By Top five Senior Manx Grand Prix finisher Don Gilbert, has sealed a 2026 road racing deal with Parker Car Transport Racing, attaining R1/R6 Yamaha, Moto 3 Honda berths.
Gilbert, a top three finisher with Gerry Parker’s team at the final ever, Steve Henshaw titled Gold Cup at Scarborough, 2026 racing itinerary incorporates Cookstown 100, Tandragee 100, Armoy Road Races, Mid Antrim 150, TT Races debuts.
Plus, travels back to the Southern 100, Northwest 200, Spring Cup (pending event taking place), Gold Cup at Oliver’s Mount and subject to success with entry application, a second Macau Grand Prix odyssey.
News Reaction:
2024 Barry Sheene Festival, Feature Race winner Don Gilbert:
“I’m really chuffed and excited to be joining the Parker Car Transport Racing squad for the 2026 season. Me, Gerry (Parker) and all his team all share the same passion and love for road racing.
2025 has been a strong season for me and it just goes to show that hard work pays off eventually because Gerry (Parker) has now given me the biggest opportunity of my life to be on competitive machinery, which I am forever grateful for.
2026 is going to be a busy season with the national road races in Ireland, the Isle of Man TT, the Northwest 200 and Scarborough in our sights and I can’t wait for the season to get underway.
A big thank you to all the sponsors and we will put on a good show in 2026.”
Quotes via Parker Car Transport Racing Ltd Facebook page.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
