Padgett's have finally secured the services of a big-name backer and will run under HM Plant colours for this year's Isle of Man and North West 200 international road races.
Under the official title of HM Plant Honda by Padgett's Motorcycles, the team will be running 19 times TT winner and fastest man round the Island, John McGuinness in Superstock and Supersport alongside another multiple TT and NW200 winner, Bruce Anstey, who will also represent the team in the Superbike and Senior TT classes.
"HM Plant and Padgett's are a dream team and I'm really looking forward to riding a black and orange bike again at the North West and the TT. It's great to see a major corporation getting behind the Padgett's team and recognising the unbelievable level of success they've achieved with limited resources," said McGuinness.