With the support of both Suzuki Canada and Parts Canada, Raphael Archambault will enter this year his first Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK) in the Pro Sport Bike class.

“I can’t wait for it!”, says the young rider who acknowledges that competing with the pros will be tougher, but after three consecutive amateur Canadian titles (CBR125R Challenge in 2008, SV 650 Cup in 2009 and Amateur Sport Bike in 2010), a bigger challenge is what he needed.

Aside from racing on tarmac, Raphael and his team have racked up extensive experience on ice and dirt over the years. Furthermore, they ran four races in the American AMA championship in 2010. And then there is the new bike, a 2011 GSX-R600 prepared by Picotte Motosport.