By Twice Ulster Grand Prix winner, previous Macau Grand Prix, Southern 100 lap record holder Conor Cummins for 2025, will make the switch to the Burrows Engineering/Richardson Kelly Racing squad.
Cummins who was tipped this year to race BMW apparatus, 2025 deal sees him aboard the marques’ imperious M1000RR model, still to be decided Supersport tackle.
Events wise, the ‘Ramsey Rocket’s schedule consists of the Northwest 200, TT Races, Armoy ‘Race of Legends’, National Superstock 1000 outings and possibly the Tandragee 100.
Speaking about the decision to take on a vibrant, new challenge for next season, twelve times TT rostrum finisher Cummins stated:
“John (Burrows) and I go back a long way from when I competed against him on the Irish roads and I’ve got a lot of respect for him, both as a rider and a team manager, so I’m ecstatic to have signed for the Burrows Engineering by RK Racing team.
I’ve obviously spent a lot of time on Honda machinery so the BMW will be a new challenge, but I’ve seen at close quarters just how strong a package it is – the results at the TT speak for themselves – and having had a brief spin on the FHO Racing BMW at Armoy, I’m excited about riding John’s bike.
The machinery is going to be of the best quality and it’s a complete reset for me and a new chapter in my career. There’s no pressure from the team and John just wants me to enjoy riding his bike but we both have goals we want to achieve as well.
The results won’t be given to me, and we’ll need to work hard but getting back on the TT podium is where I want to be. The programme is all set, and I know where I’ll be riding and when, so I’m really excited about our 2025 prospects.”
BE/RK Racing Team Principal, enthusiastically added:
“It’s a different kind of signing for the team in 2025 but having Conor on board is something we’re all massively excited about. We’ve known each other since 2006 when I was racing, and Conor was getting his first taste of the Irish roads, and we’ve remained friends ever since.
I never thought I’d be having a conversation with him about signing for the team, but I’m delighted it’s now official. It’s a mark of intent for us to sign someone of Conor’s calibre.
We’ve been known for nurturing young talent and I’m proud of the riders we’ve had on our bikes over the years, many of whom have gone on to great things, but we want results as well.”
He continued:
“Davey (Todd) proved what we can do as a team when he finished second at last year’s Macau Grand Prix and we’re confident of having similar performances now at the TT. The fire has well and truly been lit inside Conor again and he has a point to prove. He knows he needs to be riding regularly, and we’ll give him all the tools he needs.
Having Conor on board also strengthens our ties to the Island, with Charlotte Richardson (Nee Kelly) our title sponsor from RK Racing being Manx, too. She keeps the wheels turning, so it’s a nice tie up for all parties.
As a team, we’re delighted to have such a quality rider with us and everything about it feels right. It’s a good fit for everyone and as a team we’re delighted to have signed Conor.”
Quotes courtesy of Burrows Engineering Racing
Photo courtesy of TT Races press team
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
