TAS Racing retains Donald and Anstey for the 2010 TT
Wednesday 30 September 2009
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Bruce Anstey and Cameron Donald will be at 2010 Isle of Man TT with TAS Racing, it has been confirmed.
Despite rumours of a line-up change at the Northern Irish team, which has won 15 TTs so far, TAS has announced the pair will continue on Relentless Suzuki machinery at next year’s international road races, including the TT.
Anstey and Donald, both TT winners, will also contest selected rounds of the British Superstock Championship and other events. The official race schedule will be announced in the coming weeks, but an early season series of tests has already been pencilled in for February.
Donald’s Practice Week accident and mechanical issues for Bruce Anstey meant it was a far from rewarding TT in 2009. The team is now focused on improving its road racing performance next year.
TAS Team Principal Philip Neill said:
‘As per normal, there were lots of rumours suggesting we would change riders for 2010, or that Bruce and Cameron would change teams. I am prepared to admit, that although we had podium finishes in all three international road races and a North West 200 race win with Alastair (Seeley) in 2009, it was a little short of what is expected from TAS Racing.’
‘As the most successful international road racing team in recent years, with 15 Isle of Man TT, 12 North West 200 and 11 Ulster Grand Prix victories, we set a very high standard for ourselves.’
‘Although we did consider other options for 2010, along with our partners Suzuki and Relentless, my father and I always had the desire to remain with the same riders for the international races next season.’
‘I would like to take this opportunity to welcome both riders back for our next assault on the international road racing scene. It will be Bruce’s eighth with TAS Racing and Cameron's third; and in closing I’d also like to thank our long-standing partners for their continued support.’
The 2010 TT starts on May 29. You can find out more on our 2010 TT page.