British Superbike star Storm Stacey captured the North West 200 on his debut in 2026, winning two races on the iconic Triangle circuit. The charismatic 23-year-old, known for his magnetic personality and trademark top hat, has agreed to return to the international road race event in 2027. Stacey's double success saw him join an elite group of 27 newcomers to win at the North West 200 at their first attempt.
He fended off home hero Michael Dunlop to secure Superstock honors and then beat Glenn Irwin and Dean Harrison in the feature event. Stacey will compete for the GRYD Racing Team, co-owned by Michael Laverty and David Eltherington, in both the British Superbike Championship and NW200 next season. He will be joined by teammate Glenn Irwin, with whom he will ride Alpha Racing-prepared BMW 1000 RR machines.
Reflecting on his debut, Stacey described the event as "magical," noting the unique sensation of racing five abreast at 200mph. He expressed his happiness to return, stating he wants to experience that feeling for years to come. The prospect of Stacey and Irwin locking horns as teammates has road race fans eagerly anticipating the 2027 event.
In 2026, Stacey finished 13th in the BSB series. His return promises to be one of the most anticipated storylines of the upcoming North West 200 season.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing