Jacob Stroud, eldest son of Kiwi great Andrew, has agreed to race the team's MV Agusta 675 F3 in the 2018 New Zealand Supersport Championship.
As well, the talented 18-year-old is aiming to reclaim his national Superlite title aboard a specially imported Kramer HKR Evo2 single.
They are the only two race bikes of their kind in Australasia.
''I just can't believe how all this has come about,'' an excited Stroud said yesterday.
''I was fortunate enough to win the Superlite title in 2016 but a knee injury ruled me out of serious title contention last season.''
''These are two really special bikes and I feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to race them,'' the car dealer receptionist said.
The MV won the New Zealand TT title in the hands of Australian Alex Phillis earlier this year, and the Kramer, owned by Don and Rodney O'Connor, of Eurobike Wholesale, the New Zealand Kramer importers, will be one of the first examples to be raced outside Europe.
''I like riding lightweight motorcycles and the Kramer looks like it will be very competitive in the New Zealand series,'' Stroud said.
He is equally enthused about the MV.
''This bike is something special. It's a winner so I'm getting a really good race bike''.
Helicraft Racing team owner Rod Price is enthusiastic about Stroud joining the team.
Price knows the family name carries with it expectations, but said the first priority was to get Stroud comfortable and confident in the team environment.
''Jacob's a winner, otherwise he wouldn't be on the bikes. But now he's got to get used to working with us as we help to give him two bikes he can win on.
''Jacob realises it's all about the big picture, the future, so we'll be easing him into he coming season.
''Saying that, he's a Stroud!
''His dad didn't win nine New Zealand titles by saying 'no, please, after you','' Price said.
Pre-season testing will begin with the MV shortly and in October when the Kramer arrives from Europe.
As part of his build-up to the New Zealand Championship rounds in January and March, Stroud will contest the three-round Suzuki Series in December.
