The Crescent Suzuki team announced today that they will be running in the 2012 World Superbike series. The team hasn't announced a rider yet, but it's possible that John Hopkins, who raced this year with the team in the BSB, will take the position.
Hopkins has expressed his desire to return to the MotoGP circuit, but if he can't find a ride on the MotoGP grid, the American could fill Crescent Suzuki's seat in the World Superbike series.
Crescent Suzuki has seen some success on the world stage with various wild card entries.
The Paul Denning owned teamed released a statement, saying:
"The team has also achieved multiple World Superbike podiums over the years when entered as a "Wild Card" and achieved pole position with Hopkins at this year's Silverstone race.
Crescent Suzuki intends to enter the Championship with exactly the same philosophy as it has always maintained; to use the best riders, staff, and machine technology possible and to aim for a completely competitive level of performance. The team is confident that the Suzuki GSX-R1000, with additional developments and enhancements, will be able to compete with the best teams."
Hopkins finished second in the British Superbike Championship this year for the Crescent Suzuki team. Do you think Hopkins deserves a MotoGP ride?
