One-time Isle of Man TT winner Lee Johnston says a return to street racing is “not going to occur” any time quickly, although insists he isn’t retiring.
The Northern Irishman hasn’t competed on the street racing scene since struggling critical accidents in a crash throughout apply for the 2023 North West 200.
He had deliberate to return to motion in 2024, however suffered additional harm setback and hasn’t competed since, as a substitute this 12 months specializing in a marketing campaign within the British Supersport Championship.
Johnston mentioned firstly of the 12 months that he wouldn’t be street racing because of his Sencat by Swan Racing group having no plans to increase its programme.
In a current YouTube vlog on his channel, Johnston now says he has no plans to return to street racing “except one thing drastic occurs subsequent 12 months with a special group”.
The elephant within the room, street racing, is one thing that I get requested on a regular basis,” he started.
“My boss Chris, who owns the group, has two younger sons who race.
“I absolutely perceive his determination that the very last thing he desires is to introduce them to the world of street racing.
“He loves it, he thinks it’s cool, however you will have your children doing it’s one other factor.
“That’s how this case of me being within the group – that wasn’t a street racing group – happened.
“I joined as a result of it was the most effective for me, bringing my mechanics.
“I’m having fun with it, planning. I do know individuals will say ‘why don’t you return to street racing’.
“It’s not going to occur. Until one thing drastic occurs subsequent 12 months with a special group, which isn’t wanting possible in any respect, that would be the case.
“I didn’t wish to do an entire large spiel about retiring from street racing. That’s not what is occurring. I’m simply not going.
“That’s the tip of the dialog.”
Johnston scored a podium final weekend on the Manufacturers Hatch assembly of BSB, although needed to retire from the second race because of a difficulty.
On his determination to not return to street racing, he mentioned in one other vlog: Actually, how a lot effort it takes me to get by a BSB weekend, there’s no likelihood I’d get by the TT.
“In order that’s a powerful purpose. I understand how laborious it’s.
“I want I may clarify to you guys what the physique goes by on the TT. They correctly endure.
“It could be cool to get some exams achieved to indicate what the human physique goes by on the TT.
“I’m not ready to go street racing. The physique isn’t match to.”
