Graeme Gowland has decided not to take up his ride on the Team WFR Hondas for the remainder of the season. It was a difficult decision but following discussions with the team, it was felt that this was the best course of action for both parties. Graeme has been freed from his contract and is now in the process of considering his future within racing.
Last week Graeme made the difficult decision not to race at Cadwell Park citing concentration and confidence problems.
After speaking with Managing Director Myles Schofield this week Graeme asked to be released from his Team WFR contract as he is contemplating his future in closed-circuit racing.
Team WFR Managing Director Myles Schofield said: “I’m deeply sorry that Graeme feels he has had to make this decision.
“There were a couple of operational issues through the season that we didn’t always see eye to eye on, but Graeme was treated fairly and was an equal third in our focus to get the riders into the end of year Showdown. I can’t help but think he’s made the wrong decision, however, at the same time I don’t want to force somebody to race when they don’t feel 100% prepared for it.
“I would like to wish him all the best in whatever decision he makes about his future and thank him for his performances on our bikes both this season and last.
“I can confirm that Graeme’s pit crew will be found work within the team until the end of the year”.
The team will continue as a two rider team to the end of the season. In 2011 Graeme finished second in the British Superbike Evo Championship for Team WFR behind teammate Glen Richards.
