11 Wed Nov 2026 by Knockhill
Scars Racing BMW have announced an exciting and highly competitive rider line-up for their debut campaign on the BMW M 1000 RR in the ZYN British Superbike Championship, confirming 2021 British Superbike Champion Tarran Mackenzie and multiple championship winner Rory Skinner as their riders for 2027.
The signing of the all-Scottish duo of Tarran, son of 3 time British Champion Niall, and Rory from Perth, represents a major statement of intent, bringing together two proven race winners with considerable experience, championship success and the determination to deliver results.
TARRAN MACKENZIE – EXPERIENCE, SPEED AND CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING PEDIGREE
Former British Superbike and British Supersport Champion Tarran returns to the British Superbike paddock following his recent campaigns in the FIM World Superbike Championship. He 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.
Tarran Mackenzie said:
“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 – HOME-GROWN TALENT WITH A PROVEN WINNING RECORD
Rory is 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.
Rory Skinner said:
“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 is looking like it's set to be a force to be reckoned with".
Stuart Gray, Knockhill Director of Events said:
"This is amazing news, to have two front running Scots in a top team in the British Superbikes as it relives the glory days of when Niall Mackenzie and Steve Hislop were teammates 30 years ago. Taz and Rory are both at the top of their game and I am sure will push each other on for wins. The Saltires will be flying high when the duo race together at their home event at Knockhill on June 18th - 20th 2027. The atmosphere is going to be electric!"
More information about the home round for Tarran and Rory can be found on
www.knockhill.com/events with tickets available online or by phoning Knockhill on 01383 723337.
