One of the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike Championship’s most notable competitors has officially called it a career, as Trevor Daley announced his retirement from racing in a social media post on Tuesday.
The 39-year-old will walk away from the series as one of the most successful riders of his era, totalling six career pro victories, 25 podiums, and being a key contributor to two Constructors Championships for Suzuki.
After capturing the Amateur Superbike title in 2012, Daley immediately established himself as a pro frontrunner, finishing as the championship runner-up in the feature GP Bikes Pro Superbike class in 2014.
The Mississauga, Ontario native was long considered “the best rider to never win a Superbike race” before destroying that bittersweet narrative last season, taking his first and second career victories in a pair of epic battles with three-time reigning champion Ben Young.
That would be just part of a breakout 2024 for Daley, who also won three times in the Supersport class to end his campaign with five overall victories. His six combined pro wins ranks 19th all-time in series history, while his 18 career Superbike podiums currently sits 15th all-time.
Daley will also end his career as one of the most distinctive personalities in the series’ 45-year history, embracing his “Wild Child” nickname off the track while showcasing plenty of resilience on it, battling through various injuries to start 73 career races in the Superbike class – tied for the eighth-most in history.
The OneSpeed Suzuki rider has also represented Canada at the Daytona 200 in recent years, finishing a career-best 14th in this year’s event and a strong 20th in his debut alongside Young last season.
The Canadian Superbike Championship would like to wish Daley well in his retirement.
Photos by Rob O'Brien
