Henderson R1 Cup regular Gary Mason will take over James Buckingham's seat in the Quay Garage Honda team at Donington Park this weekend.
Buckingham has decided to take a back seat this year but is to remain in contact with the team for the rest of the season. It's not known yet whether this is a one-off ride for Mason or if he will fill the slot for the whole of 2008.
Mason will test the bike tomorrow at Mallory Park prior to his return to the British Superbike grid, somewhere he hasn't been since 2006. he will continue to participate within the Henderson R1 Cup championship.