A BSB round at the Co Down venue has long been coveted and Higgs’ proclamation will raise hopes that the possibility of British championship racing at Bishopscourt could be seriously explored.

The team will receive full BMW Motorrad Motorsport support ... the biggest names in road racing,” he explained. With 14 TT race wins, including three Senior TT triumphs, Hickman has been ...

"I want to prove that I'm not just a road racer and I feel that I'm ready to make the step up and have a full season in BSB ...