By A standout pure road racing newcomer in 2025, National Superstock 1000 Championship race-winner, BSB points finisher Franco Bourne 2026 roads scene campaign will see him join forces with ten times TT winner Ian Lougher’s, Team ILR with Frog Vehicle Developments squad.
Bourne three times a race winner this year at Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough, will trek back to North Yorkshire’s road-racing utopia in 2026, participating in April’s Spring Cup, summer’s Cock O’The North and September’s Gold Cup meetings.
Tandragee 100, Armoy returns are-also pencilled in as are Northwest 200, Southern 100 debuts and as previously reported by Road Racing News, a first TT Races exploration.
Provided with S1-R Paton, CBR 600RR Honda, Southern 100 lap-record breaking CBR 1000RR Honda machinery, the County Durham racer is brimming with excitement about next season.
Speaking via Team ILR’s website, he stated:
“Despite facing multiple bike related issues, for my first season in Road Racing I am very pleased with my progress and success.
I am already looking forward to 2026 on the roads, and my riding and results can only get even better under the mentorship of road racing legend Ian Lougher and everyone at Team ILR.”
Quotes via Team ILR website
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
