Joey Thompson is the most recent rider to make his Bennetts British Superbike Championship debut this season, but brings to the grid an extensive background competing in major Road Races.
The Yorkshire-based contender is a race winner at the Ulster Grand Prix and has been a double podium finisher at the North West 200, including narrowly missing out on a Supertwin win at the event.
Last season Thompson joined the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship, with some strong top five finishes as he now looks ahead to this debut in the Superbike class.