Davey Todd
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| Davey Todd | |||||||||||||||
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 Todd taking part in British Superbike Q1 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Nationality | English | ||||||||||||||
| Born | Davey Todd 14 September 1995[1] Saltburn by Sea, England | ||||||||||||||
| Current team | TAS Racing | ||||||||||||||
| Bike number | 8 | ||||||||||||||
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Davey Todd (born 14 September 1995) is an English professional motorcycle racer.
For 2024, he is competing in the Superstock 1000 class of the British Superbike Championship on short circuits using a BMW M1000 RR and in on-road racing, also in the Supersport class with a Ducati 955.[2][3][4]
He won two Isle of Man TT races,[5] and achieved three other podium finishes during the early June 2024 TT races.[6]
Davey Todd Career Summary (2016–2024)
[edit]2016–2017: Early Tarmac Success
[edit]In 2016, Davey Todd competed in the National Superstock 600cc Championship, finishing sixth overall with race wins at Oulton Park and Brands Hatch. This marked his transition from motocross and enduro racing to tarmac racing.[7]
In 2017, Todd continued in the National Superstock 600cc Championship but transitioned to road racing mid-season. He made his debut at the Skerries 100 and the Ulster Grand Prix, where he achieved a podium finish in the Dundrod 150 National Race.[8]
2018: Breakthrough in Road Racing
[edit]Todd's Isle of Man TT debut in 2018 was remarkable, as he became the second-fastest newcomer in history with a lap speed of 128.379 mph. He earned the TT Newcomers Trophy, the TT Privateers Championship, and the RST Star of Tomorrow Award. Additionally, he achieved top-10 finishes across various classes at the North West 200, Ulster Grand Prix, and Southern 100, setting records as a standout newcomer.[9]
2019: Dominance in International Road Racing
[edit]In 2019, Todd won the International Road Racing Championship with dominant victories at Chimay and Frohburg. He claimed his first International road race victory in the North West 200 Supersport class.[7]
At the Isle of Man TT, Todd improved his performance, achieving a sixth-place finish in the Senior TT with a lap speed of 131.491 mph. He also recorded top-10 finishes in multiple categories.[8]
2020–2022: Consistent Progress
[edit]Although the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the racing calendar, Todd competed in various road races during this period. His steady progress in Superbike and Supersport categories further solidified his reputation.[7]
2023: Podium Finishes at Major Events
[edit]In 2023, Todd achieved multiple podium finishes at the Isle of Man TT, including a third-place finish in the Superstock race. His consistent performances established him as a top contender in road racing.[9]
2024: Career-Defining Wins
[edit]The year 2024 marked significant achievements for Todd, as he claimed his first Senior TT win, one of the most prestigious accolades in motorcycle road racing. He also won the RL360 Superstock Race, earning the Joey Dunlop Trophy as the best combined Superbike/Senior TT rider.[9][8]
Full TT results
[edit]| 2024 | Supersport TT 1 2 |
Superbike TT 2 |
Supertwin TT 1
6 |
Superstock TT 1
1 |
Supersport TT 2 3 |
Senior TT
1 | |
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| 2023 | Superbike TT
DNF |
Superstock TT 1
4 |
Supersport TT 1
5 |
Supersport TT 2
4 |
Senior TT
9 |
Superstock TT 2
DNF | |
| 2022 | Superstock TT
3 |
Supersport TT 1
8 |
Superstock TT
4 |
Superbike TT
DNF |
Senior TT
4 | ||
| 2019 | Zero TT
DNF |
Superstock TT
8 |
Supersport TT 1
9 |
Supersport TT 2
7 |
Superbike TT
10 |
Senior TT
6 |
Lightweight TT
DNF |
| 2018 | Superstock TT
10 |
Supersport TT 1
12 |
Supersport TT 2
12 |
Superbike TT
16 |
Senior TT
9 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Davey Todd". www.britishsuperbike.com.
- ^ BSB/Roads: Exclusive Q&A with Davey Todd Motorcycle News, 31 January 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024
- ^ Todd targets second National SSTK title and TT success with Cheshire Mouldings TAS BMW BikeSport News, 31 January 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024
- ^ Davey Todd picks Ducati for 2024 TT Supersport races, targets marque's first TT win since 1985 BikeSport News, 20 March 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024
- ^ "Isle of Man TT 2024: Todd gets maiden win in Superstock thriller from Hickman". autosport.com.
- ^ Isle of Man TT 2024 results goodwood.com. Retrieved 16 June 2024
- ^ a b c Isle of Man TT Official Website
- ^ a b c Road Racing News
- ^ a b c Manx Radio
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