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East NJT Racing Signs TT Veteran Paul Jordan

East NJT Racing has signed Isle of Man TT veteran Paul Jordan to compete in the third round of Thailand’s Superbike Championship at Buriram’s Chang International Circuit from Oct 16‑18. Jordan arrived in Thailand on Oct 14 and was welcomed by team officials and Thai rider Mook Mooklada Saraphet before heading to the track. The team will field Jordan on a Honda CBR1000RR‑R number 22 in the SB1Pro class, with practice starting Friday and the main race on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

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East NJT Racing announced the signing of Isle of Man TT stalwart Paul Jordan for the upcoming third round of the Thailand Superbike Championship at Chang International Circuit in Buriram. Jordan arrived in the country on the morning of Oct 14 and was welcomed at Suvarnabhumi Airport by team principal Bob Davidson, team manager Anan Charoenkijkoon, and leading Thai female rider Mook Mooklada Saraphet before traveling to Buriram for the race weekend.

The Irish rider, who made his debut at the Isle of Man TT in 2017, has since broken into the top ten, claimed three podium finishes and earned a place in the 130 mph TT Club after reaching 130.656 mph in 2026. He also captured victory in the North West 200 Supertwin and regularly finishes in the top ten at the TT. Jordan will compete in the SB1Pro class aboard a Honda CBR1000RR‑R bearing number 22 under the banner EEST NJT S‑Oil Racing Team.

East NJT Racing, recognized as one of Thailand’s leading superbike outfits, continues to develop local talent such as Mook and 14‑year‑old Pacharakorn Thonggluang, who is chasing success in the Asia Road Racing Cup as part of a "Road to MotoGP" pathway. Official practice for the BRIRC Superbike Championship round three begins on Friday, Oct 16, with qualifying on Saturday and the main race on Sunday at 4:30 p.m., streamed live on the Chang Circuit Facebook page.

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