By Added details about Peter Hickman, Davey Todd’s new BSB, International roads team the factory BMW Motorrad UK backed 8TEN Racing, have been disclosed.
Hickman, Todd will jointly act as team co-owners for the high-profile new squad, whose team name, is an amalgamation of the sixteen times TT winners combined, TT start numbers.
Darren Jones, a close confidant, long term crew-chief to Mountain Course lap record holder Hickman, will be back working with ‘PH60’ whilst King of The Roads Champion Todd, also has a trusted ally in his corner, Stewart Johnstone, his crew-chief from a memorable 2024 season.
Commenting about the 8TEN Racing project likely title sponsored by Monster Energy (check out the latest Chasin The Racin podcast, it’s widely hinted), 2024 Senior TT winner Todd, outright Mountain Course lap record holder Hickman, respectively stated:
Davey Todd:
“I’m really looking forward to this new chapter of my career, riding and co-owning 8TEN Racing. This structure will be a new dynamic to learn, but I’ve seen it work across other motorcycle championships like Supercross.
I’m excited to be more involved in the dealings of the team, as well as building on the success I had with BMW last year which ended with a National title and TT victories.”
Peter Hickman:
“The opportunity provided by BMW Motorrad UK to co-own and run 8TEN Racing alongside Davey is an exciting concept, and having run my own team across other classes, the insight and experience I have gained over the last few years should put us in good stead to be competitive.
We know the M1000 RR very well which will allow some continuity, we’ll be looking to continue our success on the roads and relish the challenge of being competitive in the British Superbike Championship.”
Quotes courtesy of BMW Motorrad UK press team.
Photo courtesy of TT Races press team.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
