Pirelli National Superstock 1000 stars Victor Cox and Daniel Johnson will step up to the MCE British Superbikes series next year after signing deals with Morello Kawasaki.

Cox has been a Superstock regular for eight years and is relishing the chance to move into the blue riband class while Johnson has been a top-ten finisher over the past two seasons in the production class.

“I can’t wait to get started in 2015 and I’m really pleased to be riding for Morello Racing. Steve, Chris and Donna have built up a great team and I’m delighted to be part of it,” said Cox.

“I’ve raced in the Superstock 1000cc class for a few years now but I really wanted to make that step up to British Superbikes so I’m very thankful to Steve for giving me this opportunity. I know we can do a great job and get some good results and I can’t wait to get started.”

Johnson added: “I’m so pleased to be given this opportunity by Steve Buckenham (team boss) and my personal sponsors to compete in the BSB class for Morello Racing in 2015. After winning the Bemsee MRO Rookie 600cc class in 2009, I never would have thought I could get an opportunity to compete in the most exciting championship in the world. With a great testing and fitness programme in place, I plan to keep my head down and do my talking on the track and prove my worth against some of the best riders in the world.”