Jordy Loftus delighted with Edinburgh Monarchs return
Teenage sensation Jordy Loftus is relishing a full season with the Edinburgh Monarchs after putting pen to paper for 2026.
The 16-year-old Australian joined the club midway through the 2025 season, turning in some impressive performances from reserve as Monarchs reached the Championship play-off semi-finals before bowing out to arch-rivals the Glasgow Tigers.
Loftus admits he loved every second of his first taste of British speedway and was only too happy to sign on the dotted line when approached by co-promoters Alex Harkess and John Campbell over a return to Armadale.
The Gold Coast-born rider is currently back home having spent a whirlwind four months in the UK, where he was joined by dad James.
Loftus received a lot of plaudits from riders and supporters up and down the country, earning several guest bookings and additional team spots with the Monarchs Academy and Leicester Fox Cubs in the National Development League and National Development Trophy respectively.
“This year was a steep learning curve, but I feel happy with what I achieved," Loftus said. "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 can take it to the next level in 2026.
“I am very excited for the new season. It has always been my goal to race professionally so when the opportunity came about last season, I jumped at it.
“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."
Loftus continued: “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.”
Loftus joins Dan Thompson, who Monarchs announced earlier this week will be their new No.1. The club is expected to announce the remaining five riders for the 2026 season in the weeks ahead.