BSB: Bradley Perie returns to Supersport class with Gearlink Kawasaki

Bradley Perie will return to the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship next season after joining Gearlink Kawasaki.

Perie, who finished runner-up to Jack Kennedy in 2022, returns to the class after just once season in the Superbike category. It was revealed by Lee Hardy Racing on Friday afternoon that Perie would be leaving the team.

The news came as a bit of a surprise to many given Perie’s strong second-half of his maiden BSB campaign. Perie secured a then season best result of 12^th in race two at Thruxton, and improved instantly in the following race by coming home in 11^th.

Another double 11^th-placed finish came at Cadwell Park, whilst he again equalled his best result of the season in race two at Oulton Park.

“I’m excited by the prospect of what is looking to be one of the most competitive seasons of British Supersport in recent times,” Perie said. “I expect myself to perform at the highest level to challenge for the championship and thank the whole Gearlink Kawasaki Team for their support and belief in me. I believe in Kawasaki and hope to bring home the results in a challenge for the championship.”

The Supersport class look set to be enthralling once again in 2024. Reigning champion Ben Currie has confirmed that he’ll be defending his title with Oxford Products Racing Ducati, whilst four-time champion Kennedy will make his return with Honda Racing UK onboard the CBR600RR.

Meanwhile, 2015 champion Luke Stapleford will also be on the grid with Macadam Triumph Racing onboard the Triple 765.

Currie will line-up alongside 2023 British Junior Superstock runner-up, and 2021 Junior Supersport Champion, Cameron Dawson.

“I’m really pleased to have signed with Gearlink, it’s a team I’ve always aimed to ride with and I’m feeling proper excited for 2024,” Dawson said. “I’ve had a chance to ride the bike at the Sunflower Race a few weeks ago and I loved it. I can’t wait to get started now. I’d just like to thank Michael and Ben for the opportunity.”