Dungannon road racer Ryan Farquhar has revealed he is 'bitterly disappointed' to be missing the International Island Classic in Australia.
It takes place next month.
He has also praised the team's decision to draft in British Superbike star Peter Hickman to replace him.
Looking ahead to 2017 and the potential plans for his KMR Team, Farquhar says he'll not be making any decisions this side of Christmas.