29/05/2026
Next up on our TT Spotlight is our club member, Brian McCormack. Tramore man, Brian McCormack has always been a fantastic club member over the years, but beyond that, Brian has been a great supporter of motorcycle sport, roads, short circuits and off-road down the years. Not only does Brian bring a sense of flair to the sport, but is also an inspiration to newcomers imparting his experience and bike craft to others freely. Since his debut road race at the 2009 Killalane road races where Brian finished in a very tidy 7th, Brian has chalked up a number of impressive titles such as double Masters Championship winner along with Irish Superbike Champion. Unfortunately a bad crash at Macau in 2023 tested not just Brian's physicality but his mental resolve to get back to the pinnacle of motorcycle sport and return to the TT, with 2026 seeing Brian retain his position in the top 20 seeded TT Riders. Bravery, determination, strength and openess, Brian is the consumate professional in our sport.The last few years have seen Brian take on a Principle role with his Roadhouse Macau Team, with David Datzer his team mate at this years TT with Snickers Workwear and PHR support. Brian has competed at the highest levels both on the roads and at BSB with over 65 BSB races under his belt, while also competing internationally at the Macau Grand-Prix as well as being a regular visitor at The NW200. In 2019 Brian broke into the top ten at that years Senior TT, finishing 9th. He was the fastest southern rider to take to the mountain course for a number of years, taking the acoldade from the late Alan Bonner, at 128.812mph with Cork's Mike Browne taking that from Brian recently ((Always competition between Cork and Waterford). Since 2024, Brian has brought Wexford rider Brandon Kavanagh into the team fold, with Brandon first lining out on the roads at Cookstown 2025, under Brian's watchful eye, where this year, 2026, he recorded his first road race win. So the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. For us at the Faugheen Club, while we are always proud of Brian and his achievements, but the 2022 Faugheen50 was a bit more special for us, where Brian put on a super performance to take the opening Superbike race from Michael 'Micko' Sweeney by 0.038 of a second, with Mike Browne taking the third step. Without question or favouritism it was definitely one of the best, exciting and closest of road races in the last number of years anywhere. Fun fact, Brian's wheelies are not showmanship, he is saving the rubber wear on the front tyre, a total eco-warrior! Wishing Brian, David, Brandon and the entire team a safe and sucessful TT and beyond, keep 'er lit, we're all rooting for you.
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