Philip Neill advocates for British Superbike Championship in Northern Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

TAS Racing team owner Philip Neill expressed that a British Superbike Championship round in Northern Ireland "absolutely has to happen." He highlighted the region's strong passion for motorcycle racing and noted the BSB's previous visits ended in 2007. Neill believes that the commercial interest and the existing fan base make Northern Ireland a prime candidate for a future event. Additionally, TAS Racing is transitioning management to Michael Laverty and GRYD Racing after 24 years in British Superbikes. Neill also mentioned the possibility of returning to road racing with his father Hector.
- •Neill argues for a return of BSB to Northern Ireland.
- •BSB has not held events in Northern Ireland since 2007.
- •TAS Racing transitions management to Michael Laverty.
- •Neill reflects on nearly three decades of TAS Racing.
- •Neill and his father are considering a return to road racing.
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Neill wants to see BSB round in Northern Ireland
"TAS Racing team owner Philip Neill says a British Superbike Championship round in Northern Ireland "absolutely has to happen".
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