British Superbike champion Ray secures WSBK graduation

British Superbike champion, Ray, will be competing in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) for the first time in his career after signing a deal with Buildbase Suzuki.

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The British rider has signed a deal with the Buildbase Suzuki team, which will see him compete in the WSBK championship for the first time in his career.

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Ray's inclusion in the WSBK championship alongside experienced riders like Jonathan Rea, Chaz Davies, and Scott Redding will be a challenge for the British rider.

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Ray's success in the British Superbike championship has earned him a spot in the WSBK championship, which is regarded as one of the most competitive championships in the world.

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Ray will be competing on a Suzuki GSX-R1000 in the WSBK championship and will be looking to build on his success in the British Superbike championship.

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"After an incredible first season on the R1 in British Superbikes, Bradley has shown that he fully deserves his spot on the WorldSBK grid in 2023".

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Ray first joined the Buildbase Suzuki team in 2018, and since then he has achieved several podium finishes and race wins in the BSB.

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