World Superbike- Eugene Laverty
10/29/2009 (update : 10/25/2011)

Eugene Laverty Date of birth : 06/03/1986
Place of birth : Ballymena (U-K)
Size : 1,73 m
Weight : 61 kg
Marital status : lives with Pippa

Website : http://www.eugenelaverty.com

2011 : 4th World Superbike championship (Honda) - 8 wins, 5 poles
2010 : 2nd World Superport championship (Honda) - 8 wins, 5 poles
2009 : 2nd World Superport championship (Honda) - 4 wins, 1 pole
2008 : 20th 250 cc world championship (Aprilia), 21th World Superport championship (Yamaha)
2007 : 25th 250 cc world championship (Honda)
2006 : 3rd British Supersport championship (Honda) - 4 wins
2005 : 9th British Supersport championship (Honda)
2004 : 2nd 125 cc British championship (Honda)

Eugene Laverty made his racing debut in the British series. He finished as runner-up in the 125 championship and took part in the British Grand Prix at Donington. In 2005 and 2006, he contended the Supersports, finishing 9th then 2nd and claiming 4 wins. Afterwards, Eugene Laverty lived two frustrating seasons in 250 World Grand Prix, scoring points in very rare occasions. In 2008, he made two remarked World Supersport appearences, replacing Fabien Foret on the official Yamaha. He finished 3rd in Vallelunga and signed for a full-time ride in 2009. With a privateer bike, Eugene Laverty has been the best Honda rider, earning 4 wins and battling for the title until the last round. In 2010, he took 8 further wins but his DNF in Czech Republic cost him the title versus Kenan Sofuoglu's consistency, who finished all the races on the podium. Rookie in the Superbike class in 2011, Eugene Laverty quickly showed himself competitive : double-winner in Monza and 4th overall.

2011
Eugene Laverty Yamaha Superbike 2011 50 - Eugene Laverty (IRL, Yamaha)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
September 2011

2010
Eugene Laverty Honda Supersport 2010 50 - Eugene Laverty (IRL, Honda)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
July 2010

2009
Eugene Laverty Honda Supersport 2009 50 - Eugene Laverty (IRL, Honda)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
August 2009

2008
Eugene Laverty Yamaha Supersport 2008 50 - Eugene Laverty (IRL, Yamaha)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
9,6 x 12 "
August 2009

2006
Eugene Laverty Honda British Supersport 2006 50 - Eugene Laverty (IRL, Honda)
Watercolours and India ink on 140 lbs paper,
12 x 16 "
August 2009

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