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Gearlink Kawasaki has signed Australian talent Benjamin Currie to contest the 2017 British Supersport Championship alongside Andrew Irwin.

Currie, 21, finished eighth in the standings this year with two wins to his credit, now looking ahead to next season with the Gearlink Kawasaki squad.

“I’m really excited to start my new journey with the Gearlink Kawasaki team in a bid to win the 2017 Dickies British Supersport Championship,” Currie said. “I would like to say a huge thank you to Michael and Norma for giving me this opportunity and being so welcoming towards me.

“It will be a new challenge for me but one I am certainly looking forward to. I hope to get up to speed on the Kawasaki quickly and put that into the races. Roll on testing and round one!”