The 2026 Quattro Group British Supersport Championship will feature a new team on the grid with Lionheart Moto Racing joining the series with 26-year-old Joe Sheldon Shaw on a Kawasaki ZX-6R in the series.
Sheldon-Shaw has been a regular competitor in both the Quattro Group British Supersport and Pirelli National Superstock Championships, and has also appeared in the Superbike class. Now he is looking forward to the new challenge for the 2026 season.
Sheldon Shaw said: "I'm incredibly grateful to Dwayne and the entire Lion Heart racing team for giving me this opportunity to showcase my talent in the 2026 Quattro Plant British Supersport Championship. I feel like I've got something to prove this year and I'm confident that with the package these guys are providing, I'll be able to truly show what I'm capable of."
Team Owner Dwayne McCracken commented: "I'd like to welcome Joe Sheldon-Shaw to Lionheart Moto Racing for our first season in the British Supersport Championship aboard the teams Kawasaki ZX-6R. I'm excited at what this relationship will bring for 2026!
“Joe is an extremely professional and talented young man and we both share the same ambition, drive and determination to succeed. I'm exceptionally proud to have continued support from Carl Cox Motorsport, J & K Coaches and Croga Tours along with many other loyal team partners whilst always trying to raise awareness for NIPANC (NI Pancreatic Cancer Charity) which is extremely close to my heart.
“2026 is going to be a massive year for us as a team but I've assembled the best mechanics and team members to give Joe the best support possible to achieve his and the teams' goals."