International road races priority
William Dunlop has a deal in place for 2017.
He will join former British Superbike team Halsall Racing for their maiden international road racing venture.
Dunlop will contest the T.T., North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix as well as selected Irish National road races.
It's also possible a number of short circuit races will be entered.
No decision has been made yet regarding bikes.
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