Haslam, who was set to make his third WorldSBK wil💟dcard appearance of the season for Pedercini Kawasaki, has had to abandon such plans and instead fly to Japan in order to focus on the Suzuka 8 hours event. 

The Visiontrack Kawasaki rider in British Superbike will be riding alongside KRT’s Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes at the prestigious endurance race next month (August 4-7), but with Rea and Lowes focused on their respective WorldSBK campaigns, preparation for the Japanese manufacturer has again fall🃏en on Haslam’s shoulders. 

Between them, Haslam (3), Lowes (3) and Rea (🧜2) ha🌃ve taken eight wins at the Suzuka 8 eight hours, making them one of the favourites to win this year’s 43rd edition.

It means Pedercini Kawasaki, who don’t have a full-time rider confirmed after its s♛plit from Loris Cresson following the season-opener in Aragon, have this weekend elected for Vickers who himself has several years of experience with Kawasaki machinery.

Now aboard an M 1000 RR with FHO Racing BMW, Vickers sp🍎ent his first three seasons at RAF Regular & Reserve Kawasaki, before a change of its team name took place in 2021 - became the current Visiontrack Kawasaki outfit. 

Set for his debut in theไ world championship, Vickers said: “I’m really excited about this weekend to be joining Team Pedercini Racing for a wild🍷card opportunity at Most. 

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“It’s always been a goal of mine to eventually race in World Superbike and to get this little taster is amazing, so a bi🧔g thank you to Lucio, Guim꧙ and everyone else involved. 

“Also, thanks to Faye Ho for allowing me to take this opportunity! 🍰I’m going to enjoy this weekend and learn🦩 as much as I can from the experience.”

Vickers, who has endured a difficult campaign with BMW so far, will see a familiar face on the🐓 grid as current BSB team-mate Peter Hickman is scheduled for his secon🔥d consecutive WorldSBK round. 

After a wildcard at Donington Park with FHO Racing BMW, Hic💝kman will now replace the injured Michael Van Der Mark at the factory BMW team.