SCOTTISH rider Jimmy Storrar will ride for TC Racing Honda when he makes his debut at this year's Isle of Man TT Races.

25 year old Jimmy, who was born in Perth, was due to compete last year but suffered a hand injury in testing at Donnington Park.

This year he will compete for Mike Charnock's 'TC Racing Honda/DP Coldplaning' outfit in all classes on 600cc and 1000cc Honda machines.

Jimmy enjoyed recent success in the Macau Grand Prix, finishing seventh, one place behind John McGuiness and ahead of a number of respected TT stars including Bruce Anstey.

He began his racing career in 2004 in the 125cc Scottish Championship before graduating to the MRO Supersport Championship in 2005 where he finished third.

He moved up to the National Superstock Cup in 2006, finishing fifth overall, and has competed in the National Superstock Championship since 2007 recording his highest overall place of tenth in 2008.

Mike Charnock, who competed in the TT Races and Manx Grand Prix before running his own team in 2005, said: "Everyone was really disappointed for Jimmy last year when he had to miss his first year at the TT with injury but we’re delighted that he's back in 2012 and ready to race on the Isle of Man.

"He's got an extra year's experience under his belt and I'm sure it will stand him in good stead for his Mountain Course debut."

Jimmy visited the Island recently ahead of the races in June. He said: "I've spent a bit of time with the TT rider liaison officers Milky Quayle and Johnny Barton out on the course and they’ve given me some really good insights.

"It was really frustrating to miss out last year, especially as my injury was so close to the event, but it has only made me even more fired up for the TT this year."

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