By Saturday evening 2026 roads rider/team news, descending upon Joey ‘Yorkshire’ Thompson and the established TH Racing outfit.
Thompson who competed for Trevor Harbinson’s team this year at selected Oliver’s Mount events and Armoy Road Races, attaining race wins, top three finishes, top six finishes, new 2026 deal sees him equipped with CBR600RR Honda (built to 2025 specification), RS660 Aprilia machines.
Pleased to have sorted early, 2026 Supersport, Super Twins berths, York rider Thompson, whose race season resume for next year features the TT Races, Briggs Equipment Northwest 200, Spring Cup, Cock O’The North, Gold Cup at Scarborough, Aberdare Park, Armoy and Tandragee 100, stated:
“I am so pleased to have put pen to paper this early on. It really gives me time to focus and prepare for a very busy season with TH Racing next year.
I would just like to thank the team for making me feel so welcome, and I can’t wait to get stuck in, especially now I feel I have my mojo back.”
TH Racing, who are also considering, an IRRC racing stint in 2026, added:
“We are delighted to have agreed terms with Joey for the 2026 season. Having worked with him in the past and more recently at the tail end of this season, we are fully aware of his pedigree.
Having seen his transition to the CBR600RR Honda and the RS660 Aprilia this season, it was very evident that he had what we wanted, and we are very excited for the 2026 season.”
Quotes via TH Racing Facebook page.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
