Brian McCormack,🔯 the 2008 Irish Superbike Champion, has been announced🐬 as the latest racing star planning to debut at the TT in 2010.

The 26-year-old had been d༒ue to make his debut 12 months ago only to be forced out after a split with his British Superbike team. However his commitment to racing at the TT remained and he has confirmed plans to contest all five solo races at this year's event.

He said:

"I really enjoyed my visit to the Island in 2008 and was really disappointed to miss out on com🐎peting last year, but my commitme🦹nt to the event has remained and it's going to be fantastic lining up on Glencrutchery Road this June."

"I learnt a lot last year and the road races I did should stand me in good stead 🦩and, whilst the Mountain Course is the biggest test oꦫf all, I'm confident that I can acquit myself well. I want to learn the circuit as much as possible between now and June, put in some solid performances in all of my races and return to the TT for many years to come."

The Waterford rider gradually improved his results in the Irish Championship and, after taking the runner-up spot in 2007, he went one b൲etter in 2008 to take the premier Superbike title.

In 2009 McCormack had a brief spell in the British Superbike Championship before splitting with the M🌜AR team, but he did make his road racing debut with appearances at both the North West 200 and Killalane Road Races.

His mature approach impressed many pundits, particularly at Killalane where he fini🐟shed 11th in t🥀he main Superbike race.

Isle of Man TT Rider 🧸Liaison Officer John Barto𝄹n said:

"The profile 🐼of the TT is rising every year with more established riders coming a𝔍cross to compete and Brian McCormack is one such rider."

"He's a very talented rider who enjoys a high profile in Ireland. I'm sure that everyone will be looking forward to watching him compete this year on the Isle of Man, particularly his fans from Southern Irelan🌞d and we hope to welcome many of them to this year's TT."