James Hillier will be racing the 2012 Isle of Man TT with the Bournemouth Pr1mo Kawasaki Team.
Hillier has raced at the TT for the last five years and should be a title contender in 2012. Hillier won the prestigious Newcomes Trophy in 2008 and has the 17th fastest lap in TT history. Hillier will be racing in all six solo races this year and his hoping to improve on his best finish of 8th place.
"I'm really looking forward to the year ahead and with regards to the TT I simply want to keep on improving and build upon the results I've achieved thus far," Hillier said. "No one's getting slower so it's not getting any easier, but I've been steadily getting faster and would like to think I'll be there or thereabouts this year. I'll take it as it comes though as that's the approach that's served me well thus far and although I haven't set myself many targets, I would like to crack the 130mph barrier on the Superbike.
"I'll also be contesting the new Lightweight TT and am really excited about that. Ryan (Farquhar) has done all the chassis work for us with the ER6 Kawasaki and the bike sounds really good, so it could be the one that gives me my best result. It should be a bit more of a level playing field and promises to be a really good class."
Bournemouth Kawasaki Racing Team Owner Peter Extance added:
"James Hillier is a real credit and asset to Bournemouth Kawasaki Racing. We have supported him fully for four years and for us he is the reason why we are involved in racing. James is a local lad and we have seen his potential grow over the years into what we hope will be podiums and wins at the TT. James has been a real team member and not just a rider turning up and riding the bike.
"You will still see James putting up the awning and pit garage and taking it all down again at the end. For 2012 we have invested heavily in trying to give James the best machinery possible for the TT and we believe it is the time for James to be pushing on to the top steps and with six races at this year's event we are really excited that he can fulfil his and our dreams in 2012."
