THE ROAD TO
THE TT 2027

From the roads of Derbyshire to the mountain course of the Isle of Man. Owen races the Manx Grand Prix this year with the 2027 TT firmly in his sights.

BACK OWEN READ MY STORY
Photography courtesy of Martynsfotos

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Owen Monaghan Profile

The Rider

"I've wanted to race the TT since I was a kid. Everything I do is pointed at that."

Owen Monaghan lives and breathes motorbikes. Based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, he works for Royal Enfield and spends whatever time is left either racing or in his workshop. He previously worked with students at the University of Nottingham building electric cars and motorbikes, and that same love of problem solving and teamwork still drives everything he does.

Away from work, Owen is either on a circuit or building bikes in his workshop. He makes custom parts for other people as much as his own bikes, because for him it's never just about the racing. Years on English circuits led him to road racing, and now the Manx Grand Prix this year and the 2027 TT are what everything is pointed at.

The Journey

DONE

English Circuit Racing

2022 - 1st Place - CB500 in the East Midland Racing Association Championship
2022 - 1st Place - 80cc Championship Mallory Park
2022 - 1st RST Gold Cup

DONE

Pre TT Classic

2023 - 125cc Post Classic Race - Best Newcomer
2024 - Ultra Lightweight Race - 2nd place
2025 - Junior Superbike Race - 2nd place
2025 - 125cc Post Classic Race - Fastest Lap
2026 - Ultra Lightweight Race - 2nd place & lap record holder

DONE

Manx Grand Prix

2023 - Ultra Lightweight Race - Fastest lap by a newcomer
2023 - Lightweight Race - Fastest lap by a newcomer
2023 - Lightweight Race - Best Newcomer
2024 - Lightweight Race - 10th place
2024 - Junior Race - 11th place
2025 - Senior Race - 14th place
2025 - Junior Race - 13th place

NOW — 2026

Manx Grand Prix 2026

Entry confirmed.

ENTRY CONFIRMED
TARGET — 2027

Isle of Man TT 2027

The goal. The mountain. One of the most dangerous and iconic motorsport events in the world.

Your support makes this possible.
BACK OWEN
Built From Scratch

The Workshop

For a long time, every bike Owen raced was built entirely by his own hands in his workshop at home. Stripping engines, setting up suspension, sorting problems late into the night before race weekends. That's still very much part of who he is. He's always hands-on, whether it's making custom parts or a full engine rebuild.

What's changed recently is the support around him. The sponsors who've come on board have made a real difference and brought some brilliant people into his life along the way.

Owen working on the bike in the paddock
Owen rebuilding Honda CB500 carburetors in his home workshop
Bike build in the workshop
Owen doing final checks on the Yamaha R6 at the Manx GP 2023
"Being detail orientated and working on the bikes myself gives me a deeper understanding of what's going on. Small improvements add up fast."
The Team

A Huge Thank You

None of this happens alone. To everyone who has played a part in getting Owen to the start line...whether that's sponsoring the bikes, turning a spanner or making everyone a cuppa at race meets, thank you. It means more than you know.

With Thanks To

RLT Racing Alan Chamley DB Telecom Ben Van Der Raay Shaun Anderson Paul Aldred Phil & Bobbie Matulja Syd Doré JW Training Superglide Aluminium MD Beckwith Decorators LWJ Automotive Dasseti London Eye Bespoke Eyewear
Owen Monaghan with his team, supporters, and paddock crew
Owen with the people who make it all possible.

The road to the TT is built by more than one pair of hands.