Dominic Herbertson has confirmed that he’ll compete in all Isle of Man TT Races this year as originally planned.
Herbertson had been due to contest the 600cc and 1000cc races for WTF Racing until their shock, and sudden, withdrawal, two weeks ago.
However, Alan Gardiner, team principal of WTF Racing, has since supplied Herbertson with the stock Honda Fireblade he was due to ride.
Herbertson Full House
That means 31-year old Herbertson will now take his scheduled start position of number 13 for the RST x D3O Superbike, RL360/Opul Superstock and Milwaukee Senior races.
Speaking of the news, Dom said: “Obviously it came as a real shock when the [WTF Racing] team announced they were having to pull out this year, and a real shame for the whole team and crew, too. They’d put in a huge amount of effort already, and I was just gutted for all the guys and girls involved.
“Thankfully though, Alan [Gardner] has managed to pull all the strings for me to supply the big bike, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
“I would have loved to have come to the TT with the full team behind me, but I’m also excited to get back to my roots in running my own little set up, and really can’t wait to get going.
Dominic Herbertson
“I also need to pay a huge thanks to everyone that’s got behind me over the last couple of weeks. The support has been incredible and really overwhelming, and I’ll be doing my best to make sure we get the best results possible.”
Secured Rides
In a further boost, Herbertson has secured a Ducati Panigale V2 to contest the two Monster Energy Supersport races.
With a ride with Melbray Racing for the Metzeler and Entire Cover insurance Supertwin races already announced, the news confirms Herbertson’s participation in all eight solo races at this year’s TT.
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