Team Suzuki Press Office – September 24, 2004.

Suzuki’s newly-crowned British Superbike Champion John Reynolds and team-mate Yukio Kagayama paid a visit to the Suzuki GB office yesterday following the Rizla Suzuki team’s victory at last weekend’s final round at Donington Park.

Three-times champion Reynolds and third-placed Kagayama surprised the Crawley, West Sussex-based staff when they turned up along with team manager Paul Denning from Crescent Suzuki to celebrate their success in the 26-race series – where they took 25 podiums on their GSX-R1000s and also claimed the Manufacturer’s championship for Suzuki.

“I’m amazed to see how much enthusiasm there is amongst the office staff members, who have obviously been following our racing much closer than I realised this year!

“To give up their time to come and meet us is a wonderful compliment; the victory is a team effort which extends back here to Suzuki, obviously, and I’d to thank everyone on behalf of our team for Suzuki GB’s support,” added Reynolds.

Kagayama (left) and Reynolds (right) are pictured with Ichiro Kondo, Suzuki GB Director of Sales and Marketing, Motorcycle and Marine Division.

British Superbike Final Standings: 1: John Reynolds (Rizla Suzuki) 446, 2: Rutter 417, 3: Yukio Kagayama (Rizla Suzuki) 335, 4: Smart 330, 5: Emmett 315, 6: Kiyonari 234, 7: Thomas 193, 8: Haydon 181, 9: Hill 137, 10: Richards 125.

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