McCormack joins KMR for 2013 TT campaign
Former Irish Superbike and reigning Adelaide Masters Champion Brian McCormack will join KMR Kawasaki for the 2013 Isle of Man TT fuelled by Monster Energy.
He is the latest recruit to the squad run by three-times TT winner Ryan Farquhar, joining leading 2012 TT newcomer Jamie Hamilton for the team’s assault on the TT.
McCormack has made good progress since switching his main attention from short circuits to the roads and is now a regular at both the International and National road race meetings.
Despite winning the Adelaide Masters series, the 29-year-old found himself without a ride for 2013 until securing the deal with Farquhar, ensuring KMR will have further presence in the 1000cc classes when he competes on the machines the team principal campaigned last year.
Waterford-based McCormack is scheduled to contest the North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix as well as the Isle of Man TT, plus some Irish National road races on both Superbike and Superstock ZX-10R Kawasakis.
Farquhar, who quit racing last year, said:
“I got talking to Brian at the recent Adelaide Awards night and when I found out he was without a ride, we started to put the wheels in motion. I’ve known him for a good few years now and had some good battles with him so I know what he’s capable of and we’ve put together a good package for the season.”
“A rider of his calibre shouldn’t be on the sidelines and with his experience and my experience, I think we’ve got all the makings for a really strong season.”
He added:
“He’s proven himself on the roads over the past couple of seasons and is going from strength to strength so I think we can help move him up to the next level and I’m very happy to have helped him get back on the grid for 2013.”
“It’s good for all concerned to have a rider of his profile in the team and he’ll ensure we’ve got a really strong presence in the 1000cc classes, both at the International and, especially, the National road races.”
McCormack said:
“I’m delighted to be joining Ryan and his team and it’s a tremendous opportunity for me, one I intend to firmly grasp with both hands.”
“I know how hard Ryan works and how meticulous he is in his preparation so I’m thrilled to be getting the chance to ride the bikes he’s won so much on. This will be my third full season on the roads and with Ryan’s knowledge, expertise, advice and machinery, I’m confident of improving even further and moving up the leaderboard considerably.”