Our old friend Zweitze Rooske has finally updated his website (more than I've been able to do!)
ROOSKE: "This year it will the 20th anniversary of Ohlins-Rooske Suspension Service. After some up and downs the last few years we would like to make a fresh start with a few things like our corporate identity and we have made a start with putting our new website on-line." - so, for all your suspension needs, just go the the expert...HERE

It's confirmed - Jason Pridmore is back! Once again riding for the British privateer team Phase One and partnering with Australia's Warwick Nowland, with the third rider still to be sorted and revealed.

Here's the official Phase One Press Release:
Russell Benney: "I absolutely over the moon to secure the services of ex phase one star Jason Pridmore for the whole championship. Pridmore first rode with Phase One at the Bol d Or in 1997 on a 750 Suzuki with Andrew Stroud and Brett Sampson, then stayed with the team on and off for 6 years, culminating with him winning his world championship with the team in 2003. In partnership with Warwick Nowland, this will make a winning team; the equal of any in the pitlane. Both riders possess just the right blend of speed and experience to do the job, both have won world championships, both have ridden the WEC circuits many times and both are hungry, very hungry to win.  For the team, this line-up gives a shot in the arm, the top of the rostrum is on again for real...its our job now to make this happen."

Pridmore : "I really wanted Russ to put a package together that partnered me with Warwick. I know that he can do the job and we both want to do some winning this year. I have history with Phase One, and I know that we can do it. I am fitter than ever and probably better mentally than for a long time. Our first test is in March and I am preparing now. I look forward to getting back."

Benney: "This is the winning line-up that I have been working all winter to achieve. The effort has certainly been worth it. I've got two great guys both with the speed, judgment and experience to do the job. What more could I want!...roll on the first test!"

...and the final word from Jason...

"...taking a year off racing has made me even hungrier - if that is possible! It'll be great seeing everyone again!"

You must know what I'm looking forward to...sibling rivalry...Carlos and brother David Checa going head to head! Then there's Max Neukirchner vs Kenan Sofuoglu...Aussie Russell Holland vs Ayrton Badovini...and the Corser/Haga/Bayliss/Kiyonari/Kagayama/Biaggi war...