Tyco Suzuki team manager Philip Neill makes no bones over the fact that the MCE British Superbike title remains Josh Brookes’ undisputed priority this season.

Nonetheless, Neill and his father Hector are taking BSB star Brookes’ North West 200 and Isle of Man TT plans extremely seriously.

Team manager Neill’s favourite meeting of the season is the North West, where the Moneymore-based TAS Racing team has amassed almost 20 victories.

With the deal to bring Brookes to the North Coast showpiece finally sorted out, Neill is now focused on ensuring the 29-year-old has all the support he needs to make a big impression on his debut.


“Obviously it has taken a while to sort out all the details, but this now completes Josh’s racing campaign for 2013, which will be quite a busy programme,” he said.

“Winning the British Superbike title remains our number one goal as a team, but the North West 200 is also a very important event for Tyco Suzuki and all our associated sponsors, as we have had a lot of success there over the years.

“Like any newcomer to the North West, there is no pressure on Josh, other than to enjoy the experience,” added Neill.

“Once he has completed his road racing campaign at the North West and TT, only then can we evaluate his future on the roads.

“But granted it is an exciting prospect for the organisers and the fans to have one of the leading BSB riders on the grid, and with both he and Guy [Martin] camped under our awning, I expect it to be a very busy event for all at Tyco Suzuki.”




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