By Ringwood’s James Hillier has secured 1000cc machinery for TT 2025, ending speculation around his equipment for Superbike, Superstock and Senior races.
Hillier, fourteen times a TT podium finisher, will compete on Fireblade Honda’s under the newly formed Muc-Off Racing banner.
The Honda tackle (pink/black liveried) has been made available thanks to help of intended TT 2025 suitor, WTF Racing/OMG Racing Team Owner Alan Gardner.
Speaking about this, the 2013 Lightweight race winner (Bournemouth Kawasaki propelled for Supersport races) stated:
“Alan and Paul (Curran) from WTF have been very supportive and once I knew the Hondas would be made available, I started filling in the gaps, such as funding, logistics, team members, and the like.
The bike and the mechanics are the key components so having my crew chief Alan and mechanics Dale and Jon on board is a huge asset.”
“It’s been difficult trying to piece it all together but Muc-Off stepping in has saved the day to be honest, it’s really taken the pressure off, I can now focus on the riding.
The bike and set-up are going to look awesome, and I can’t wait to get riding.”
Muc-Off CEO Alex Trimneill added about today’s TT 2025, rider/team update:
“When we heard James was left without a team for this year’s TT, we knew we had to step in. We’ve supported him for over a decade and he’s part of the Muc-Off family.
So, on top of keeping his rig running at full tilt with our full motorcycle range, we’ve gone all in with title sponsorship for his team – helmet, suit, bike, the lot.
It’s our first time running a fully branded Muc-Off race entry at the Isle of Man TT Races, and we couldn’t be more stoked to be doing it with James as pilot.”
Quotes courtesy of TT Races press team.
Photo courtesy of TT Races press team.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
