Road Racing News

'It's great to see a local rider coming through to make his debut ... I'm sure he's going to be one to watch in future years" - Paul Phillips

'I had a second place at the North West in 2010, the year before the crash, so there's still a box to be ticked here and so I am coming back to try to do it' - Stuart Easton

'This was not an easy decision for me and I will miss the team hugely' - Cameron Donald

'I did the TT in 2012 and I loved the roads and want to do more' - Karl Harris

'The R1 will have a load of electronic gadgets on board that I have never used on the roads before' - William Dunlop

'Everything's in place for me to have my best ever year at the TT' - Dan Stewart

Top Ducati teams Moto Rapido and Millsport Racing announce the formation of a joint effort to tackle the British Superbike Championship and the Isle of Man TT in 2013.

'I didn't just want to turn my back on road racing and walk away because I feel the sport is at a point where it is struggling a bit' - John Burrows

The Bush road races in Northern Ireland have been cancelled as the organisers struggle to meet soaring costs

'I have a winning machine and tyre package and now with the confidence that comes from wearing Shoei, I can concentrate on the day job' - Michael Dunlop

Veteran racer Jeremy McWilliams finishes as runner-up to Shawn Giles in annual Phillip Island Classic in Australia

'The documentary will provide an interesting and exciting insight into the Manx Grand Prix and the role it plays in real road racing' - Rob Hurdman

'The team are pushing the boat out for me this year and we are entering six races at the TT which means it's going to be a busy fortnight' - Dan Cooper

'I haven't made a decision on whether or not I'll go back again this year but it's something I have to decide' - Jeremy McWilliams

'The only race that matters is a big bike win at the TT - that's how you're remembered' - Michael Dunlop

'We've had lots of success at the TT which is great, but to see Adrian achieve those results that particular year was super-impressive' - Philip Neill

'The TT is back on the map worldwide and this campaign could well represent the start of a new era in motorcycle racing' - Paul Phillips

'It's just come to that time now and it's no big deal. I'm happy enough with my career when I look back at it' - Adrian Archibald

'I just love racing and it shows my determination - I wasn't going to throw in the towel. I just don't give in - I just keep going' - Michael Dunlop

'We have tried to take a positive step that will make it easier for everyone to race at this year's North West' - Mervyn Whyte

'I feel that with the experience and equipment Milwaukee Yamaha have, I will be in a position to challenge for big bike wins not only at my home event, the TT, but in the other internationals as well' - Conor Cummins

'I don't have the budget to compete in the British Superbike Championship and to be honest it's not worth my while - teams pay to compete in BSB and it can't be right that we're paying to entertain the crowds' - Robin Croft

'Cameron won't be far away - he was the only rider to really push John McGuinness on the Superbike this year and we had a few things up our sleeves for the Senior, but unfortunately it didn't run due to the weather' - Wilson Crag

'I'm under no illusions that I'm not going to be a TT hero or anything like it in the near future' - Michael Pearson