twice sixth, at Monza and Kyalami. We are the team representing Triumph in the world championship and we’ve always treated our riders well. Maybe Jason couldn’t find the right feeling with the bike or perhaps couldn’t quite adapt to the competition. However, I wish him to sign with a team that fits him best” The squad will now consider a replacement rider for the six remaining races of the 2010 season
Updated: DiSalvo And ParkinGO Triumph BE1 Racing World Supersport Team Split
Updated: DiSalvo And ParkinGO Triumph BE1 Racing World Supersport Team Split
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