Scott Swann steps up to British Superbikes in 2025 with team-mate Simon Reid in Superstock 1000 bid with Send My Bag Honda by Team IWR

Co Antrim rider Swann finished third in the Superstock 1000 class this season, winning five races, while Banbridge man Reid made strong progress in the series, earning his maiden podium at Knockhill in Scotland.

Swann is the son of 12-time Irish champion Michael, while 28-year-old Reid’s father is two-time TT Formula 2 world champion Brian.

The IWR team is being backed by Northern Ireland company Send My Bag, a global online personal effects shipping platform that has previously announced kit sponsorship deals with the Northern Ireland football team, Ulster Rugby, Belfast Giants and Bangor FC.

Swann said he was focused on taking his career to the next level in BSB in 2025.

“I would say this is the most excited I have ever been in my career to get a racing season underway,” said the 21-year-old.

“I would like to thank Ian (Woollacott) and the whole IWR Team for such an unbelievable opportunity to move up to the British Superbike class in 2025 and this moment, to race a Superbike, is something I have worked towards my whole life.

“I am super excited and I can’t wait to get testing underway to scratch that itch.

“Last year I put a huge amount of effort into my racing and this year it will definitely go up another notch, as that is what you have to do to be a Superbike rider, but I really believe I am ready to make the step up.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity with this team as they are so experienced and have been around for a long time, so I know for a fact that they can give me what I need and we will all have a great time while we are doing it.

“We are going to be trying to get the best results we can and I can’t wait to get started.”

Reid, who is competing throughout the winter in Dubai, believes the continuity of remaining with the IWR Team will enable him to take another step forward next year on the new Honda Fireblade.

“I am super pleased to be staying with Ian and James in the IWR Team,” he said. “I have enjoyed the racing with them this season more than ever and there is a great atmosphere in the team.

“The continuity of staying there, leading into next year, I feel will make us strong contenders and we are there to aim for podiums and challenge for the championship.

“I can’t wait to ride the new 2025 bike as that should be a good step too and the season cannot come around quick enough.

“I am also looking forward to having Scott as a teammate, so we have two Northern Irish riders and a Northern Irish title sponsor Send My Bag, so I feel we have all the ingredients to make a really good season and I am ready for it.”