WSBK » Hill to graduate with Althea Honda in '09

F-ing delighted to hear this, would have been nice for Tommy to get to know the tracks in WSS first but just glad he''s got a ride. Hope it''s reasonably competitive for him enough to show whats he''s made of

No more injuries tho please mate

Tommy is very fast but simply crashes too much. Will be lucky to see out the season IMO.

Good luck though.

Come on Tommy! If lucks on your side (it's gotta be at some point!), you can finally show your potential. Anyone bet against him for Donington/Brands?

Jeesus - where di that come from.

Can be fast but like someone sez - crashes way to much and did next to nothing on the BSB Yam.

But who did? The BSB yam was a bit of a dog wasn't it? Pirelli tyres when no one was on them. He won at Cadwell and held pole at Silverstone WSB, not to mention his Supersport wildcards! I think theres more to come from Tommy...We'll see...

Did not expect this. There are better riders out of work who would do better given the chance. Could be a case of Tommy fits the budget

Tommy's luck is on the change!! About time too!

Good on you Tommy! Well deserved after the season (or lack of..) you've had!

Will be a joy to watch the WSBK next season with Brits back in it again!

Its never been possible to gauge Hills skill level accurately as ( with due respect to Rob Mac) the R1 has never been at a close level to HM plant Hondas or Rizla Suzuki. He has in spite of machine deficits performed well.
Whether this can be carried through into top 5s in WSB remains to be seen. I certainly hope he can as long as the bike is up to it.

Hill was on podium pace early in races last year a in one race think it was thruxton or silverstone (dunno i have the dvd review) he was leading for best part of the race on the dog that was the virgin yamaha, hill is hugely talented and if the bike isnt too shabby you will all be very surprised!

Very steep learning curve ahead but he's definately got the b*lls to do it. Just let him test test test till he runs out of tyres!