Cummins to ride for Burrows team at TT and NW200

Conor Cummins joins the Burrows Engineering RK Racing team after Dominic Herbertson's departure last month

Conor Cummins has signed a deal with the Burrows Engineering RK Racing that will see the Manx rider compete for the team at the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 as well as the National Superstock Championship.

The Isle of Man rider replaces Dominic Herbertson in the Northern Ireland-based team.

Cummins, 38, will ride a BMW M 1000 RR in the superbike and superstock classes during the road racing events and will also compete for the team in the supersport class in machinery that has still be confirmed.

The Manxman has achieved 13 podium finishes in his home TT event although he is still waiting for his first career win around the mountain course.

"Having Conor on board is something we’re all massively excited about,” says team principal John Burrows.

"I never thought I’d be having a conversation with him about signing for the team, but I’m delighted it’s now official. It’s a mark of intent for us to sign someone of Conor’s calibre.”

Cummins is the sixth fastest rider around the 37.73-mile mountain course, courtesy of a personal best lap speed of 133.116mph in 2022, when he finished third in the Senior TT, which is his most recent rostrum at the event.

"John and I go back a long way from when I competed against him on the Irish roads and I’ve got a lot of respect for him, both as a rider and a team manager," said Cummins.