DAO Racing Crew has confirmed plans for this yr’s Isle of Man TT and introduced a return to highway racing in 2026.
The crew was initially based as a highway race crew over 10 years in the past in 2014, however lately they’ve targeted on BSB and received their first championship with Josh Brooks at Donington final yr.
After all, the crew has additionally had success in highway racing, most notably profitable the Senior TT with Dean Harrison in 2018.
However it is going to be Brooks who can be leaping on the crew’s Honda CBR1000RR-R for this yr’s North West 200 and Isle of Man TT, that means the Australian can be competing in two main highway races for BSB with the identical crew, and his first since his time with FHO BMW in 2024, when he completed on the rostrum on the Senior TT.
“The 2026 Isle of Man TT and North West 200 provides us lots of confidence as we can be competing in opposition to groups with a confirmed observe document on this occasion. I’m proud to signify the Sommai and Clarissa groups,” Brooks stated.
“Wanting again to 2025, I used to be racing with DAO Racing in BSB after which on the highway I ran in a special outfit, in order that hindered my preparation a bit.
“I feel staying with one crew all through the entire course of is a significantly better atmosphere to work in and the amenities can be of the very best normal, which is one thing that DAO Racing prides itself on.”
“I’ve a greater understanding of the place the bike is and what works, and it provides me confidence within the continuity of all of the crews and groups behind me.
“These occasions will present a extra comfy, aggressive and enjoyable expertise.”
The 2026 Isle of Man TT can be held from twenty fifth Could to sixth June. The Northwest 200 can be held a number of weeks earlier, from Could sixth to Could ninth.
