Manxman Dan Kneen has been signed to ride for Tyco BMW for the 2018 road-racing season.

The Braddan rider will pilot the BMW S1000RR for Hector and Philip Neill’s team in the RST Superbike, RL360 Quantum Superstock and PokerStars Senior TT Races having impressed in a one-off outing for the Northern Irish-based squad at this year’s Ulster Grand Prix.

Commenting on his opportunity the 30-year-old said:

’I realised that when the chance of a short-term ride with the Tyco BMW team came up last season I had to take it with both hands as it’s not every day you get the chance to work with such a well run, manufacturer-backed team.

’I’m going to be really proud to represent the team on my home course and I’m going to give it everything to reward the faith that Philip and Hector have shown in me.’

More in Tuesday’s Examiner.