Francis Martin, the three-time Canadian national champion and one of the most renowned riders of the 1990s and 2000s, will make a comeback to the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship in round four at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park after a twelve-year absence.
Having concluded his last season in 2011 with the private BMW team Couturier, Martin is thrilled to announce his return to the prestigious Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike middleweight category, renewing his partnership with Suzuki Canada – Martin’s brand over eight successful seasons.
A two-time Pro Superbike champion, Martin won feature titles with Kawasaki in 1999 and Suzuki in 2005, adding an Open Sport Bike category championship for Suzuki in 2002. He totalled seven Superbike victories and 38 podiums in his career, the latter ranking inside the top-five of all-time.
Thanks to the invaluable support from Patrice Goyette in preparing his bike, Martin will team up with Pro Superbike championship leader Alex Dumas in the Purple Skull Brewing/Liqui Moly Suzuki effort.
Martin will proudly ride a GSX-R600 machine, offering a perfect combination of power and maneuverability for this thrilling racing category.
During his twelve-year hiatus, Francis ventured into entrepreneurship with great success. He founded two flourishing companies, one specializing in the construction industry and the other focused on motorcycle performance enhancement.
The latter company, known as MPG Moto, was created in partnership with his associates David Anctil and Goyette, with the help of their loyal employee from the very beginning, Bobby Dorman.
Martin expresses his gratitude to his many valuable partners and sponsors who supported him throughout his career and into this new adventure, including MPG Moto, Suzuki Canada, Importation Thibault, Scorpion Helmets, Liqui Moly, Bridgestone, Hindle Exhaust, GBRacing, Vortex, Hot Bodies, Braketech, G2 Domino, Fast Riding School, and Purple Skull Brewing for their trust and support.
Don’t miss the opportunity to support Martin and the team during his spectacular comeback in the Pro Sport Bike category, scheduled for August 18-20 at CTMP just north of Bowmanville, ON. Stay connected for more information and follow the latest news about Francis Martin on social media.
- From Professional Motorsports Productions
