Ian Hutchinson Returns: RST Launches ‘TeamRST’ for 2026 Isle of Man TT

March 15, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Ian Hutchinson TeamRST 2026 Isle of Man TT Superbike

The Official TT safety partner RST have confirmed they are stepping up from the sidelines to the starting grid. The brand has launched TeamRST and they’ve secured the signature of the Ian Hutchinson to lead the way for their 2026 Isle of Man TT Campaign.

With less than 80 days until the flag drops on Glencrutchery Road, this isn’t just a PR exercise. TeamRST is coming to the Mountain Course with one goal – winning.

Hutchinson: The Legend Returns to the Front

For fans of real road racing, Hutchy needs no introduction. A 16-time TT winner, he remains the only man in history to ever claim five victories in a single week (2010). After a few seasons of battling health setbacks and machinery changes, Hutchinson sounds more determined than ever.

“This project is very personal to me,” Hutchinson said at the launch. “After everything I’ve experienced at the TT, I still have that drive to prove we can compete at the very front. We’re aiming for that top spot.”

Davey Todd Injured at 2026 Daytona 200

March 11, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Davey Todd Injured at 2026 Daytona 200 :

Davey Todd following a crash at the 2026 Daytona 200

Heartbreak at the High Banks: Todd’s Daytona Debut Cut Short

DAYTONA BEACH, FL — The 84th running of the Daytona 200 was supposed to be the glittering American debut for Saltburn’s finest, Davey Todd. Instead, the “World Center of Racing” proved why it is as cruel as it is iconic. Competing for the PHR Performance squad (supported by his 8-Ten Racing partner Peter Hickman), Todd’s weekend ended not in the winner’s circle, but in a hospital bed.

The drama began early in Thursday’s qualifying. Todd was “cleaned out” by another rider on his opening lap, a low-speed incident that appeared manageable. He managed to limp the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS back to the pits, where the PHR crew worked feverishly to straighten the machine.

The Impact

However, the gremlins of Daytona are persistent. Returning to the track for the final ten minutes of the session, Todd suffered a catastrophic second crash coming out of Turn 2. A mechanical failure—suspected to be a steering jam resulting from the initial impact—sent him directly into the wall at high speed.

“I tried to jump off it, but couldn’t really get off it properly in time,” Todd shared in a post-surgery update.

The toll of the impact was severe:

Davey Todd set for Triumph Supersport

February 14, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Davey Todd set for Triumph Supersport

Davey Todd will be adding to his already successful partnership with Peter Hickman by riding a PHR Performance Triumph Street Triple 765 at the Daytona International Speedway 200, and perhaps more importantly on roads at the 2026 North West 200 and Isle of Man TT.

Social Media Post from Triumph Racing :

2026DaveyToddTriumphRacing — Image : Triumph Racing Facebook Page

NEWS!

Welcome to the Triumph Racing Family Davey Todd! Davey will be riding the Street Triple 765 at the Daytona International Speedway 200, as well as in the Supersport classes at the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races, alongside Peter Hickman with the PHR Performance – by Peter Hickman Racing team!

Conrod Motorsport Launches for 2026 TT Races

November 21, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Conrod Motorsport Launches for 2026 TT Races :

No sooner than the news broke that Burrows Engineering and RK Racing had parted ways with Conor Cummins did the announcement come that Conor has formed his own Team which will be competing at the 2026 Isle of Man TT Road Races…

CUMMINS LAUNCHES CONROD MOTORSPORT FOR TT 2026

WORDS: IOM TT RACES OFFICIAL

Conor Cummins has announced the launch of his own Conrod Motorsport team for the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races, marking a bold new chapter in his career as he prepares to celebrate 20 years since his TT debut.

Inspired by his successful Douglas-based coffee business Conrod’s, launched in 2015, Cummins’ new team signals both a personal milestone and a fresh competitive challenge. The initial programme will see Conrod Motorsport contest the two Superstock TT races in 2026 on a machine to be confirmed, while Cummins continues to review his options for the Superbike and Supersport classes.

Speaking of the new venture, Conor said: “I’m really looking forward to the new challenge of running my own team. It’s a big step and a bit of a leap into the unknown, but it’s something I’ve considered doing at various stages throughout my career. With the growth of the business, now feels like the right time, and I’m really excited to be bringing my two passions together.”

“The competition is tougher than ever, so I’m under no illusion as to how much work this is going to take. But I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some great people and great teams over the years, and I’ll be bringing all that know-how together to make sure I’m in the strongest possible position when it’s time to go racing.”

2026 Isle of Man TT Schedule

September 8, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2026 Isle of Man TT Schedule :

Michael Dunlop onboard his BMW at the Isle of Man TT Races - Photo from www.iomttraces.com — Photo from www.iomttraces.com

An updated schedule has been announced by the Isle of Man TT Races as well some important changes to the race classes. Full details and the Press Release from the Official TT Pages can be found below :

UPDATED SCHEDULE AND RACE CLASSES CONFIRMED FOR TT 2026

An updated schedule has been confirmed for the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races, designed to add greater resilience and flexibility to the programme, support the welfare of competitors, teams, marshals, medics and race officials, and enhance the experience for visitors.

These refinements are in line with the TT’s long-term strategy created to deliver a sustainable, world-class event that drives increasing benefit to the Island’s economy.

Following the introduction of the restructured format in 2023 – and after welcoming 51,650 fans to the Island for TT 2025, the highest in over 15 years – the 2026 updates reflect a strategic and considered approach shaped by operational learnings, stakeholder feedback, and future planning. This growth has also enabled the event to welcome more visiting marshals and volunteers into the TT community, further strengthening the successful delivery of the races.

The 2026 schedule brings with it a number of important enhancements. The number of scheduled rest days has been increased from two to three, with Qualifying Week now featuring a rest day on Thursday. This will allow competitors, marshals, medics, officials, and volunteers valuable downtime after three days of on-course action. The number of planned practice and qualifying sessions will also increase from six to seven, including an additional daytime session on Wednesday. This adaption continues the trend away from evening sessions while providing riders with more opportunities to prepare for the race programme.

2025 TT Supertwin Race 1 : Amended Result

June 7, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 TT Supertwin Race 1 : Amended Result :

An Official Statement has been released by ACU Events Ltd following the disqualification of Michael Evans from Supertwin TT Race 1 at the 2025 Event.

STATEMENT: SUPERTWIN TT RACE 1

The following statement was issued at 13:30 on behalf of ACU Events Ltd, Race Organiser of the Isle of Man TT Races:

Michael Evans, machine number 5, Dafabet Racing, has been disqualified from the Supertwin TT Race 1 at the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races after the team failed to produce the machine for the mandatory post-race Technical Inspection.

Initial checks were undertaken by the event’s Technical Director, Technical Officers, and Technical Officials at the conclusion of the race on Tuesday 3 June. As part of this process, the engine was sealed and subject to further mandatory examination at the conclusion of the Supertwin TT Race 2 on Friday 6 June.

The Team were unable to produce the machine for the Technical Inspection within the required timeframe. Therefore, the competitor has been disqualified from the race result.

Revised results for the Supertwin TT Race 1 will be issued in due course.

The Revised results for the 2025 Supertwin TT Race 1 are as follows :

2025 Senior TT Preview :

June 7, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Senior TT Preview :

Senior TT Showdown: Who Will Conquer the Mountain in 2025?

The Isle of Man TT Festival has been a rollercoaster of emotions, high speeds, and unforgettable moments, all building to the finale of the Milwaukee Senior TT Superbike race. As we stand on the brink of this ultimate challenge, the atmosphere on the Island is electric, despite the weather playing its usual mischievous hand throughout the week.

We’ve seen practice sessions and races delayed by rain and oil spillages, making the schedule a constant dance. Notably, the start of racing itself was pushed back by two days, and even Tuesday’s Supertwin and Superstock races were moved to the evening due to wet roads. This has meant less track time than usual for some, adding an extra layer of challenge to an already formidable and notoriously difficult course.

Unfortunately, the festival also saw a major incident that ruled out one of the road racing’s top riders. Fourteen-time TT winner Peter Hickman sustained chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries in a fall at Kerrowmoar during a qualifying session. While thankfully his condition wasdescribed as “comfortable” and “in good spirits,” it means we won’t see him on the grid for the Senior TT, a huge blow for the fans and his 8Ten Racing BMW team. His absence undeniably reshapes the competitive landscape.

Hickman however is back in the paddock, although battered and bruised he has been there throughout supporting his team mate and friend, Davey Todd.

A Look Back at the Week’s Action :

2025 Isle of Man TT Races Qualifying Summary

June 2, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Isle of Man TT Races Qualifying Summary :

The 2025 Isle of Man TT Practice and Qualifying Week, held from Monday 26th May to Sunday 1 June 2025, was a testament to the resilience and adaptability of riders, teams, and organizers alike. Challenging weather conditions, including persistent low cloud cover over Snaefell Mountain and rain and showers almost every day, led to multiple delays and cancellations, compressing the schedule and testing the mettle of all involved.

The timings below are for each class are all taken from the Final Combined Results – Fastest Laps [After Q5 of 5]

Superbike Qualifying Highlights

Despite the weather disruptions, Dean Harrison has shown his intent for 2025 by topping the Superbike leaderboard with a blistering lap of 133.069. Davey Todd and Michael Dunlop completed the top laps. with 132 mph

Top 10 Superbike Qualifiers:

Pos.	Rider	Team	Motorcycle	Speed
1	Dean Harrison	Honda Racing UK	Honda CBR1000RR-R	133.069
2	Davey Todd	Monster Energy BMW Motorrad	BMW M 1000 RR	132.673
3	Michael Dunlop	MD Racing	BMW M 1000 RR	132.003
4	Peter Hickman*	Monster BMW Motorrad	BMW M 1000 RR	131.326
5	Conor Cummins	Burrows Engineering/RK Racing	BMW M 1000 RR	131.027
6	Nathan Harrison	H&H Motorcycles	Honda CBR1000RR-R	130.172
7	Shaun Anderson	Team Classic Suzuki	Suzuki GSX-R1000R	129.965
8	Ian Hutchinson	moobob MLav Racing	BMW M 1000 RR	129.756
9	Mike Browne	KTS Racing	BMW M 1000 RR	129.585
10	Dominic Herbertson	HRRC/Adam Hewitt Ltd	Honda CBR1000RR-R	129.257

2025 TT Results :

June 7, 2025June 1, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 TT Results :

The 2025 Isle of Man TT Races were held over the 2 weeks of Monday 26th May 2025 – Saturday 7th June 2025.

With weeks of glorious weather in the run up to the event the 2025 races were plagued with inclement weather that hugely affected the Practice and Qualifying Sessions of Week 1.

The Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May 2025, should have been a full day’s practice however the weather had other ideas and only a newcomers speed controlled lap could be completed before the rest of the day was cancelled.

Tuesday’s practice went ahead for a full session, it was all untimed but did allow for full sessions for all the classes.

Wednesday was the first timed qualifying sessions, however Thursday was cancelled due to low cloud.

Friday’s session also got cancelled due to incoming rain.

Saturday’s sessions did get underway but had to be cancelled due to conditions in the Mountain, which deteriorated so much the sidecars had to be guided over the Mountain by the Travelling Marshals in a speed controlled session.

Sunday Race Day 01/06/2025 had to be rescheduled to allow for a double qualifying session, however before bikes even got onto the track that was re-jigged due to more incoming inclement weather.

2025 Race Week Summary and Senior TT Preview

2025 Isle of Man TT Races Results :

Peter Hickman & Tom Weeden Condition Update : 2025 Isle of Man TT Races

June 1, 2025May 31, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Peter Hickman & Tom Weeden Condition Update : 2025 Isle of Man TT Races

2025 Isle of Man TT Races Update Banner Graphic

UPDATE : 01/06/2025 : Read on for an update from Peter Hickman

The Isle of Man TT Races have issued an official update on injured riders Tom Weeden and Peter Hickman following incidents on Friday 30th May 2025.

CONDITION UPDATE:

Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar on the opening lap of the third qualifying session of TT 2025. He was reported as conscious and stable, and taken via AirMed to Noble’s Hospital where he is currently being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries. He is described as being ‘comfortable’ and ‘in good spirits’.

Earlier on Friday in the second qualifying session of TT 2025, Tom Weeden, bike number 33, came off at Glen Helen. He was taken to Noble’s Hospital via AirMed where he is currently being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries.

The Isle of Man TT Races send their best wishes to both Peter and Tom, and thank the Marshals and the MRMS medical team for their continued diligence and professionalism.

TBNI.Blog would like to extend best wishes and a speedy recovery to both. No further postings will be made outside of Official or Personal statements issued by the event organisers or the riders, their families or teams.

In saying that Tom Weeden has posted an update on his Facebook page…