Northern Ireland’s David Allingham could not hold back the emotion after he was crowned British Superstock 1000 champion at Brands Hatch.

Allingham won Saturday’s penultimate race on the SMS/Nicholl Oils BMW to claim the title in style, edging out main rival Luke Mossey by a few tenths of a second.

It was the Eglinton rider’s 10th victory of 2026 as Allingham maintained his unbroken run of podium finishes.

With his job done, Allingham could afford to take things easier in Sunday’s final race, which was held in challenging wet conditions at the Kent track.

placeholder image — David Allingham celebrates winning the National Superstock 1000 Championship at Brands Hatch. (Photo by Ian Hopgood)

He finished eighth – his first time outside the top three in 15 races in 2026 – but it won’t have mattered to Allingham, who has dominated the class all season on his M1000RR.

Ulster Superbike champion Carl Phillips, 13th in Saturday’s race, was an excellent fourth on the Bell Bikesport/B&W Racing BMW.

Billy McConnell, who will be one of Phillips’ rivals at the Sunflower Trophy season finale at Bishopscourt in Co Down, won the race.

However, the weekend belonged to Allingham, who became tearful as he reflected on his achievement after Saturday’s decisive race.

“I’m completely lost for words right now,” said Allingham. “It was a tough race there, it was a very long race in my head.

“I couldn’t believe how long the race seemed and all the laps were taking forever.

“I knew Luke was going to play some games there and I saw him looking over his shoulder. I said, ‘Luke, just go on and do your own thing please and just let me take this one home’!

“You know what, I’m just a loser who refuses to quit, that’s all I am.

“I’m so proud of my team, my family and my fiancée. Honestly, it’s emotional you know.”

Simon Reid crashed out after losing the rear of his BMW after appearing to jump the start in Sunday’s race, fortunately escaping unhurt.

Championship runner-up Mossey did not start the race after developing an issue with the Milenco by Padgett’s Honda.

In the British Superbike Championship, Kyle Ryde equalled Niall Mackenzie’s feat of winning three titles in a row after a phenomenal season on the Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati.

Ryde also made history, becoming the first rider to retain the title for different manufacturers following his 2025 championship success on a Yamaha R1.