Double boost for Brian McCormack as FHO Racing and The Roadhouse Macau join forces

McCormack will ride for entrepreneur Faye Ho’s FHO Racing team with additional backing from The Roadhouse Macau, a busy restaurant and live music venue in the city-state where the famous motorcycle race takes place annually in the Far East.

Although the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT have been cancelled, McCormack is focused on building on his results in BSB this year after returning to the series following a long break in 2020, and is also targeting the Macau Grand Prix in November.

“I am excited to be given my first full season at BSB thanks to Faye Ho,” said McCormack, who is currently the fastest rider ever from the Republic of Ireland to lap the TT Mountain Course with a speed of 128.812mph.

“Not taking this opportunity lightly, I have been training very hard over the off-season and staying away from the Guinness! I will then be prepared for pre-season testing aboard the BMW S1000RR.

“Dipping my toe in the championship last year I know how hugely competitive it is so the goal is to start by scoring points and moving my way up the grid. With the team and bike I have behind me, I am sure we can push for some good results this season.”

McCormack is a self-confessed roads specialist and the former Irish Superbike champion says the cancellation of the big road races this season has been a ‘bitter pill to swallow’.

“It’s been a hard pill to swallow with no TT, NW200 or Ulster GP this year. After being in the top ten at the TT for the last few years, I think with this team and bikes we could have done something special,” he said.

“I am hoping for a good year, finished off with a race event at the Macau GP. Huge thanks to Ciaran (Carruthers) from the Roadhouse Macau for helping make this step.”

The Roadhouse Macau owner, Ciaran Carruthers – who also supports top Irish road racer Derek Sheils – said he was thrilled by the extra exposure for his business in the high-profile BSB series this season.

“We have been thrilled to sponsor Brian these past few years, both at the Macau GP and races back home in Ireland and at the Isle of Man TT,” he said.

“When the events of 2020 led to the opportunity for Brian to race in the BSB Championship we were delighted to continue that support with The Roadhouse Macau by On1 Racing BMW. However, without the support of Faye Ho throughout 2020 it would have been a far more difficult year for Brian and the team.

“To now have the chance to see him ride for the new FHO Racing Team and continue to fly The Roadhouse Macau name as the team partner is a proud moment personally and we are all thrilled at what lies ahead for the 2021 season…and we can’t wait to have Brian, Faye and the team here in Macau later in the year.”

FHO Racing BMW Team Owner Faye Ho added: “We are really excited to be teaming up with The Roadhouse, somewhere I’m well aware of from Macau of course. We are keen to help them get great support and visibility on the bikes, social media and the TV broadcast throughout the season.

“I’m also sure that Brian will massively benefit from the technical support from the rest of the FHO set-up, as the team help him progress in this extremely competitive series.”

The newly formed FHO Racing team will also run Peter Hickman and Xavi Fores in BSB this year plus Alex Olsen in the National Superstock 1000 Championship.

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