Manx rider Gavin Hunt has signed a deal with CN Racing to compete in the British National Superstock 1000 Championship.
The 25 year-old from Braddan will contest all 12 rounds of the 2012 season.
He will ride on a Ten Kate prepared 1000cc Honda Fireblade.
Hunt has now fully recovered from the serious leg injury he sustained in 2010 and has been on a major training regime over the winter.
The opening round takes place at Brands Hatch over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

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