Guy Martin will race for the Smith’s Triumph team in this year’s two Supersport race at the TT, teaming up with Australin David Johnson for the Gloucestershire team run by Rebecca Smith.

Martin has enjoyed an illustrious TT career to date and will ride a British-built bike in competition around the 37.75 mile course seeking his first win.

If he doesn't manage it in the opening Superbike or Superstock TT where he will ride a Tyco BMW, Monday's opening Supersport race could be his big chance, especially with Smiths desperately wanting to defend their hard earned title.

“I wanted the best tool for the job in the Supersport TTs so I rang Rebecca and we ended up doing a deal. I reckon the Triumph is the bike to be on and I remember Gary Johnson passing me on the Sulby Straight on the Smiths Triumph last year,” said Martin.

“Alan and Rebecca are proper people who run a fantastic team and to win on their debut last year says a lot about them. I'm planning a few jobs with the Triumph after the TT also so I'm looking forward to getting the job sorted."