Guy Martin:
“Moving to BMW machinery is the reason I’m still
racing next year and not retiring. I’ll always give it my all and to be
with a quality manufacturer like BMW is mega. I’m looking forward to
getting on the bikes as soon as possible. It’s a new bike and I’ve never
ridden it before, but we all know its pedigree. TAS are the best team
I’ve ever ridden for; they get me and I get them and we meet in the
middle, which is why we’ve been successful and this new venture with BMW
is just what we need going into next season.”
William Dunlop:
“Moving to BMW is an exciting change and one I’m
looking forward to. We all saw what the BMW S 1000 RR was capable of
achieving this season, so with the expertise of the guys at TAS Racing,
I’m pretty sure we can do a good job in 2015. I got my first
international Superbike win last year and I’d really like more next year
as it’s the class to do it in. We have a top team and I’m happy to be
working with Guy again at the TT, where I think together we can be even
stronger with this exciting new package.”
Michael Laverty:
“I’m delighted to be back in the TAS Racing fold
for 2015; this time with a new manufacturer in BMW behind us. It’s a
very exciting time for both myself and the team: we are both new to the
BMW S 1000 RR but it is a bike built for the race track and I believe we
have all the ingredients required to deliver the BSB title.
“I’m
very motivated about my move back to BSB. I’ve spent the last two
seasons in MotoGP and feel I’m a much stronger rider thanks to that
experience, both on the riding and the technical side. I’ve really
missed not being on a machine capable of delivering wins and podiums, so
I’m already daydreaming about the battles head with Shakey and Co. next
season.”
Tommy Bridewell:
“I’m really excited to be joining Tyco BMW for
next season. I’ve met the team and they are a great bunch of guys and
having ridden the BMW before, and watched what Kiyo was able to do on it
this season, I know we will have as competitive a package as anyone on
the BSB grid in 2015. In 2012 I put a standard BMW into the top six, so
with factory support and the help of everyone at Tyco BMW, the goal is
to be challenging regularly at the front and winning more races. I’m
also looking forward to working with Michael [Laverty] as he has a lot
of experience both in BSB and with the team. So I’m now counting down
the days to the first test.”
Alastair Seeley:
“It’s great to be back with TAS Racing and to be
part of the whole Tyco BMW set-up for next year. With factory support
and what I believe to be the best machinery for both the Superstock
class and the North West 200, I really can’t wait to get started. TAS
Racing gave me the opportunity to win two British championships so the
goal this year is to repay them and hopefully make that three. I’m also
happy to be back in the Superstock class as I feel the BMW S 1000 RR
will give me a great chance to win the championship and I’ve already
started doing my homework for next season.”
