Ex-BSB rider gets Isle of Man TT chance via new initiative | Crash.net
Former BSB racer Franco Bourne will race the Isle of Man TT for the first time this year thanks to a new initiative.
www.crash.netHere are the latest widely reported updates on Franco Bourne's 2026 TT activities.
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Would you like a concise timeline of Bourne’s 2026 TT entries and the teams/bikes involved, or a chart summarizing the likely race weekends (Superstock vs Sportbike) and their dates? I can compile a quick reference table or create a visual chart if you’d like. Citation: The details above are drawn from reports surrounding Bourne’s TT debut and the Pilot Lap program, including sources that describe the initiative and Bourne’s team involvement.[1][4][3]
Former BSB racer Franco Bourne will race the Isle of Man TT for the first time this year thanks to a new initiative.
www.crash.netNorth West 200 newcomer Franco Bourne believes the time is right for him to make his international road race debut at the event in May.
www.bbc.comBourne is the first rider to benefit from the TT’s newly introduced ‘pilot lap’ initiative
www.iomtoday.co.imFranco Bourne will make his TT debut in 2026 following progression through the Pilot Lap initiative, lining up in Superstock and Sportbike classes.
www.iomttraces.comThe Southern 100 organisers are delighted to confirm that County Durham’s Franco Bourne will line up for his first appearance at the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Southern 100 Road Races, scheduled to take place from 6th to 9th July.
www.acu.org.ukTeam ILR with Frog Vehicle Developments are delighted to have secured the signature of Franco Bourne for the 2026 road racing season. Headed by the highly respected Ian Lougher, the team has an et...
teamilr.comFranco Bourne will make his TT debut in 2026 following progression through the 'Pilot Lap' initiative, lining up in Superstock and Sportbike classes.
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