BSB Team Has Vehicle Stolen Ahead of Isle of Man TT
A BSB team has reported its vehicle as stolen ahead of the 2025 Isle of Man TT
BSB team Milenco by Padgetts Motorcycles has reported one of its vehicles as stolen ahead of this month’s Isle of Man TT.
The team which competes in both the Isle of Man TT and British Superbike championship reported the theft on Tuesday afternoon.
The vehicle is used by the team as part of its presence at BSB race weekends and the TT , while team owner Clive Padgett is also in charge of the Padgetts Motorcycles dealership that sells new Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki bikes. It also sells racing parts and accessories.
The dealership is based in Batley, West Yorkshire and the theft took place on Soothill Lane which is in the area.
In BSB Luke Mossey competes for the team while three-time North West 200 winner last week, Davey Todd, will be rejoining the team for the Supersport TT races later this month. Todd won the 2022 British Superstock title with the team.
Todd will be racing a Honda in the supersport class while Padgetts Motorcycles will also be competing in the Supertwin TT class for the first time.
A statement from Padgetts Motorcycles said: “One of our team vehicles has been stolen within the last hour or so from Soothill Lane in Batley. This is a vehicle the team uses for BSB rounds and road racing alike!
“Any information leading to its return would be greatly appreciated and rewarded! Please share far and wide in the hope we can retrieve it sooner rather than later. Reward offered for return. Please call 01924 478491 and speak with Helen or Connor.”
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