NAfter a yes/no saga with Honda-Martin and earlier reports that the 25-year-old Townley would stay in the States in 2011, BT101 will return to Europe next year! With the support of Pro Circuit, Townley will compete for CLS-Kawasaki in the MX1 World Championship. With this, CLS wants to make a bid for the world title in MX1. Although Kawasaki Racing Team will remain the official factory team. At CLS-Kawasaki, BT will meet two old acquaintances with Harry Nolte and Kees Van Der Ven. Nolte and Van Der Ven led the kiwi to his world title in MX2004 in 2.
It would according to Moto Verte The intention is for Townley to first participate in the New Zealand Championship, and then start in the French Elite. After a long absence, Townley made a successful comeback this year. He finished fourth in the AMA Nationals, won series in the MX1 GP of Glen Helen and at the Red Bull MX Of Nations. Welcome back Ben!
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