Yunus Ercelik

Background

He was born to parents, who were motorcyclists. He got interested in motorcycle riding through his father.

Career

He competes in the Turkish Superbike Championship. He is the second child of four siblings. He began racing after he saw his friends were not successful in competitions held at the İzmit Körfez Circuit.

He had self-confidence he could do better.

In 2011, he raced for the team KMK on Honda CBR1000RR. Erçelik took part also at Alpe-Adria and East European Championships. In 2012, Erçelik ranked second of the Turkish championship.

As of September, after five of seven rounds of the 2013 Turkish championship, he has no points. Gaining a wildcard, Erçelik raced at the 2013 Superbike World Championship"s İstanbul Park round for his own Şampiyon 169 Team on Bayerische Motoren Werke S1000RR. After starting at grid 14, he placed 14th in the Race 1 and 15th in the Race 2.

He took 3 points in total.

Achievements

• In 2007, he debuted in the Turkish Superstock 1000 B Championship, and became undefeated champion. From 2008 to 2011, he won the championships and TMF Cup in the Superstock 1000 A category.