Jeacock steps up to BSB with Specsavers Suzuki

Leon Jeacock is set for a premier class promotion in 2022 as Specsavers Suzuki take on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

Antony Moore will also compete for a second season in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship alongside his team manager responsibilities, after the outfit completed a successful debut in the series with both riders for 2021.

Specsavers Suzuki is also buoyed by the ongoing partnership between themselves and Hawk racing, the official Suzuki team in BSB, as they step up to the Superbike class.

“It’s a great privilege to be stepping up to BSB,” Jeacock confirmed. “After starting out in 2011 in the National Superstock 600 Championship, my one goal was always to compete in the Superbike class, so to finally get a chance is amazing.

“I have to thank Specsavers for this opportunity. I have been a test rider for Buildbase Suzuki for some years and work full-time for them, so I always found previously that testing the Superbike and then jumping back onto the Superstock at each meeting was hard. To be able to concentrate on one bike for the season is going to be amazing.

“I’m putting in the work behind the scenes with training and nutrition support from Loughborough University and I will be in my best shape ready for the season.”

“2021 was our first season in the national series for both the team and Specsavers, so to be moving up to the Superbike class this year is a dream come true for me and an exciting way of promoting the brand,” Moore added.

“We will take on this new challenge with the experience of Hawk Racing, thanks to our partnership. Their knowledge and expertise of the Suzuki will make a huge difference to our debut in the Superbike class and without their support, this would not be