The end for Ashcourt racing. WHAT NOW? 

All the best Lee, doors close, doors open.

really nice tribute to the team that lee . hope we get to hear soon and good luck on what you decide

Devastating news...hope you and the boys can put something together!...fingers crossed!!!

With your commitment and enthusiasm Lee, you can achieve whatever you want mate, New and exciting beginnings..

Here’s a personal message Lee. My son met you last year at the Northwest, the evening before your coming together with the tarmac. He was so blown away by your friendly down to earth manner when you were chatting to him and his mates that he facetimed me to tell me. I have since been following all of your RU-vid posts. Each video reinforces my son’s opinion. You’re a great person, a great rider and a great ambassador for the sport. You deserve all the luck moving forward.

A class act on always immaculately prepared machinery👍

Hope you get sorted soon Lee .

Gutted to hear this about the Ashcourt team! No doubt you will be snapped up by another team! All the best to you lee!

Here for whatever’s next!

Jesus, wasn't ready for that. Good luck in the future. Is the plan to still do roads?

Hope a big sponsor comes on board ! Love seeing the ashcourt bike !

Really hope you can keep going with the guys, you’re all a Team….all the best to you in getting it sorted 👊🏼👍🏼

This seems to be happening alot in BSB/ bike racing , mccams gone, gearlink going , Oxford leaving Moto rapido. It is worrying times for the sport with 600 riders needed to find £60000 for a ride ! It’s not sustainable.

Wishing you all the best for whatever happens, all our life is a gamble hit it head on.

Good luck Lee im sure everything will work out bud 👍

whatever you do next wish you all the best to you and the family cant wait to see your next chapter

Can somebody sponsor your helmet/gloves and boots etc ? How does it work

Wow.

There's a rumour that Neil is giving up the spanners and will be the feature dancer for 'The Chippendales' next season. 😮

sorry to hear this news Lee. when will you have a update on what Neil’s plans are for next year.

You and Neil, dad and lad racing out the back of a van 😂

35 k followers. We can all chuck £10 and you can have the Lee Johnson RU-vid team

Hey Lee, as a long time supporter who has been around all the circuits watching you. What about all us RU-vid subscribers becoming part of the support and if everyone chucks in even £10 that may help going forwards….. I personally would love to be a tiny part of your team and this could be a way Good luck and see you in the paddock somewhere.

Aww Neil and Jesse 😢

Looking forward to seeing Lee Johnston Racing on the grid next year. Bit of curve ball this one but Lee you'll maximise every opportunity. Topman

Think it’s time to start the new Netflix series… Lee & Chris’ Epic Adventures

Bloody devastated as Lee must also be. It's a mark of the man that he had concentrated a lot of this vlog on the folk around him instead of himself. Lee, best wishes from the Derry man. Hope everything gets sorted

Is there any new teams or sponsors on the horizon Maybe obsession engineering could help you

If half your subscribers give you just £20 you’ll have your budget for the year. I think you’re an amazing guy with a great personality… I’d donate more just to keep you racing

I am sad

Great video Lee. You've had a great boss and a great team there. Good luck with whatever you do in the future

Didn’t see that coming. I hope everything is sorted out for everyone for 2025, I’m sure you would be picked up by another team but it would be good to see Lee Johnstone Racing. Best of luck with whatever happens.

Neil has to be there 100%. Big up. Hope it works. Love the channel

Could it be crowdfunded? A fan supported race team would be amazing.

Sorry to hear this news Lee, but you will be back bigger and stronger. We will miss Neil's crack, (the crack of his ass that is)

Well, that was a bolt from the blue!, but the title sort of gave it away. Teams come, go, and change direction, etc, but I hope that you and all the gang find a happy place and, most of all, do what you enjoy, which is obviously racing and everything that goes with that. All I can really say is best wishes for the future whatever that my be.🤞👍

Good luck going forward Lee. Will always keep an eye out for you.

Wow big shock wish you all the best in the future.

Whatevers for u ,won't pass u by !.. thank u very much for sharing, wish u all the very best 🤞🤞 for a new sponsorship deal... keep the vlogs comin...

Best of luck lee

Sorry to hear that lee

Good luck Lee..

Good Luck Lee!

Sad news Lee but from the fire the phoenix will rise ....onwards and upwards.......will RU-vid survive without Neil ???......and you

Gutted, hope something gets sorted for next season,🤞🏻🤞🏻 it’s great watching you all every week.

Very best of luck with the future, and hope the racing continues 🍀🍀🍀🍀 from northern Ireland 😮

Wishing you all the best for the future and looking forward to future updates 👍Manxman 🇮🇲

Very best of luck to you all, it's been awesome to fillow and feel involved, thank you 🏍️👍🏻👍🏻

Lee have you tried "crowd funding" like what Taylor McKenzie did for his last year on "super stock". That was to hire the bikes and from what you were saying, you don't need to do that. If not there's always "Jamie Whitlam Airways" lol. You can't stop racing as I've just bought some merch! All the best Mark

Sure you’ll get sorted out for next year Lee. Enjoy watching your podcasts.👍🏻

Good luck Lee hope you get a new sponsor will really miss the banter between you and Neil all the best mate.

Thanks to everyone you've abused & denigrated, especially the Ashcourt Team. Highs & lows, but always entertaining, informative & funny AF. Good luck for the future.

Blimey. Good luck with whichever way you go forward Lee. Hope the shoulder problems get sorted.

Keep the band together! Go sponsor hunting with the existing package.

Good luck Lee, hopefully it's onwards and upwards x

Best of luck with sorting out your future for next season. I love watching these vlogs, so don’t stop! Onwards and upwards! 🚀

Gutted to hear your news Lee but your a top guy and have done amazing through your injuries. Keep positive, as you always do, everything happens for a reason. Good luck with your next chapter, I’m sure it’s going to be awesome.👍

The infrastructure is there you just need a big sponsor, what's that drink/food company you keep plugging doing

Think I got something in my eye during the last few seconds of that video. All the best for the future to you all. Onwards and upwards 🏍️💨

Fucking hell. Didn't see that coming. Hope you get something sorted and Neil that nursing home spot

HOPE it all works out for you, I will be here whatever the outcome! Looking forward to a BRIGHT FUTURE. Cheers, DINO.

I sorry to hear this Lee. I do hope you find another sponsor or Team soon. You have had a great time with Ashcourt racing. And some good wins. Good luck for the rest of the season. You are a credit to British Racing Lee. I think you have the right commitment and attitude to carry on . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

All the best for you Lee and your crew with your news I am sure you will able to put something together for the 2025 season cheers Les👍👍👍👍👍

Good luck for the future Lee. Hopefully you’ll get something sorted and keep this channel going too!

Have you considered doing some gigolo'n? I think you'd be a natural !! In any case, I'll keep watching whatever you're "putting out."

Maybe RU-vid should start supporting a race team. Hope all goes well for you and your team.

It's the huge huge cost for not very much in return but fun is the reason hoards of us have left club racing to They'll soon be racing electric rubbish soon anyway with moto gp racing scooters in 2027 it's the end of the sport as we know it anyway

Shocked.. it will work out Lee.. I have tickets for Brands, hopefully see you there.. what's the chances of getting a selfie with Neil?😂..I'll buy him a box of Chocolate flavoured Y Food.

Cracking video u expressed things well everything happens for a reason all the best keep us informed m8

Totally gob-smacked Lee. I cross my fingers that something somewhere falls into place for the future. From a product of Whitehead, Co. Antrim.

I'm sure crowd funding would keep you going until a suitable sponsor comes on board. You and your lovely family have given all your fans such pleasure. Onwards and upwards mate.

Michael Dunlop built a team. Yes the Dunlop name helps. New team new avenue.

So many Doors and Avenues for you to Explore!!! Through this channel, you have revealed to us Who, What, Why you Are!!! Bright future is still ahead of you, just be yourself!!! Your commitment to your family, friends and craft are hallmarks of a Fine Human Being 👍🤩

So sad Love watching your videos wish you all the best in the future going forward to you and all the lads 😢

If Honda I’ve got any sense, they should sign you up for next season, mate🇬🇬👍🏻🇬🇬

Only one solution. L and N Racing (lee and neill) racing only this time while you are sticking a camera in his face, annoying him, while hes doing all your work, he gets to slam dunk you onto the floor without the risk of losing his job!! 😂 it ll work out. Good luck 👍

Wow, shocked with news, but thank you for telling us about it on this video. I wish you all the best in the next faze of your career and look forward to seeing you out on track next season. Rest assured I will be Marshaling at the 32nd at the ManxGP next year again (21st year marshaling) watching you safely through. All the best Lee 👍

British motorbike racing needs authentic people like you Lee racing around, I hope you find a decent set up - can you also have a word with Chris Pritchard as we need more TT podcasts with you in them!

Good luck my friend what ever happens

Will support you stronger next year. Good luck!

Sorry Lee and the guy's, gutted. You are genuinely a great guy and one hell of a rider. Someone will pick you up, be crazy not to.

No way boys it can’t be the end please. If I win the lottery you guys are taking over I promise 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲don’t stop we are all invested in you and your cool family (HOME AND RACING)😢😢

let us know, how it goes! amazing team have really enjoy following. TY!

Sorry to hear your news Lee, hopefully good things will workout for you. Thanks for the video and wishing you the best of luck for the future.👍👍

Great video Lee. Looking forward to the next adventure. I’m going to miss Neil, I hope he starts his own YT channel. Bahahahahahahaha

Great tribute to the team Lee. Would love to see you all next year under " The Lee Johnston Racing Team " next year. I am sure with what you have achieved on social media you will have sponsers lining up to contribute. Will not be the same without Ashcourt Racing. Hopefully back once the Boss has done what he needs to go. Fair play that he will still let you use the bikes and truck.

HOPING to see you and Neil and the lads back on the grid next year the sport can not afford to lose top personalities, surely someone will fill the gap that Ashcourt racing WILL LEAVE.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Ashcourt Racing Lee, but I'm sure you will make the most of whatever comes next. Here's hoping for a cushtee sponsor catching wind of this and stepping in. Onwards and upwards!

The very best for what’s next Lee with your determination and commitment you will not fail

thanks lee, ashcourt team! i have enjoyed your journey ! you have put on a brilliant show & have had me very entertained! love you all very much.

Gutted for you and the guys, Lee. However, I am confident that new opportunities are just around the corner. Best of luck!

Aww Lee, whatever you decide you will be amazing at it. You bring a smile to BSB and roads so please don’t go anywhere. Neil and the gang need to stay with you as all us adoring lady fans will miss them…. And you of course 😉 You did however forget to say Thanks to your very good lady wife Kristie and wee boy Jessie…. Your fans for life. Keep being awesome and will see you at TT 2025. Thanks for signing my Ashcourt racing pic at Oulton Park 👍🏻🏍️👍🏻

Hi Lee. I met you at Jurby in 2019, you were walking a push chair round. I asked for a picture of you, which let me have, you came over as a friendly,approachable , dedicated character, and I’ve followed you ever since. I wish you all the very best for the future with plan A or B, you’ll do well whatever, just make sure Neil is with you!! Fingers crossed 🤞. Thanks for letting everyone know in a very diplomatic way! Top man! 🏍️💨

Wishing you the best Lee. If you could run your own team with the people you have already that would be awesome but definitely a huge challenge. I think you could do it👍

I bet a fiver that you'll be head hunted by other teams Lee, I know I would. You're a top rider, top bloke and a weee bit cheeky - a sponsor's dream! Stay positive and it'll slot into place for ya. I feel good things are coming soon mate.

So sorry to hear this Lee, but like your recovery, you’ll bounce back stronger and fingers crossed for the future, Lee Johnson Racing team would be amazing 🙏🏼 all the very best 😎

You and the team are winners mate & always will be especially with Christie behind you as well. Johnson Racing will soon be back in the paddock no doubt with Jessie cracking the whip & Neil riding sidesaddle! Best of Luck for 2025 with all your endeavours whether it be racing, commentating, track day instructor etc etc. 🤞🤞🤞👏👏👏

Your talent will shine through giving you the correct direction 💪✊✊

Sorry to hear of this new issue to solve but you will get it done, I am sure. Also, LOL, I thought Neil ran the whole thing :) So, as important as it is that we know where you are heading, we also need to know what is going to happen to Neil.

Good luck with whatever pans out Lee, Grumpy Neil must have the money to take over the bikes, truck etc,,, Or is he too tight ? Only joking Neil, Look forward to the updates from you,