Kenan Sofuoğlu is a Turkish former professional motorcycle racer who was later elected to parliament, born on 25 August 1984 in Kuzuluk, Akyazı. He holds the record for most Supersport World Championship titles, with five, won in 2007, 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2016. His 2007 title, won for Ten Kate Honda, made him Turkey's first major motorsport world champion. He also raced in the Superbike World Championship in 2008 and in Moto2 in 2010 and 2011 for the Technomag-CIP team, where his best finish was second at Assen. After serious injuries in 2017 and 2018, including a broken pelvis in a crash at Magny-Cours, he announced his retirement from racing in May 2018 and became an elected politician the following month.
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born 25 August 1984
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He holds a record five Supersport World Championship titles
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is a Turkish parliamentarian and former professional motorcycle racer
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