Irishman BJ Toal has been drafted in to replace Tom Grant in the Centurion Honda British Supersport squad and will make his debut at the upcoming Brands Hatch round.

Toal started the season in National Superstock 1000 Championship with Relentless Suzuki, competed strongly as a guest rider in the Supersport race at Mallory Park, finishing in a solid sixth place. His previous racing career highlights include fifth in the R6 Cup in 2006, and he became the R6 Cup Champion in 2007, and 15th in the British Supersport Championship in 2008.

"I would really like to thank the whole of Centurion Racing for welcoming me into the team at this stage of the season, and for giving me this opportunity. I am really looking forward to getting out on the bike for the first time and can't wait to get stuck in with everyone in the team and have some fun," said Toal.