Scars Racing have unveiled their 2027 ZYN British Superbike Championship line-up as 2021 champion Tarran Mackenzie returns alongside race winner Rory Skinner, as the team prepare for their debut campaign after celebrating Quattro Group British Supersport Championship title success this year.
The team are set for their debut campaign in the Superbike class next season and will benefit from official BMW Motorrad Motorsport support as they prepare to take on the 2027 Championship aboard the BMW M 1000 RR. The partnership represents an important step for the team, providing a strong technical platform in their first Superbike campaign.
Since establishing Scars Racing, the team under leadership from team owners Dale McElveen and Leigh Finlay have already celebrated success in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship, along with victories at the Isle of Man TT and North West 200.
The team have ambitious plans for their first British Superbike season and believe the combination of rider experience, BMW factory support and a carefully structured testing programme provides an excellent foundation for 2027.
Uwe Geyer, Head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport Customer Racing, commented: “It’s exciting news that Scars Racing will line up with Tarran Mackenzie and Rory Skinner in the 2027 British Superbike Championship. They are among the best riders in Great Britain and are familiar with BSB and all its particularities.
“Rory raced with the BMW M 1000 RR in the past and therefore knows the bike already. Tarran returns to BSB after several years in WorldSBK. With their talent, speed and experience, they form one of the strongest rider pairings in BSB.
“We are convinced that Scars Racing can look forward to a strong BSB campaign with this great duo on the BMW M 1000 RR.”
Dale McElveen, Team Owner said: “We are very fortunate to have been able to select two amazing riders to join the Scars Racing team for 2027. Their knowledge and experience are second to none and like with everything we have done so far, we are there to win, not make up numbers.
“Taz and Rory are proven winners and both have what it takes to push each other and also get the best out of the BMW. We will start testing soon and have a good testing programme arranged for the new year where we will really be able to get a good understanding of the bikes and also what the riders need.”
Leigh Finlay, Team Owner concluded: “Dale and I had several conversations on which riders to have in the team. We wanted to be able to start strong from the off. With Taz and Rory on board, that’s exactly what we have.
“Taz has extensive knowledge of the Championship and Rory has previous experience of the BMW, which is a great combination to start with. We are very much looking forward to making our British Superbike debut with the Scars Racing BMW team.”