Storm Stacey secures BMW for Superstock class at North West 200 alongside Bathams AJN Ducati Superbike ahead of 'Triangle' debut
North West 200 newcomer Storm Stacey has secured a Superstock ride ahead of his debut at the north coast meeting (May 6-9) in addition to the Ducati V4R he will ride for Michael Rutter in the Superbike class.
Stacey has teamed up with Alpha Racing by GRYD to compete on a BMW at the 8.9-mile Triangle course for MLav Racing.
The British Superbike race winner is an exciting newcomer to Northern Ireland’s premier road race, where he will benefit from 14-time winner Rutter’s vast knowledge of the event.
Stacey was fourth fastest on the Bathams AJN Racing Ducati at the official British Superbike test at Oulton Park last week, where the opening round of the championship takes place at the Cheshire circuit a few days before the NW200 from May 2-4.
The Superstock ride will give the 23-year-old additional time on the course as he builds his experience of the North West.
Stacey, who ride a BMW M1000RR in the British Superbike Championship for Rutter’s team in 2025, said: “I really enjoyed riding the BMW Superbike last season and have heard good things about the ’stock bike, so I’m looking forward to getting out on it.
“It’s also nice to be back in the BMW family, even if it’s just for one event.”
Team manager Nathan Smith said it would be important for Stacey to complete as many laps as possible as he learns the course.
“It’s great to have storm riding the Superstock bike for us at the NW200. With this being Storm’s first introduction to road racing, it will be all about learning the circuit and completing as many laps as possible.
“Storm is an incredibly talented rider, and I am 100% sure we can give him the equipment to do the job in the Alpha racing BMW.”
The team thanked Rutter for giving permission for Stacey to ride the BMW alongside his commitments in the Superbike class on his BSB Ducati.