Cycle News Staff | February 13, 2024
The Triumph factory-supported PHR Performance Team will head to the USA in March to tackle the Daytona 200, with Peter Hickman and Richard Cooper setting their sights on clinching another victory with Triumph’s Street Triple 765 RS.
Peter Hickman (left) and Richard Cooper have their eyes set on the Daytona 200.
Hickman’s PHR Performance Team will be preparing two Street Triple 765 RS bikes in the UK, with the official support of Triumph. Now in its 82nd year, the Daytona 200 runs from March 7-9 at Daytona International Speedway, Florida.
Hickman has long been keen to race in the Daytona 200, while also serving as a valuable chance for more track time aboard the Triumph machine that he’ll compete on at the Isle of Man TT.
“The Daytona 200 is a race that I’ve not only watched for many years but also always wanted to compete in,” Hickman said. “To finally get everything in place to run not only myself but also ‘Coopes’ as the official Triumph entry is absolutely amazing, and I cannot wait! We’re running the same bikes we’ll be running at the Isle of Man TT this year, so it gives us a good platform for extra testing.”
“I am mega excited to be returning to the Daytona 200,” said Cooper. “The last time I raced here was back in 2008, when I finished fifth in the main race. This year, I’m returning with Triumph and the PHR Performance Team on the Street Triple 765 RS I believe that with this team and this bike, we are capable of achieving top honors!”
“Triumph is pleased to support Peter Hickman and Richard Cooper in their efforts to bring the Daytona 200 crown back to the UK with the PHR Performance Team,” said Steve Sargent, Triumph’s Chief Product Officer. “This iconic race holds a special place in the history of Triumph Racing In fact, Brandon Paasch won on the Street Triple 765 in its first outing at Daytona in 2022, and he credits the engine with making the difference when he powered to his dramatic victory. It’s the same three cylinder 765 that forms the basis of the bikes Hickman and Cooper are racing this year.
Hickman’s PHR Performance Team will be preparing two Street Triple 765 RS bikes in the UK, with the official support of Triumph. Photo Courtesy of Triumph
“This race, along with our entries into Supercross and Motocross, a strong commitment in Supersport and our continued role as the official engine supplier in Moto2, means that 2024 should be a very exciting year for Triumph Racing.”
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