Luke Stapleford crowned Quattro Plant British Supersport Champion as Scars Racing confirms its official BMW Motorrad Motorsport team programme for the 2027 ZYN British Superbike Championship. Scars Racing is celebrating a landmark weekend after Luke Stapleford secured the Quattro Plant British Supersport Championship title, capping off a hugely successful debut season in the ZYN British Superbike paddock.

Stapleford’s championship success marks a major milestone for the team, which has enjoyed an outstanding first season in the Supersport class. Heading into the final round at Brands Hatch with a 45-point championship lead, Luke and the team have delivered an impressive campaign to secure the title. With championship celebrations underway, Scars Racing is delighted to announce an exciting new chapter for 2027, having secured an official BMW Motorrad team programme in the ZYN British Superbike Championship.

The team has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to secure this opportunity, marking the next major step in its rapid progression through British motorcycle racing. For 2027, Dale McElveen and Leigh Finlay have secured the official BMW Motorrad Motorsport British Superbike deal, with two established riders signed to spearhead the new project. The team will campaign the BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR under the next-generation technical regulations, with the changes expected to provide an exciting opportunity for the BMW package. Preparations are already focused on the season ahead, with the team eager to begin testing and development work.

Uwe Geyer – BMW MOTORRAD Motorsport Head of Customer Racing:

“We are very pleased to welcome Scars Racing to our family as the BMW Motorrad Motorsport Official Team in the BSB. As BMW Motorrad Motorsport, we will contribute our full expertise to enable the team around Dale McElveen and Leigh Finlay to quickly unlock the full potential of the BMW M 1000 RR and achieve success in this highly competitive championship.  The two riders they have signed, are among the best riders in Great Britain and know the BSB and all its particularities very well. The ingredients for a successful campaign are in place, and together we will work hard to turn them into a strong overall package.”

Dale McElveen – Team Owner

“It’s been a quick three-year progression with the team and we are delighted to have been given this fantastic opportunity to become the official BMW Motorrad team in the ZYN British Superbike Championship.

“It’s been a very rewarding journey so far, and it’s great to finally announce this and put the rumours to bed!

“The BMW will really suit the new Championship rules for 2027 and, with the two riders we have signed, it should be another great season.

“First of all, though, we’re absolutely delighted with what Luke has achieved this year. Winning the Supersport title is a fantastic result for everyone involved and a great reward for all the hard work that has gone into the season.”

Leigh Finlay – Team Owner

“We can’t wait to get this underway and get testing.

“We’ve had a fantastic season with Luke this year. He’s been incredible to work with, has been a huge part of the team and has worked hard all year. To finish the season with a championship title is a brilliant achievement for him and everyone at Scars Racing.

“We’ve made quick progression to the Superbike class, but it is a class that myself and the rest of the team are very familiar with, and we can’t wait to get back there.

“The BMW project and the new regulations give us plenty to look forward to, and we’re all excited to get started on this next chapter.”

A new chapter for Scars Racing

From a successful debut in the British Superbike paddock to securing its official BMW Motorrad Motorsport team programme, 2026 has been a significant year in the development of Scars Racing. With a British Supersport championship title secured and an exciting new BMW Motorrad project on the horizon, the team now looks ahead to an ambitious 2027 campaign at the highest level of domestic motorcycle racing.

Championship winners in 2026. Official BMW Motorrad team in 2027. The next chapter starts here!