From a press release issued by Team Suzuki Press Office: Michael Laverty had to brave sub-zero temperatures at times while racing over the Easter holidays, but the Relentless by TAS Suzuki rider recorded a hat-trick of wins on Easter Saturday, also lifting the prestigious Enkalon Trophy for his efforts. Having watched the weather forecast closely, team boss Philip Neill made the decision to fly Laverty in from Wales instead of travelling to the official BSB test at Snetterton. It was a great call, with his British championship performers filling the card at Bishopscourt, making it nine wins in only two meeting for the official Suzuki team. Road racing star Bruce Anstey opened the team’s account only seven days previous with a fine treble in the MCRRCI event at the same venue, ably supported by new signing Cameron Donald, who had his own piece of success with one win and numerous podium finishes. Unfortunately the Easter Monday races at Kirkistown were halted due to adverse weather conditions, leaving the large holiday crowd very frustrated. Donald and Laverty posted pole and P2 times in the Superbike class and Ian Lowry was the pole-setter in the Supersport class. He also held a race winning advantage at the head of the field in the Supersport race when the red flags came out, with Cameron Donald in third place. Philip Neill – Team Principal: “These races were really only for our riders to have an early season shakedown but I’m delighted with the results and the performances from the whole team. Last weekend was a local closed to club event and Bruce excelled, but this week we had all the main Irish Superbike riders on the grid, along with a handful of the Irish, British championship runners. Michael came here with big expectations from the local fans, but he delivered the goods on the all-new K8 GSX-R1000 Relentless Suzuki Superbike. “Ian Lowry also proved why he’s regarded as the top rider in the British Supersport class and our southern hemisphere riders, Bruce Anstey and Cameron Donald, have gained major respect from the local fans this weekend. We’ve still got a bit of work to do before the season opener at the start of April, but winning is a great motivator and everyone in the Relentless Suzuki team can’t wait for the season to start.” Michael Laverty: “I was prepared for the Snetterton test, but when I knew that snow was forecast, I was more than happy to fly home and race in the Easter meetings. The Relentless Suzuki team has a big following at home so it was nice for all four of us to be there supporting the local races. I’d never won the Enkalon Trophy before so I pleased with that and we’ve made more progress with the Superbike. It was a positive weekend for all involved with Relentless Suzuki.”