Scars Racing BMW have announced their rider line-up for their debut campaign on the BMW M 1000 RR in the ZYN British Superbike Championship, confirming former British Superbike Champion Tarran Mackenzie and multiple championship race-winner Rory Skinner as their riders for 2027.
With a growing reputation for success across road racing and short-circuit competition, the Northern Ireland-based team are preparing to take on one of the toughest challenges in motorcycle racing, backed by official BMW Motorrad Motorsport support.
Former British Superbike and British Supersport Champion Tarran Mackenzie returns to the British Superbike paddock following his recent campaigns in the FIM World Superbike Championship.
Mackenzie has demonstrated his international ability with race-winning performances in World Supersport, before progressing into the World Superbike class. His 2026 campaign showed considerable promise, including an impressive fourth-place finish at Phillip Island. Now fully focused on his return to British Superbike competition, Mackenzie is relishing the opportunity to join Scars Racing BMW and take on the 2027 challenge.
Joining Mackenzie in the Scars Racing BMW line-up is fellow Scot Rory Skinner, a rider with an impressive British Superbike record and valuable previous experience aboard the BMW M 1000 RR.
A former British Supersport and British Talent Cup Champion, Skinner made his British Superbike debut in 2021 and has since established himself as a regular front-running competitor.
His impressive BSB record includes 20 podium finishes and three race victories, including his maiden British Superbike win aboard a BMW at his home circuit of Knockhill in 2024. Skinner has also gained international experience through campaigns in the Moto2 class with the American Racing team, further strengthening his racing credentials.
Scars Racing BMW will benefit from official BMW Motorrad Motorsport support as they prepare to take on the 2027 British Superbike Championship aboard the BMW M 1000 RR.
Tarran Mackenzie said: “I’ve been given a great opportunity with Dale and Leigh to return to BSB with the Scars Racing BMW team. To get the official support from the factory is a big plus point and with the new rules we should have a really good season.
“I’ve been working hard since my injury and I’m ready to go racing now. We have a good testing schedule planned with the team and I’m looking forward to getting out on the BMW and seeing where we’re at.
“2026 was my best year in WSBK but I only managed seven rounds of the series. It was such a shame to have the season cut so short as we were making great progress.
“I’m really excited to come back to BSB for 2027. It’s a Championship I grew up in and had a lot of success there in the past. I can’t wait to ride the BMW and get started with the Scars Racing team. Very exciting times ahead.”
Rory Skinner added: “I’m really excited to be part of the Scars Racing BMW team for 2027, the opportunity Dale and Leigh have put together for myself and Tarran is great.
“To have Tarran as my team-mate, a former British Superbike Champion, he will bring some really good knowledge into the team which will give me a fantastic chance to learn and push myself harder.
“To have a full Scottish line-up in a Northern Irish team, it’s looking like its set to be a force to be reckoned with.
“I can’t wait to start testing the BMW M 1000 RR and see how things go but roll on 2027!”
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