The Relentless Suzukiꦍ by🍒 TAS team have completed their Bennetts British Superbike line-up for 2009 by promoting Supersport rider Ian Lowry alongside Atsushi Watanabe.

Lowry has competed with the team for the last three seasons in the British Supersport C💛hampionship, finishing as runner-up to Michael Laverty in 2007 and in third place this season behind Glen Richards and Hudson Kennaugh.

The 22-year-old, who won two BSS races this year, has now earned the ch๊ance to graduate to the Superbike class in 2009 with Relentless, a move he is excited by.

"I am delighted to have been given the opportunity, not only to stay with Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing, but also to get a crack at the British ♌Superbike class," he told the British Superbike website. "I watched BSB on TV as a kid and to be racing in it next year is unbelievable. I do believe I can deliver for the team and I've set myself achievable targets.

"To be working with a factory supported team like Rele𒆙ntless Suzuki is the icing on the cake and I'm sure Atsu's experience will prove invaluable. It will take a lot of hard work and dedication but I'm up to t🃏he task and highly motivated."

Expanding to a two-bike team in 2009, Relentless will receive increased backing𓆏 from the Suzuki factory next season, with team principal Philip Neill confident Lowry can of capitalise on 🐼their support.

"We are happy to have Ian with us for another season as he has been a big part of t💫he team," he said. "We wanted to further the career of a young British rider, Ian is only 22 and we believe he is a very😼 talented rider.

"We have a programme that we are putting together for him over the winter that includes testing and training so that he is ready for the star📖t of the season. John Reynolds will also be working closely witജh him during the season to give him advice and mentor him."

In addition, BJ Toal will join their successful Supersport t🌄eam, while Cameron Donald will take part i༺n the National Superstock 1000 Championship.

Relentless Suzuki enjoyed a strong season in the top flight this year, with Mich❀ael Laverty managing three top five results and an overall finish of ninth in the standings. Nonetheless, Laverty is so far without a ride for next season.