Suzuki team sign Donald for 2009

Cameron Donald has made a huge impact on the road racing scene

Australian Cameron Donald has re-signed for the Moneymore-based Relentless by TAS Suzuki team for the 2009 season.

Donald's main focus next season will again be the three international road races, the North West 200, the Isle of Man TT and the Ulster Grand Prix.

The Melbourne man, a double TT winner, will also compete for the team at this year's Macau Grand Prix in November.

Donald will race at two British Superstock rounds and the Ulster Grand Prix before returning to Australia.

He will compete at Knockhill, Dundrod and Cadwell Park before heading back 'Down Under' in early September.

Team manager Philip Neill said: "We are already looking forward to 2009 where Cameron will be joining us for a longer stay, as we plan to start pre-season testing that bit earlier with the new K9 GSX-R1000 Suzuki.

"Our main goals will be again to excel at the three international road races, but we also have planned a slightly bigger BSB role for Cameron in 2009, details of which will be announced in the coming weeks."

Meanwhile Uel Duncan Racing have secured the services of Lincolnshire rider Gary Johnson for another season.

The English rider has excelled in the colours of the Irish team this season and has agreed a deal for 2009.