Northern Irelands Lee Johnston is all set to ride at the opening road race of the 2014 season, the Ian Watson Spring Cup at Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough on Sunday 13th April.

Having made his debut at the Steve Henshaw Intentional Gold Cup Road Races last September, where he finished third in the David Jefferies 600 race behind Guy Martin and William Dunlop, he will once again be astride Honda Superbike and Supersport machines provided by East Coast Racing where he will renew his rivalry with the Tyco Suzuki team-mates, as well as Dean Harrison, James Cowton and Jamie Hamilton, who also impressed last year taking race wins at the 2.43-mile Oliver’s Mount Course.


The Ulsterman is also entered on a 650 Kawasaki in the SuperTwin Classes, where he will be up against a returning Ryan Farquhar and the likes of Ivan Linton, Davy Morgan, Sarah Boyes, Gavin Lupton, Mick Goodings et all.

Practice commences at 9.00am on the morning of the 13th with the first race scheduled for 12.30pm.

The bikers’ village campsite, adjacent to the circuit, will be in full swing on Saturday night with a disco and late bar, this is open to race day ticket holders only, who can purchase tickets at the main spectator entrance from 2.00pm on Saturday 12th.

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