With Roberto Rolfo out of action after fracturing his knee cap in bicycle training accident, Pedercini Kawasaki has decided to call in 24-year old Santiago Barragan to sub for the injured Italian in this weekend’s final round of the World Superbike championship at Portimao.

Barragan had a wildcard entry at Portimao to take part in the Superstock 1000 race, but Rolfo’s injury will see the young Spaniard debut in WSBK’s for the first time. Barragan has already take part in the 2008 World Supersport Championship and the 2009 FIM Superstock series and won the 2010 European Superstock 1000 championship title on a Honda, before switching to CEV Stock Extreme championship with the Extremadura Junior Kawasaki team and is currently second in the provisional standings.

“I’m very happy to have the opportunity to ride in the Superbike category. I’m obviously sorry for Roberto but I’m sure he’ll be back soon. I’m familiar with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Superstock machine because I’m riding it in the CEV Extreme championship but I have never ridden a Superbike and so I think I’ll need some time to find the right feeling with the bike. I know the team’s technical staff is very professional and I’m sure they’ll help me adapt as quickly as possible. I want to enjoy myself and take this opportunity to do my best for the Pedercini team and for my supporters.”

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