05-05-2025
Will Todd succeed Irwin as NW200 Superbike king?
Davey Todd ensured that Irwin did not have things all his own way in the Superbike events in 2024, the Yorkshireman coming a close second to his rival in each of the three 29-year-old remains on BMW machinery this year but has swapped the colours of the Milwaukee by TAS Racing team for his new 8Ten Racing Team as he aims to add to his six race wins and 16 rostrum finishes to two-time British Superstock 1000cc champion has moved up to compete in the feature British Superbike class on short circuits this term and is having his first competitive outing in the opening round at Oulton Park over the May Day Bank Holiday three victories at last year's NW200, two in Supersports and one in Superstocks, doubled his career tally of successes at the meeting, his maiden triumph having been achieved in the Supersports in his burgeoning CV also including Senior TT and Superstock TT wins, few would bet against the Saltburn-on-Sea pilot achieving a first Superbike win around the Triangle this currently sits as the second fastest rider ever around the 8.9-mile course with a lap speed of 125.673mph, set 12 months ago.
