MS Dhoni's Superbike Team Changes Name

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's World Superstock team changes name from MSD R-N Racing Team India to Mahi Racing Team India and announces new riders for the 2013 season

After successfully ending the 2012 season of the World Superbike Championship in the Supersport category, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Superbike Championship Team revealed a new identity and announced two new riders in its team. The team has been rechristened Mahi Racing Team India and their Kawasaki ZX-6R bike will sport a new logo for the upcoming season. The Indian cricket team skipper took the wraps off the bike at an event in Mumbai.  

Mahi Racing has signed up three-time world champion Kenan Sofouglu and former champion Fabien Foret, who finished the 2012 season in fourth place. The two new riders will join existing members Dan Linfoot and Florian Marino. Signed as the factory team for Kawasaki, Mahi Racing Team riders will be testing the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R during the official winter testing season. With the new rider line-up, the Indian team will aim for the 2013 championship title.