The 25-year-old Dundrod rider says he is "very interested" in racing at the famous road circuit after making a visit to inspect the course last week.

"It has always been a bit of an ambition of mine to race there and if I am going to do it I will have to do it now as it will take some time to learn.

"My first priority is to secure a deal for the British championship and that is what I am concentrating on now."

Rainey has been a regular competitor at the North West 200 in recent years and hopes to add the Ulster Grand Prix to his itinerary next year as well.

"I am close to sorting out bikes for the British championship and then I will try and get some machinery to ride at the road races.

"I want the bikes to be really competitive at the North West and also a good team round me to show me the ropes at the TT," said Rainey.