Davey Todd (born 14 September 1995) is an English professional

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. For 2024, he is competing in the Superstock 1000 class of the

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using a BMW M1000 RR and in on-road racing, also in the Supersport class with a Ducati 955.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 He won two

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races, and achieved three other podium finishes during the early June 2024 TT races.

Career

2016–2017: Early tarmac success

In 2016, Davey Todd competed in the National Superstock 600cc Championship, finishing sixth overall with race wins at

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and

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. This marked his transition from motocross and enduro racing to tarmac racing.Isle of Man TT Official Website
/ref> In 2017, Todd continued in the National Superstock 600cc Championship but transitioned to road racing mid-season. He made his debut at the

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and the

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, where he achieved a podium finish in the Dundrod 150 National Race.Road Racing News
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2018: Breakthrough in road racing

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

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, and

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, setting records as a standout newcomer.Manx Radio
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2019: Dominance in international road racing

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

Supersport class. 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.

2020–2022: Consistent progress

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. Ultimately he topped the

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in 2022 and with that won the Championship and

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that season.

2023: Podium finishes at major events

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.

2024: Career-defining wins

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.

2025 Isle of Man TT

Davey Todd, riding for 8TEN Racing BMW in Superbike and Superstock, and Padgett’s Racing in Supersport/Supertwin, showcased a stellar performance at the 2025 Isle of Man TT. • Superbike TT: Winner, leading every lap in a narrow victory over

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. • Superstock TT Race 1 & 2: 2nd place finishes behind Honda’s Dean Harrison. • Supertwin TT Race 2: Finished 2nd behind

. • Senior TT: Race cancelled due to adverse weather, with Todd expressing disappointment at losing a final chance. This marked his third overall TT win, reinforcing his status among the event’s elite.

Isle of Man TT career

Todd made his Isle of Man TT debut in 2018. In his first year, he quickly established himself as a strong competitor, becoming the second-fastest newcomer in TT history with an average lap speed of 128.379 mph. That year, he achieved a 10th place finish in the Superstock TT, averaging 126.047 mph, and secured top-12 finishes in both the Supersport TT and Senior TT races. In 2019, Todd continued to build on his performances, achieving a sixth-place finish in the Senior TT with an average lap speed of 131.491 mph. He also secured top-10 finishes in the Superbike, Supersport, and Superstock races, showing consistent improvement. Additionally, Todd competed in the Supertwin TT but retired his Norton motorcycle at the pits. He also took part in the SES TT Zero electric race as a replacement rider for the

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team, stepping in after the passing of Daley Mathison, and was recorded in third position at Glen Helen during the race. In the 2025 Superbike TT, Todd secured his first victory in the category. Riding for his own 8TEN Racing team, co-owned by multiple-time TT winner Peter Hickman, he maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, holding off

, who finished just 1.296 seconds behind.

Full TT results

References

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