Alastair Seeley was starting to feel like the "forgotten man" as he sweated over a ride for the North West 200.
Despite being the event's most successful rider, it took an 11th-hour deal to secure his entry at this year's international road race.
The Carrickfergus rider has teamed up with Graeme Hanna's IFS Yamaha outfit and will ride in the Superbike, Supersport and Superstock classes.