North West 200: Alastair Seeley to ride Supersport for EHA Racing

Alastair Seeley will seek to emulate his double success in the Supersport class at the North West 200 in 2018 when he again rides for the EHA Racing Yamaha team at the 2019 event.

Seeley secured pole position and set a new class lap record in May.

The 39-year-old Carrickfergus rider will compete for the same team in next year's British Supersport series.

Seeley also won a Superstock race for Tyco BMW this year and his record tally of North West wins now stands at 24.

The former British Superstock and Supersport champion rode for Tyco BMW in the Superbike class but the Moneymore-based team have yet to reveal their road race plans for next season.

"I gelled well with the team and the EHA Racing Yamaha at this year's event, which was memorable for everyone involved," said Seeley, whose EHA Racing North West bid will be backed by sponsorship from Coleraine building suppliers JP Corry.

"So to be able to come back in 2019 to defend those two Supersport wins with the same team - who I will be racing full-time with next season - is very pleasing indeed.

"The preparation has already begun in terms of my race fitness and we will get our testing plan underway in the New Year.

"I bonded well with the team and the bike last year and am delighted to have a deal sorted for the British championship which means I should hit the ground running coming to the North West.' Seeley explained.

"We will have the first two British rounds at Silverstone and Oulton under our belts by May and should be up to speed and have the bike well sorted.

"I am training twice a day, six days a week, to make sure I am as fit and sharp as I can be.' Seeley explained.

"I always think it is important if you can come to the North West carrying confidence from the British championship. I am going for the British title next season and if we can come to Portrush with a couple of podiums or wins under our belt it will be a big boost.'