TAS Racing make much expected British Superbike switch to Yamaha from Ducati with Rory Skinner and Danny Kent
Rory Skinner and Danny Kent will ride Yamaha R1 machinery int his year’s British Superbike Championship as Northern Ireland’s TAS Racing team makes the much expected switch from Ducati.
The team will be backed for a third year by Cheshire Mouldings, while former TAS rider Michael Laverty will return to the fold as a team partner with his MLAV Racing set-up.
Scotsman Skinner said: “I’m really excited to be starting year three with the TAS Racing team, so thanks to everyone for having me onboard for another year.
“Obviously, another change of manufacturer for us moving to Yamaha, but I’m very motivated for the championship, as I think it’s going to be our best opportunity yet to flourish.
“I can’t wait now to get testing on the Cheshire Mouldings’ Yamaha. It will be an exciting year and great to have Danny in the team.
“That’s a new dynamic for me at TAS, having a team-mate, but I think it will be good for both of us.
“The goal for us both is to be competitive at the front, and we can no doubt push each other on to bigger and better things.”
New signing Kent, who rode for Tim and Sonya Martin’s Mar-Train Racing outfit in BSB for the past two seasons, is already well acquainted with the R1.
“I’m very pleased and honoured to be riding a Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha,” he said.
“Firstly, I would like to say a massive thank you to TAS Racing, Cheshire Mouldings and everyone involved for giving me this opportunity, and although it’s a new team for me, this will be my third year on a Yamaha.
“I will be working again with Chris Anderson as my crew chief, so the goal is to continue how we finished 2025, and that’s winning races.”