Mervyn Whyte has been North West 200 clerk of the course for nine years

North West 200 clerk of the course Mervyn Whyte has been appointed as MCRCB Chief Steward for the 2009 ViSK British Superbike Championship.

Mervyn will be working closely with Series and Race Director Stuart Higgs in what is a first for any race official from Northern Ireland.

He will begin his role at this weekend's race meeting at Oulton Park.

Whyte will however miss rounds three and four of the championship at Donington and Thruxton.

"I'm very much looking forward to my new position as MCRCB Chief Steward and feel it is a great honour to be asked to take on this role," said Whyte.

"It's a wonderful opportunity and will certainly benefit the North West 200, enabling me to gain even more knowledge and operational skills on the management of top sporting events."

Welcoming Mervyn Whyte to the team, BSB Series Director Stuart Higgs said: "I am delighted to be working with Mervyn within the organising structure of BSB. He has a wealth of experience which I am sure will be put to good use."

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