Henk upholds Dutch honour.

With Jurgen vd Goorbergh's departure to World Supersport, Henk van de Lagemaat will be the only Flying Dutchman in GPs this season, riding a Dark Dog Molenaar Honda.

The 34 year old has enters a full quarter litre campaign with 10 years racing experience and three Dutch 250cc championships to his credit.

"I've had two wild-card starts in Assen and replaced Jarno Janssen in the Molenaar Team last year at Brno," said Henk. "As I'm only familiar with 6 of the 16 GP tracks, the same as German Christian Gemmel, it will be difficult to compete against the regular riders.

"But with the technical skills of chief technician, and former nine-times GP winner, Hans Spaan, I'm sure that our Hondas will be the fastest on the grid," added the Dutchman. "The overseas GP's will be difficult, but back in Europe and during the season I'll go for some World Championship points, especially in front of my home crowd at the Dutch TT, at Assen, in June."

Lady racer Katja Poensgen will partner vd Lagemaat in Arie Molenaar's team.