Hawk Racing has signed reigning British Supersport Champion Rhys Irwin and fellow rookie Eugene McManus to type its 2026 Bennett British Superbike line-up.
Donegal-born Irwin took the BSS crown this season by simply 4 factors from Ben Currie, whereas McManus claimed a number of podiums on his technique to sixth total.
The pair will compete beneath the MasterMac banner.
“I couldn’t be extra excited to step into Bennett BSB with a crew that has a historical past of supporting the very best younger riders in Superbike racing,” stated Irwin, 23.
“Profitable the championship final season was a dream come true for me, however securing this experience was one other dream come true.
“I’m very excited to be making my debut with Bennett BSB and I’m actually trying ahead to what the crew and I can obtain collectively.”
Mr McManus, 26, from Belfast, added:
“I’ve persistently carried out effectively through the years and have nice religion in my skills, so it’s nice to have a vote of confidence from Hawk Racing that I’ve what it takes to achieve success in Superbike.
“We’ll take it one step at a time, however we intention to adapt shortly and obtain good leads to the primary season.”
Staff supervisor Steve Hicken stated: “We’re happy with our 2026 lineup and have little doubt that each Reece and Eugene have the expertise and dedication to adapt to their new setting and succeed at Bennett BSB.”
“Rhys is in nice type after an excellent championship-winning marketing campaign, however Eugene has at all times confirmed he can compete with the very best supersport riders.”
Roger James, Managing Director of title sponsor MasterMac Surfacing, added:
“Welcoming Reese and Eugene to the crew is an actual coup for the crew and I do know numerous followers will probably be proper behind them to make an influence within the Championship.
“We’re proud {that a} crew with an amazing historical past of growing younger riders continues to hold the MasterMac identify and we are able to’t wait to be trackside subsequent 12 months to see how they do.”
The 2026 Bennett BSB season begins in Might at Oulton Park.
