With the benefit of hindsight and with the knowledge that you have a strong BSB deal in your pocket, do you think it is more beneficial in the long-term to have a front line seat in BSB with HM Plant over, say, a potential mid-field place in WSBK with Stiggy?

Josh Brookes
Spot on – that's why we made the decision to go with HM plant Honda.

Q – wasabi
How frustrated are you not to have been promoted to Stiggy's WSBK effort given your success with them this season?

Josh Brookes
Not at all – we had the option, but we declined in favour of HM Plant Honda. Stiggy's a great guy, but it was a business decision.

Q – Scooby Doo
Between you and Sylvain Guintoli, there are some high-profile names coming into BSB in 2009. With that experience behind you, do you think there is there extra pressure for you to win the title in your first year? Is this a realistic aim - what will be the hardest challenges for you to overcome?

Josh Brookes
Firstly, I'll need to use all my experience to date to be able to get close to winning the championship – but yes, it is realistic to go for it. The hardest challenge? Dunno, ask me after the first race…It could be the weather.

Q - Jake Leech
Do you think Ant West, aboard the same bike, with the same team as you last year, has a good shot at winning the WSS title for 2009? As you are familiar with the bike/equipment/team, can you please shed some light..?

Josh Brookes
Yes, definitely. Ant has proven he's quick, hugely experienced from GP years, if anyone can knock off Ten Kate, I'd put my money on Ant.