British Mini Bike Championship changes ownership
Isle of Man TT legend Peter Hickman has become the new owner of the British Mini Bike Championship.
The British Mini Bike Championship has officially changed hands, with 14-time Isle of Man TT winner Peter Hickman becoming the new owner of the series.
The series has grown into one of the UK’s most popular tarmac-based championships in recent times, with the company claiming to have gone from an average of 65 entries per event to over 200 in the space of two years.
The series will continue as it is known, albeit with the business experience of Hickman behind it, who has taken over ownership and management duties.
Alongside his illustrious road racing career, Hickman is a very successful businessman, too. After being let go by the FHO Racing team prior to the 2025 season, Hickman and Davey Todd became co-owners of the 8TEN Racing team.
Hickman is also in charge of the PHR Performance Triumph team, which is set to compete in the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT Supersport classes in 2026.
Speaking about the new ownership change, the British Mini Bike Championship said this during a post on its social media page:
“This transition represents a significant and positive step forward for the development of mini bike racing in the United Kingdom. With an outstanding professional racing career and a proven track record in motorsport business operations, Peter Hickman brings extensive experience, leadership, and strategic vision to the championship.
“Peter Hickman’s wide network of industry partners and sponsors will play a key role in increasing the profile of the British Mini Bike Championship and expanding opportunities for riders at all levels. A strong emphasis will be placed on the continued development of junior competitors, an area that Peter is particularly passionate about. He firmly believes that safeguarding and growing the youth sector of the sport is essential to ensuring the long-term future of motorcycle racing in the UK.
“The British Mini Bike Championship would like to reassure all competitors, families, and stakeholders that the 2026 season will proceed as planned. All scheduled events will take place in accordance with the existing calendar and under the same operational conditions. Event staffing and race management personnel will remain unchanged, ensuring continuity and minimal disruption for participants.”
While 2026 will be a big year for Hickman off-track, it will be equally as big on-track as the road racing legend is set to make his return from a gruelling injury suffered at the TT in 2025.
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