Glenn Scott to continue in world supersport
Will ride for the Team Lorini Italia Honda squadGlenn Scott is the third confirmed Australian on the 2016 world supersport (WorldSSP) grid, following news that he's been signed by Team Lorini Italia Honda.
Scott will ride a CBR600RR in the championship, alongside countrymen Aiden Wagner (MV Agusta F3 675) and teenage rookie Lachlan Epis (Kawasaki ZX-6R).
Former GP rider Anthony West will also take part in the Philip Island opening round from February 26-28 as a wildcard on a Yamaha YZF-R6.
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Scott, from the Central Coast of NSW, will be embarking on his second year in WorldSSP after riding an AARK Honda in 2015.
“I am very excited to sign with Team Lorini as it's an extremely professional outfit and are a very hard working team," said Scott, 24. "I have a very good feeling about my year ahead and this is a really positive step forward in my career.
"Lorini Honda has been racing and competing on the world stage for many years. The team has a wealth of knowledge in the WorldSSP class and I feel that this will be a massive boost for my 2016 campaign.
"I will be lucky enough to have a teammate this season, which I think will be a great advantage as I have never had one in the past, this will help with the development of the bike and my riding throughout the season."
Scott was 25th in the 2015 WorldSSP title, with a best finish of 13th at Portimao in Portugal. Lorini rider Roberto Rolfo was seventh in the championship.
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