By Parker Car Transport Racing’s 2026 Briggs Equipment Northwest 200 presence is now x3, having signed former Irish Road Race Junior Support and Senior Support Champion Joe Loughlin.
Castleblaney’s Loughlin hasn’t sampled the NW200 since 2023 but carries fond Triangle course memories, with his principal NW200 racing highlight to date been a P2 finish from the second Super Twins encounter in 2022, at the time beating the likes of Lee Johnston, Jeremy McWilliams, Jamie Coward and Michael Sweeney.
Same as new team-mates Don Gilbert, Niko Lehtiranta (NW200 newcomer), Loughlin poised for specified national road race outings as well this year, has YZF R6 Yamaha machinery for May’s Supersport NW200 races.
News Reaction:
Parker Car Transport Racing, Team Owner, Gerry Parker:
“We are delighted to welcome Joe onboard he is a very talented rider and will be a great addition to the team I think he will work well alongside Niko and Don!
With his impressive performance at the Northwest 200 it will give our team a boost!
Throughout the season Joe will ride the Yamaha 600 and the Kawasaki Ninja 400 at selected Irish road races!”
Quotes via Parker Car Transport Racing Ltd Facebook page.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
