More than just a Race Series!

The TTC began its journey six years ago when the Triumph Daytona first 675 arrived, this three cylinder motorcycle had a unique set of chassis and engine characteristics that leant itself perfectly to the demands of racing. In 2006 we began the series with the Bemsee Motorcycle racing club with a grid of 24 riders all new to the Hinckley triple. Right from the first round of the championship the reports coming back from the riders left us in no doubt that both the bike and the series were going to be hugely successful. In year two thanks to Bemsee we got our first wild card showing at British Superbikes and from there we have never looked back.

In 2011 the Championship was offered a position at BSB full time and has enthralled the crowds with some awesome battles and amazing lap times from a bike which still runs the same engine as that of your road going Daytona 675.

The series has now taken its place in the road racing history books as a perfect proving ground for up and coming talent to showcase their skills on the most prestigious platform available in the UK and it doesn't stop there. Triumph Motorcycles has launched a unique new talent scheme to turn promising young riders into the UK's racetrack stars of tomorrow. Known as Triumph Young Guns, the competition is open to all amateur ACU-licensed riders aged between 15 and 23.

Applicants to the Young Guns scheme are assessed by a panel of judges including a professional rider, the bike media and senior management from Triumph, to select 10 lucky riders, who will be assessed and coached during the current season. As part of the selection and mentoring process, a number of tailored training sessions will take place over the year, focusing on issues such as personal fitness, race craft and marketing/promotion.

The scheme culminates at the final round of the MCE British Superbike Championship, where three chosen finalists will take part in the last Metzeler National Supertstock 600 races of the year. The overall winner of Triumph Young Guns will be chosen based on their conduct over the year and their performance at the last round of BSB.

Guy Masters, general manager of Triumph UK, said: "We're really excited about Triumph Young Guns, which will be a central part of our motorsports strategy for some years. We've put this competition together to find and nurture the next wave of British racing talent. Triumph Young Guns works hand in glove with the Triumph Triple Challenge, which uses our 675 Daytonas, to provide a progressive route for riders to move up the motorsport ranks."

BSB promoters MSVR also support the Triumph Young Guns programme and make up the judging panel. Stuart Higgs, BSB series director, said: "Young Guns is an ideal opportunity for aspiring riders to develop a range of skills that they will need at the higher levels of racing. Achieving great lap times is one thing, but this scheme is really designed to give riders a much more rounded set of skills that will help them both off and on the track."


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