KIWI MOTORSPORTS DEVELOPMENT LTD SETS SIGHTS ON NZSBK SERIES

Kawasaki New Zealand says it is proud to support Kiwi Motorsports Development ( KMD Racing ) in the upcoming 2023 road racing season . KMD Racing , formerly known as DP Racing , has undergone an identity overhaul since its conception in the early part of 2021 during the height of the pandemic . “ One thing that has remained constant however is the leadership from the team ”, says owner / manager Grant Shivas . Shivas , who has a background in four-wheel motorsport , tasted racing on two-wheels relatively recently . The rest was history as he fell head-first down the rabbithole , getting his first taste supporting SS300 riders . The KMD Racing team will contest the NZSBK series aboard two new Ninja ZX-10Rs with riders Dave Sharp and 2021 Supersport 600 champion Dale Finch in the Superbike class . Recently married Avalon Lewis ( née Biddle ) also joins the team and will contest the Supersport class 600 aboard a Ninja ZX-6R . Lewis is no stranger to running up front and captured the title in 2019 on the same platform . When asked about the season ahead , Avalon states ,” Obviously , I ’ m super excited about the season ahead ! With six rounds on the calendar , it ’ s going to be an action-packed summer and I ’ m really looking forward to racing circuits such as Taupo and Teretonga again . The ZX-6R is super fun to ride and I ’ m being treated to a new one this season . Despite not having much seat time , I ’ m confident we will be competitive and battling for race wins in the Supersport 600 class when everything comes together .” Avalon receives continued support from longtime sponsor MTF Finance , and crew members Madi Berry and Jonny Brassel will be in her corner to ensure her ZX-6R is running at its best . Seasoned ZX-10R campaigner Dave Sharp makes the move from his previous generation