Tuesday, December 20 2011
Millsport Racing Ducati has signed Steve Mercer for the 2012 Isle of Man TT Races. He will ride the Ducati 1199 Panigale machine in the Dainese Superbike, Pokerstars Senior and Royal London 360 Superstock Races.
The team’s testing programme is scheduled to start in early March and the team will compete at the early rounds of the British SuperstockChampionship in preparation for the start of the International Road Race season at the North West 200 in May. Other events on their calendar include the Ulster GP, Southern 100 and the Mondello Masters series.
Patrick Murray, Team Boss: “Millsport Racing Ducati are delighted to have Steve on board our 1199 Panigale’s for the 2012 season. Now we are looking forward to getting on the track as early as possible in the New Year to begin a testing programme in preparation for the season ahead.”
Steve Mercer: “I’m really looking forward to riding the new Ducati 1199 Panigale for Millsport Racing next year and I think it will be a serious machine on both roads and Circuits. 2012 can’t come soon enough.”
Paul Phillips, TT and Motorsport Development Manager: “Millsport Racing is an excellent team and they are a great fit with Steve Mercer who is one of the most exciting new riders to compete on the Mountain Course in recent years. I’m sure that they will enjoy a successful relationship and we look forward to seeing them on the Isle of Man in 2012.”
