East Coast Construction Racing returns to the TT this year, with Lee Johnston leading the team’s assault.
Having previously been Honda-mounted, 26-year-old Johnston becomes the latest leading rider to make the switch to BMW machinery for the 1000cc classes.
He’ll line up on the flagship S1000RR machine in the Superbike, Superstock and Senior races.
East Coast Construction Racing and Lee Johnston will benefit from the BMW Motorrad UK International Customer Racing Programme, which will provide the team with technical and product support.
Having won the 2013 TT Privateer’s trophy, Ulsterman Johnston, who now bases himself in Hull, made further strides forward at the TT in 2014, culminating in a best finish of fifth in the Superstock race, also lapping in excess of 127mph.
He also took a top ten finish, his third to date, in the opening Supersport race, while his best lap so far around the Mountain Course was recorded in last year’s opening Superbike race - 127.391mph.
In this year's Supersport races Johnston will switch manufacturer, lining up on a 675cc Triumph Daytona.
In addition to the TT, East Coast Construction Racing and Lee Johnston will contest the North West 200, Ulster Grand Prix, Macau Grand Prix and selected British Superbike Championship events
They will be backed during the 2015 season by Leamington Spa-based company Burdens.