Donegal’s Caomhan Canny to make Isle of Man TT debut in 2026 with Scott Racing and continue progression on the Mountain Course.
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Isle of Man (March 3, 2026) – Donegal’s Caomhan Canny to make Isle of Man TT debut in 2026 with Scott Racing and continue progression on the Mountain Course.
Donegal rider Caomhan Canny will make his Isle of Man TT debut in 2026, stepping into a multi-class campaign under the Scott Racing banner, managed by Trevor Scott. The move marks a significant progression as he prepares for his first TT appearance, having already built experience over two years racing on the Mountain Course.
Canny will contest the RST Superbike TT, RL360 Superstock TT and Milwaukee Senior TT aboard an Aprilia RSV4, while also riding an Aprilia RS660 in the Sportbike class. In addition, he will line up in the Monster Energy Supersport races on his own Suzuki GSX-R600, entered under the Scott Racing structure.
The partnership with Scott Racing provides Canny with increased technical support and organisation compared to previous seasons, where much of the responsibility fell on his own shoulders. The focus for 2026 is clear, structured preparation, measured progression, and consistent laps around the 37.73-mile course. Winter testing in Spain, including mileage in Andalucía, has centred on building comfort and refining setup on the big bikes ahead of practice week.
Canny’s rise on the Mountain Course has been swift. In 2024, injuries prevented him from fully demonstrating the work put in behind the scenes. Twelve months later, he returned to claim victory at the Manx Grand Prix Senior race, a breakthrough performance that confirmed his potential. During that campaign, he recorded a 120.229mph lap, joining the exclusive “Tommy Club” and becoming only the 35th rider in history to surpass the 120mph barrier at the event.
Although 2026 marks his first TT start, Canny is no stranger to the Mountain Course. The Donegal competitor now enters his third season racing around the circuit, combining knowledge gained at the Manx Grand Prix with the experience required to tackle the demands of TT competition.
“The aim was always the TT. Winning the Manx Grand Prix was a breakthrough, but the goal has always been to establish myself here and keep improving. There are no expectations. Even completing the Senior TT would be a huge achievement. I’m happy to ride at a pace I’m comfortable with and keep learning” said Canny.
Team manager Trevor Scott added: “Caomhan has shown what he’s capable of around the Mountain Course. This is his first TT, but he’s already demonstrated maturity and pace. Our role is to provide the structure and support to allow him to progress in all classes.”
2026 marks the next phase in Canny’s Mountain Course development, progressing into the TT ranks with competitive machinery, experienced management, and a clear emphasis on steady advancement rather than immediate expectation.
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