By Three times successive Privateers Champion Jamie Coward, officially is a factory rider for the first time, following the announcement that suitors KTS Racing have unlocked notable support from Triumph for Supersport race encounters at TT 2025 and the Briggs Equipment Northwest 200.
Hebden Bridge’s Coward new deal sees him set to race under the newly formed KTS Macadam Triumph Factory Racing banner, a tie up between the roads’ scene stalwarts & British Supersport Championship front runners, Macadam Racing.
Issuing his delight at gaining works Triumph support, Coward equipped with the proven Street Triple 765 model, stated:
“I’m made up with the Triumph deal and can’t quite believe it, to be honest! When you start your career, you always dream of factory support, but I didn’t think I’d get to that level. So, to be sitting here now as a factory-backed rider is pretty-cool.
The aim, as always, is to go a bit faster than last year, and with support from Triumph, we’ll be even closer to the front. I’m super excited to get going.”
Team Owner of KTS Racing, Kevin Watret issued similar excited vibes:
“We’re obviously delighted to be continuing our partnership with Jamie, as we’ve enjoyed some superb results over the last few years. We’re equally thrilled to now be the official Triumph team on the roads.
Since the formation of KTS Racing in 2019, we have strived for an opportunity like this, and it’s great to see our efforts being rewarded.
Last year was our first with the Triumph triple, and Jamie more than showed its potential with a fourth-place finish in race two and another personal best lap.
We feel there’s even more potential, and with factory support and the combined expertise of our teams, we’re optimistic for a great season ahead.”
Alongside the works Triumph deal, KTS/Coward are eyeing the next step in 1000cc TT encounters, aiming to steadfastly compete for multiple podium finishes.
With-this in mind the decision has been made to switch from Honda to BMW apparatus, in the form of an M1000RR model previously rode by Jackson Racing’s TT 2025 challenger Josh Brookes.
Detailing this topic, 132 Mph Club member Coward (PB TT lap speed 132.696), who is also expected to take in the Super Twin race stints on to be confirmed machinery, stated:
“As a team, we sat down to evaluate our options and agreed that BMW was the best way forward and the best package to be on at the TT.
When you look at the lap speeds, especially the speed trap figures, the BMW has that extra edge. It also suits taller riders better, and the team has secured an ex-Josh Brookes bike, so I’m looking forward to testing it.”
Quotes courtesy of TT Races press team.
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
