BSB: Levi Day set for Superstock 1000 return with Powerslide Motorcycles

Levi Day will return to the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship in 2021 after signing a deal to join the Powerslide Motorcycles – AJN Steelstock team.

The Australian competed in the Ducati TriOptions Cup this season, claiming five victories and a further four podiums. He ended his campaign second overall behind Josh Day, losing out by just seven points.

Related articles from MCN

• Chrissy Rouse remains in Superstock 1000 with GR Motorsport
• Bradley Perie and Rhys Irwin joins Appleyard Yamaha
• Brad Jones joins Joe Francis at PR Racing BMW

Day made his debut in the Superstock 1000 class back in 2019 and ended that campaign as the top rookie. He finished ninth overall with a best result of sixth at Donington Park.

“I’m really stoked to be riding for Powerslide Motorcycles – AJN Steelstock in Superstock 1000 in 2021,” Day said. “I was top rookie in the class in 2019 with ninth overall and it’s great to be back in that class for next season. It’s a super competitive class with such a depth of talent that it brings out the best in me as a rider.

“I owe a big thank you to Brad and Dale from Powerslide Motorcycles for the opportunity. Also, to my major sponsor AJN Steelstock and my other personal sponsors for putting all the plans together and making it possible. I’m forever grateful for the people who support me to allow me to chase my dreams!”

Day will compete on the Suzuki GSX-R1000 next season. The Powerslide Motorcycles team will also be present in the Superbike class next year with Bjorn Estment.

“I am massively happy to have Levi on board for 2020,” team owner Brad Clarke added. “We had spoken to a few people, but both myself and Dale got a good vibe with Levi and believe he can definitely shake up the class, get some great results and I also feel that he and Bjorn will work well with each other.

“The field is massively competitive but with Levi on board the GSX-R1000 and the support network that we have, I feel he can be massively competitive.”

The 2021 season is scheduled to get underway at Oulton Park on the first weekend in May after a series of tests on British circuits throughout April. Currently, 11 rounds appear on the 2021 calendar.