"I was honored when team owners, Jon Strike and Simon Woods asked me to do the job. It's more than I expected but again, it's something I want to succeed at," said the laid back Australian.
The team is looking to develop the MV Agusta F4 312 to a new level as they aim toward the step up in 2008 to the British Superbike Championship.
"We are well aware of the task ahead and that is why we are working on this right now. MV Agusta want to win. Taking on teams like HM Plant Honda and GSE Racing will be tough but there is no point sitting at home watching on TV, that would be easy! With new rule changes to the British Superbike class in 2008, we expect the strength of the MV's engine to be an advantage. Additionally, we are plannig with people in Europe, America and Japan to supply components and products that will form a strong starting point," said Nowland.
"Being a rider, I will always want to win and that won't be any different as a team manager. The relationship between everyone in the STP team and the enthusiasm about our future already creates a positive environment. Having such strong people in key areas adds motivation to our group and that makes my job a lot easier," he explained.
He is up for the new challenge and plans to execute his game plan in a very positive manner, "My plan is to be very decisive and not carry on with all the nonsense that goes on in many teams. I am in this role to succeed, to make our team, our partners and our supporters enjoy the journey, through highs and lows. My view is that we are in the business of entertainment and success. Yesterday was my first day as 'team manager' and the phone didn't stop ringing all day however I still managed to do all the things I do as a rider."
This weekend's
Oulton Park round of the British Championship will be his first 'hands on' race meeting as the new team manager. The team currently field four motorcycles in the British Superstock Championship one of which is contested by former
MotoGP rider Chris Burns.
