27th November 2012

BROOKES TO MAKE ISLE OF MAN TT DEBUT IN 2013

Tyco Suzuki Team News

Leading British Superbike contender Josh Brookes will make his Isle of Man TT debut next June with Northern Ireland based Tyco Suzuki – one of the most successful teams in the event’s history – but his main focus will remain on winning next season’s British Superbike title.

Brookes fell in love with the Isle of Man TT circuit on his first visit back in 2009, but having sampled the atmosphere in and around the TAS Racing camp during Race Week in 2011 and 2012, and having participated in parade laps on the Mountain Course – the Australian now feels the time is right to add his name to the entry list.

Speaking from his New South Wales home, Brookes said: “I’m glad it’s out in the open now as all the question about whether I was going to ride or not – and not being able to say anything – was getting a bit tiring. Since making the decision I’ve taken in some reconnaissance trips and spoken to a number of influential people. I fell in love with the place on my first visit back in 2009 and now that I’m with, what I regard, as the best team to be competing at the event with, in Tyco Suzuki, it gives me peace of mind. It’s too early to be setting any goals. It’s the beginning of a new project and we’ll just see how it goes.”

Team Manager Philip Neill added: “As a team with a strong background in pure Road Racing I suppose it was inevitable that Josh would like to have a go at the TT. He will be one of the highest profile newcomers to come to the TT in recent years, but I know it’s not a spare of the moment idea – he has given it careful consideration. We won’t be expecting any miracle results and there is certainly no pressure on him. Our job is to use our experience and guide him to the best of our ability, but Josh is a sensible lad and BSB will remain his number one focus next season.”

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