O'Halloran joins Honda TT Legends
As the Honda TT Legends team heads to Oschersleben in Germany for a two-day test this week, the rider line-up for the forthcoming Suzuka 8-hour race has been confirmed with John McGuinness, Cameron Donald and Jason O'Halloran making up a three-man squad.
Regular Honda TT Legends rider Simon Andrews was due to compete in the legendary race, however he is still suffering from injuries sustained during a crash at the Isle of Man TT and will be unable to take part.
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Samsung Honda British Superstock rider Jason O'Halloran has been drafted in to replace him.
Jason put in an impressive performance as a stand-in rider for the Honda TT Legends at the 8-hours of Doha in June, helping the team achieve its first-ever podium finish in the Endurance World Championship.
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The Australian rider has all-important experience at the Suzuka circuit, having completed the eight-hour race in fifth position in 2008.
Neil Tuxworth, team manager, said: "The Suzuka 8-hour is an incredibly tough event in difficult conditions so Jason's experience of both the track and the race itself is invaluable. He did a great job for the team in Qatar and quickly got to grips with the TT Legends Fireblade, so we hope he will be a strong addition to the line-up in Japan.
Jason O'Halloran said: "It was a such an honour to race for the Honda TT Legends at Qatar so I'm excited and flattered to be asked to join the team in Japan. It's a really slick crew and the Qatar race went so smoothly with no real drama – I hope we can do the same again. I did the Suzuka 8-hour in 2008 and really enjoyed the experience so I'm definitely looking forward to doing it for a second time. It's such an iconic event and to compete there with Honda will be fantastic."
Following a sixth place at the Bol d'Or 24-hour and a third in Qatar, the Honda TT Legends are currently second in the EWC championship with the Suzuka 8-hour next on the calendar on Sunday 29 July. This week's test in Germany will provide a chance for the team to get to grips with the Oschersleben circuit ahead of the penultimate round in August. The Le Mans 24-hour will complete the season in September.
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