Detailed talks have taken place with both Ian Hutchinson and Michael Dunlop about joining Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing for the 2011 season.
Guy Martin replaced Bruce Anstey at the Northern Ireland team a few weeks ago and yesterday (Tuesday) it was announced that Cameron Donald had left by mutual consent, after a disappointing Macau Grand Prix.
Joint TAS Racing boss Hector Neil says time is precious, so it's almost a race to put pen to paper between Hutchinson and Dunlop: