Neill announces change of direction for TAS Racing in 2015

TAS Racing will take on a new challenge for 2015 after 14 consecutive seasons as Suzuki's official representative at various British Championship levels and also on the International Road Racing scene.

The Northern Ireland-based team, with the support of Suzuki, has secured three British championship titles and over 50 MCE BSB podiums, and only narrowly missed out on the MCE BSB title.

TAS Racing Managing Director Philip Neill commented: "I have to be honest and say it will certainly be a challenge to change direction after such a long period of time leading the charge for Suzuki, both in British championship and also on the international road racing scene.

"On behalf of our team, my father Hector and I would like to personally thank Suzuki for their support over the years. Having enjoyed a long-term family relationship with Suzuki, it was an absolute honour to have been given the opportunity to represent the brand."

Neill added: "I have met and worked with some great people within the Suzuki organisation, many of whom will remain personal friends, which shows the level of mutual respect we have shared over the years. I'm sure we will see them in British championship and at the international road races next year, and while we will focus solely on our own success, we certainly wish them well."

Suzuki GB General Manager Paul de Lusignan said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Philip, Hector and the entire team at TAS Racing for their superb support over the last 14 years. We have enjoyed an excellent and open relationship, as well as many successes and achievements throughout. I would also like to thank the many sponsors, riders and partners who have made the TAS and Suzuki partnership so successful."