Astro-JJR BMW have announced their three-strong line-up in the 2021 Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship.

David Allingham will make a move to the team ahead of the new season, joining Shane Richardson, who continues into his third year with the squad.

Allingham will be joining the ranks of the established Superstock 1000 team in 2021 following recent seasons in the Bennetts British Superbike and Quattro Group British Supersport Championships, as he aims for title glory. He partners Richardson who will be looking to build momentum again next season.

“I am very happy to be joining Astro-JJR and I believe as a team we can achieve great things in 2021. I can’t wait to enjoy some quality time off with my family and start fresh in the new year onboard the BMW S 1000 RR beside my new teammate Shane Richardson and good friend Caolan Irwin. I would also like to thank Stuart and James for giving me this opportunity,” said Allingham.

Richardson added: “I am really excited to get going again aboard the Astro JJR BMW having had some time to reset after 2020. I’m looking to get back to fighting at the front after a mediocre performance on my behalf this year. The team is more than capable of taking home a championship and I’m grateful for another opportunity to work with them as we aim for success.”

Astro-JJR will also field a Junior team within the Superstock 1000 class for 2021, running alongside the main team, with Caolan Irwin progressing to the class after finishing fourth in last year’s Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship.

“I am really grateful to the Astro-JJR team for this opportunity. We had a great season in Superstock 600 in 2020 and I’m proud of the faith Stu, James and Charlotte have in me to make this deal happen. Superstock 1000 will be a big step up, but I am in a really experienced team, with a great crew and some fast teammates, so I’m sure we will achieve great results together,” said Irwin.