Edinburgh Monarchs are delighted to announce that signing number two for 2026 is a returnee from the 2025 septet as 16 year-old Australian Jordy Loftus commits to another year with the Blue and Gold.
A surprise introduction to the Monarchs half way through 2025, Loftus impressed everyone on his arrival both with his on track endeavours and his, and his family’s, off track attitude and the ease with which they fitted into the club.
Both sides cannot wait to see what next year brings for the Gold Coast born youngster with Loftus himself saying, “I am very excited for the 2026 season.
“It has always been my goal to race professionally so when the opportunity came about last season I jumped at it.
“This year was a steep learning curve, but I feel happy with what I achieved, so going into next season I feel prepared to hit the ground running. I am hungry for more, so my goal is to come back stronger and faster so I c an take it to the next level in 2026.”
Despite only heading to the UK in mid-June it was a busy end of year for Loftus with team spots for the Monarchs, Monarchs Academy, Leicester Fox Clubs, and a willingness to take on any guest or individual meeting bookings that came his way.
Loftus saying all of this knowledge and track time is ready to be put to good use in the coming year, “Adjusting to the higher level of competition and racing against such skilled riders pushed me to improve every match.
“I learned a lot about team race strategy, bike setup, mental preparation and of course the different tracks and conditions.
“I was really proud of how far I developed by the end of the season, but I have been reflecting, watching my races and I’ve already set myself goals for 2026. Starts are everything so I really want to improve these and add to my point scoring.”
With the start of next season still five months or so away Loftus and family are back home in Australia enjoying some summer sun, however there is no resting on his laurels as Jordy preps for another big year ahead, “I’ll be trying to get as much track time in Australia as I can throughout the speedway season over here, I’ll keep training and spending time in the workshop getting the bikes ready.
“My time off track will be spent working to get some savings behind me before I head back over and also helping out around the family property. It is also time to catch up with friends and family, enjoy the beach and get out on the mountain bike tracks near where I live. I am not the sort to sit about so I’ll be keeping myself busy.”
Lastly, Loftus just wanted to pass on the following message to the Monarchs faithful, “I want to thank all the Monarchs fans for welcoming me in 2025. It made a huge difference having your support especially being only 16 and in a new country. It definitely helped me settle in quickly and I felt part of the team and the club straight away.
“I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas when it comes, and I can’t wait to see you all again in the new year.”
Words by Edinburgh Monarchs – Feature Image courtesy of Stephen Fruzynski
