Isle of Man TT veteran Conor Cummins has launched his own team to compete in select races at the 2026 event.
The Manx rider has been a mainstay at the TT since making his debut in 2006, finishing on the podium 12 times during his tenure.
This year’s TT proved to be a solid event for Cummins, giving the Burroughs Engineering-prepared BMW back-to-back top-six finishes in the Superstock class.
Cummins announced on Monday that it will field its own team in Superstock racing next year while it continues to evaluate its options in the 2026 Superbike and Supersport classes.
Conrod Motorsports, named after his cafe in Douglas, plans to enter the Superstock class in 2026, but Cummins has yet to complete the car.
Speaking about his new venture, he said: “I’m really looking forward to the new challenge of running my own team.
“It’s a big step and a bit of a leap into the unknown, but it’s something I’ve considered at various stages of my career.
“As our business grows, we feel this is the right time and we are really excited to be able to combine our two passions.
“The competition is tougher than ever, so I can’t imagine how much work it will take.
“But I’ve been lucky enough to work with great people and great teams over the years, so I’m going to put all that know-how together to make sure I’m in the strongest possible position when I go to the race.”
Cummins became the sixth fastest TT rider of all time in 2022 with a speed of 133.116 mph.
Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of participating in the Isle of Man TT race.