NGM Forward Racing and Colin Edwards have announced that the American will not be racing in Brno and in the second part of the 2014 season. The two-time World Superbike Champion (2000 and 2002), 1992 AMA Champion and MotoGP protagonist will continue to be part of the NGM Forward Racing Team, contributing to the development of the machine and doing some wild cards.

In his third season with Forward Racing, the 40 year-old Texan rider has contributed to the growth and success of the team, embarking on the adventure of the CRT project in 2012 and 2013 and the Open class this year. Thanks to his experience and personality, Forward Racing have now become one of the protagonists on the MotoGP grid.