Asbk 2018 round 3 The Bend Motorsport Park program

PRESENTS

ROUND 3 superbike proudly brought to you by:

THE BEND MOTORSPORT PARK, SA 19 - 22 APRIL 2018

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PHILLIP ISLAND

SUPERBIKE

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FEB 23 - 25, 2018

Welcome from MA

With great pleasure and a sense of excitement, Motorcycling Australia (MA) can confirm that Round 2 of the 2018 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) was a phenomenal success.

This championship has come so far in the past few years and the growth has been exciting to watch, and if Round 2 is anything to go by, this will be the most exciting year to date.

On Behalf of MA, as well as the crew from ASBK, we’d like to thank and welcome you to the third round of this year’s championship at The Bend Motorsport Park. We’re very excited to have a joint round with the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) and its sure to be a great spectacle.

ASBK has been assisted with phenomenal support from its fans and its fantastic to welcome back new and old competitors to the championship which has delivered world class racing to our fans. This championship is on the map and gaining great exposure with captivating racing.

Live Streaming and television are back again in season 2018, meaning die-hard fans of road racing from all round the world can tune in to all of the action this year.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for their commitment and continuing support for the championship this year. This competition wouldn’t exist without their assistance.

Enjoy the racing!

Peter Doyle CEO Motorcycling Australia

WELCOME FROM YAMAHA MOTOR FINANCE On behalf of Yamaha Motor Finance (YMF) and Yamaha Motor Insurance (YMI), we welcome you to the third round of the 2018 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli at The Bend Motorsport Park (ASBK).

We would also like to welcome the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) riders to The Bend Motorsport Park, a brand new, state-of-the-art, world-class motorsport facility. The Bend will deliver an exhilarating experience for all the competitors, enthusiasts and spectators alike.

There was action aplenty during Round 2 of the ASBK championship at Wakefield Park resulting in Wayne Maxwell and Troy Herfoss both taking away one win each during the difficult conditions.

To everyone making the journey this weekend to The Bend Motorsport Park, we hope you enjoy all the racing action as the ASBK and ARRC riders conquer the new track!

YMF is proud to be the naming rights sponsor for the ASBK series once again this year, and YMI as the sponsor of the Australian Superbike class. These partnerships are indicative of the direction and ethos of both YMF & YMI and the results from the first 2 rounds of the 2018 ASBK championship have cemented our decision to support and back this national championship.

Brad Ryan General Manager Yamaha Motor Finance Australia & New Zealand

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2018 series calendar Round 1

WorldSBK, Phillip Island

Round 2

Wakefield Park Raceway , Goulburn

Official Test

The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend SA

April 3 - 4

Round 3

The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend SA

April 19 - 22

Round 4

Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin

NT

June 28 - July 1

Round 5

Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick

QLD

August 17 - 19

Round 6

Winton Motor Raceway, , Benalla

VIC

September 7 - 9

Round 7

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

VIC

October 12 - 14

VIC NSW

February 22 - 25 March 16 - 18

warning to the public WARNING TO THE PUBLIC

Motor Racing is DANGEROUS, and all persons attending at this track do so entirely at their own risk. It is a condition of admission that all persons having connections with the promotion and/or conduct of the meeting, including the owners of the land, and the riders and owners of vehicles and passengers in vehicles, are absolved from all liability arising out of any accidents causing damage or personal injury to spectators or ticket holders except where due care and skill has not been exercised.

WARNING The carrying or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the pit area is prohibited by order, Motorcycling Australia.

notice No animals allowed, guide dogs excepted by order of Motorcycling Australia.

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EQUIPMENT & CARE

EXTERNAL CARE

MECHANICAL PARTS MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

The Bend MOtorsport park CIRCUIT MAP

TRACK INFORMATION TRACK INFORMATION Turns

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Track Length

4.95 km

Address

Mallee Hwy & Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend SA 5259

ASBK LAP RECORDS Superbike

Wayne Maxwell

1:54.020

Supersport

Cru Halliday

1:56.464

Supersport 300

Hunter Ford

2:11.921

LIVE TIMING COMPUTIME Race Timing Systems has been the providing timing services to the ASBK at selected rounds since 1990, and has been the series timekeeper since 2004. Live timing and results services can be accessed as follows: In pit lane and parts of the pits (local wireless network): · · ·

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Connect to the RACETIMING wireless network Open your web browser and type www.localtiming.com as the web address Follow the links to live timing, results, or other pages

NOTE: The RACETIMING network does not provide internet access

Anywhere else at the venue or anywhere else in the world: · Ensure you have internet connectivity · Open your web browser and type www.computime.com.au as the web address · Follow the links to live timing, results, or other pages for this event For all your live timing results please go to Computime http://www.computime.com.au/Default.aspx and follow the links to ASBK Live Timing.

Go to ASBK.COM.AU for live timing.

round 3 schedule

SATURDAY 21st april Start - Finish Category

SUNDAY 22nd april

Session

Duration

Start - Finish Category

Session

Duration

08:30 – 08:50

Supersport 300

Qualifying 2

20 min

08:20 – 08:30

ARRC UB150

Warm Up

10 Min

09:00 – 09:30

Kawasaki Supersport Qualifying 2

30 min

08:40 – 08:50

ARRC AP250

Warm Up

10 Min

09:40 – 10:10

Yamaha Motor Insurance Superbike

Qualifying 2

30 min

09:00 – 09:15

ARRC SS600

Warm Up

15 Min

10:20 - 10:30

ARRC UB150

Warm Up

10 min

09:25 – 09:55

Kawasaki Supersport

Race 2

8 Laps

10:40 - 10:50

ARRC AP250

Warm Up

10 min

10:05 - 10:50

Yamaha Motor Insurance Race 2 Superbike

11:00 - 11:15

ARRC SS600

Warm Up

10 min

11:25 – 11:45

Supersport 300

Race 1

7 Laps

11:35 – 11:55

Supersport 300

Race 3

7 laps

11:55 - 12:25

Kawasaki Supersport Race 1

8 Laps

12:00 – 12:30

Kawasaki Supersport

Race 3

8 Laps

12:35 - 13:20

Yamaha Motor Insurance Superbike

10 Laps

12:40 – 13:25

Yamaha Motor Insurance Race 3 Superbike

10 Laps

13:55 - 14:30

ARRC UB150

Race 2

7 Laps

Race 1

Lunch Break 35 Min

10 Laps

Break & Activities 45 Min

13:55 – 14:30

ARRC UB150

Race 1

7 Laps

14:50 - 15:25

ARRC AP250

Race 2

9 Laps

14:50 – 15:25

ARRC AP250

Race 1

9 Laps

15:45 – 16:35

ARRC SS600

Race 2

15 Laps

15:45 – 16:35

ARRC SS600

Race 1

15 Laps

16:45 – 17:05

Supersport 300

Race 2

7 Laps

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This schedule is approximate; and all starting times, length of sessions and races are subject to change; and may be changed in the event of an incident or delay in operations.

OFFICIALS ASBK SERIES OFFICIALS Peter SMITH

MA Steward

Tom WILLIAMS

Series Clerk of Course

Gary BLEAZBY

Series Deputy Clerk of Course

Paul HINDS

Series Deputy Clerk of Course

Denise STRONACH

Series Race Secretary

Rob SCOTT

Series Chief Technical Officer

Gino COYLE

Series Deputy Chief Technical Officer

Jan HIGGINS

Series Tyre Scrutineer

Sam PHILLIPS

Series Chief Pit Lane Marshal

Brendan FERRARI

Starter/Finisher

Simon MAAS

ASBK Safety Officer

Scott LAING / Computime

Series Chief Timekeeper

Dr. Michael

THUMM

Mark

BACKWAY

Dr. Katherine

JEFFREY

Daryl

MCHUGH

Dr. Esra

KILAVUZ

Alexandra

GALL

Dr. David

KINGSBURY

Robert

HOLTON

Dr. Ellie

HAUGHTON

Maria

HOLTON

Dr. Rebekah

CRAWFORD

Alex

YOUNG

Peter

MONKS

Daryl

PENDREY

Paul

VAN DEN AKKER

Karen

PENDREY

Brian

PETTERSON

Andre

LABUSHAGNE

Kate

STRONACH

Bec

CATTIGAN-LABUSCHAGNE

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Getting Started: Racing

Words: Jeff Ware

OUT OF PIT LANE

GETTING LICENCED

Starting racing isn’t so hard…

Every club has a secretary who looks after licencing and they will be more than happy to guide you through the process that includes an open book theory test. If you have a civil rider’s licence or have attended a suitably accredited riding school, that should be enough to satisfy the MA State Controlling Body otherwise you may have to undergo a practical riding test to make sure you know the clutch lever from the front brake lever.

The decision to take up road racing is as old as the sport of motorcycle racing. Most of us on [Knee Down] have made that decision with varied results…

Chances are that you already own a bike that can be raced. These days there are classes for just about anything with two wheels regardless of age or performance level.

That’s the first step out of the way.

PROTECTION JOIN IN The next thing to do is to join a club that includes people with a common interest or are located locally. Log on to Motorcycling Australia’s website (www.ma.org.au). MA are the sanctioning body for all motorcycle racing (other than drag racing) in Australia. On their website you’ll find a full list of clubs in your state or territory. While you’re on the MA site, download their excellent ‘Getting started in Motorcycle Sport’.

Don’t be scared about checking out a few clubs before joining one. They’re all unique and finding the right one for you will make the transition to road racer much easier.

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While we don’t like talking about it, people do fall off motorbikes on racetracks. MA requires all licence holders to have their own personal Ambulance subscription. We’d recommend that you have your own income protection and that it includes coverage for motorcycle racing. No one wants to use up all of their sickies and holidays recovering from an accident.

Protection also includes your own riding gear. Starting from the top, you require a full-face helmet that is approved to AS1698, which is the Australian Standard for helmets for street use anyway. Alternatively, MA also recognises international standards so if your helmet does not have AS1698 you can check with MA that it is ok to use.

A set of one-piece leathers that fit is the preferred way to cover the larger parts of your anatomy. Make sure they’re roomy enough for you to wear the mandatory back protector underneath, and a chest protector is recommended too.

The best leather gloves you can afford will keep your digits intact if you’re sliding down the track and using your hands as brakes.

There’s a huge variety of suitable boots on display at any decent-sized motorcycle shop. Take the time to find a pair that fit properly without being too tight. Tight boots will ruin your day very quickly.

GETTING YOUR BIKE READY If you’re not overly mechanically minded, don’t worry, your local bike shop should be able to check your bike over before you venture on track for the first time. A full service and tune-up now could save you from a big bill later. All racing classes have common rules to ensure bikes don’t fall apart or leak fluid on the track. Before you’re allowed on track at any race meeting, your bike will be inspected by a scrutineer. Don’t give them a hard time if they pull you up and point out something you’ve forgotten. The majority of them have been doing this for a long time and don’t want to see anybody get hurt due to an oversight. Full rules for your class are in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport available at www.moms.org.au. But keep in mind that bike preparation is very important and quite in-depth for racing. Like you, your bike needs controlled fluid retention.

the case with your bike, having shiny new parts is a waste if you are learning. You will inevitably test your riding gear. A lot. So go for an affordable compromise. Don’t buy the most expensive graphics on your lid if a plain white one is going to be cheaper, for example. But don’t skimp on quality…

YMF R3 Cup and GP Juniors cup Two Championships that are great starting points and avenues for younger and beginner racers, is the Yamaha Motor Finance (YMF) R3 Cup and GP Juniors Cup.

TIPS FOR KEEPING COMFORTABLE Assuming you’re like the rest of us, you’ll be carting yourself and your bike to the track in a trailer, ute or van. There are a few things we’d advise you chuck in. These may sound obvious but people still forget.

Grab an esky and fill it with ice bricks and bottles of cold water. You’ll be amazed at just how easy it is to dehydrate while racing on a hot day.

Even though racetrack food has improved from the days of dodgy hamburgers and warm soft drinks, chuck snack-type things in the esky along with sandwiches. You’ll burn off a lot of calories in a day and replacing them with racetrack food could send you broke.

Not all racetracks offer covered pit areas so some sort of shade device will make your day much more enjoyable.

Don’t forget the sunscreen either.

The most important thing to take with you is a sense of humour. On its own this could be the difference between a day best forgotten and one of the best experiences of your life.

If you think you can’t afford to race think again. It costs the same to race as it does to maintain a road bike or a track day bike, and entry fees for club racing are around that of a ride day – but you get a lot more laps at many race meetings…

GET YOUR GEAR ON You need the best you can afford and then some more. Spend more on your gear than your bike if you have to but, like is

Costs involved in these classes are minimal so that getting started in road racing will be attractive to as many people as possible. This means riders can thrive and develop their road craft and race skills while on comparative machinery.

Because Yamaha YMF R3 Cup riders utilise the same bike model in the form of the Yamaha YZF-R3, the YMF R3 Cup allows competitors to race on an even playing field that highlights and fosters talent as well as making it possible to purchase a race ready YMF-R3 to take on the rest of the field!

The GP Juniors compete on Yamaha YMF-R15’s. The GP Juniors feature young racers going head to head while learning the fundamentals of racing. The next generation of road racing talent can emerge from this class. The GP Juniors Cup is a fantastic platform suited to entry level competition. The Yamaha R15’s handling and power delivery characteristics are predictable, dependable and reliable.

The GP Juniors Cup provides an immense opportunity for young riders to develop and advance in their sport. With the full backing and support of well-established organisations, at an affordable price, as the rider’s hone their skills and progress, who knows where they will end up!

THE BIKE You’ll need to spend a bit of time here – all fluid retaining fasteners need to be lockwired, fairings need catch areas in the bellypan, you need a tether kill switch, brake callipers bolts need to be lockwired and you need good suspension, brakes and bodywork. You also need a bullet-proof engine because you are going to thrash it beyond any ride day or road level of thrash!

No need to spend big. Start racing on an old bike that you can crash. A lot. Because you will…

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The MA RACESAFE Medical Team launches into a new Australian Superbike Championship season, all thanks to the support of our major sponsors - Motorcycling Australia, Motul Pirelli and Thor.

levels of rider care across Australia. Without their dedicated sponsors the MA RACESAFE Medical Team would never make it to track to provide this crucial role.

The highly trained & dedicated team of Medical Professionals includes Doctors, Surgeons, Intensive Care Paramedics, Emergency Nurses and Physiotherapists. The team will continue to fulfil the critical role as the Official Medical Team for the 2018 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul Pirelli.

“Motorcycling Australia is very pleased to come on board as the major sponsor of RACESAFE Australia for 2018 and beyond. The RACESAFE team will be key component of the 2018 Yamaha Motor Finance ASBK Championship, presented by Motul Pirelli, as well as at the MX Nationals, Australian Supercross Championship and other major MA national events throughout the year. The level of medical service and support provided to these events and our motorcycling community as a whole is unrivalled, and that is why we had no hesitation partnering up together for the good of all of our stakeholders. We are looking forward to working together with RACESAFE to support and enhance the range of services they can offer, which will no doubt benefit our MA membership in many ways.” Quoted Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter Doyle.

The 2018 RACESAFE season has been full of thrills and spills which has kept the RACESAFE Medical Team busy at every event. Emergency Medical & Sports Medicine treatments were provided to competitors, with the RACESAFE Medical Team again spearheading exciting new developments in its well established rider care program. The expertise of the MA RACESAFE Medical Team is in hot demand, with this team now providing the Official Medical Service for the 2018 Australian Motocross Championships - MX Nationals, 2018 Australasian Supercross Series and Troy Bayliss Classic, just to name a few.

Thanks to a shared vision for rider safety with their sponsors, the MA RACESAFE Medical Team has continued to pioneer new

Official Medical Team

Exclusive to the Motorcycling Australia’s national motorcycle championships, is the MA RACESAFE Mobile Medical Unit.

This world class facility will travel to each round of the ASBK series and will provide an onsite Emergency Medical centre, Physiotherapy facility, plus Mobile Command Unit for the MA RACESAFE Medical Team.

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MA RACESAFE Medical Team will include for the 2018 Australian Superbike Championships : • • •

Motul RACESAFE Medical Chase Cars - Fully equipped with Advanced Life Support Equipment

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MA RACESAFE Medical Team including, - Emergency Director - Series Chief Medical Officer - Intensive Care Paramedics - Emergency Nurses - Sports Physiotherapists - High Speed Chase Driver - Technical Support Officer - Orthopaedic Surgeons - Emergency Doctors

CELEBRATING

OF SERVICE TO MOTORSPORT

1997 - 2018

YMF partner with ASBK for 2018 Motorcycling Australia (MA) are thrilled that long-term partner Yamaha Motor Finance (YMF) will continue as the official naming rights partner of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) for a fourth consecutive year. The partnership doesn’t stop there, with Yamaha Motorcycle Insurance (YMI) once again being the naming rights sponsor for the YMI Superbike class and YMF again stepping up to brand the YMF R3 Cup. YMF’s partnership with the ASBK Championship is a massive boost for the season, and shows the Yamaha marque has confidence in the direction ASBK is heading. This collaboration, that incorporates one of the most respected manufacturers in the Australian motorcycle industry, just adds to the most anticipated season to date, with pulsating TV coverage, live streaming, near capacity grids and fierce competition.

2018 will be a huge year in ASBK for Yamaha Australia as its Factory Racing Team has expanded to three riders including; Wayne Maxwell and Daniel Falzon (Yamaha Racing Team, YZFR1M) in the YMI Superbike Class. Yamaha will also be debuting its brand new YZF-R6 in the hands of Cru Halliday (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R6) who will be gunning for the Supersport title on the bike’s debut year!

YMF Group General Manager Financial Services, Brad Ryan commented; “Our level of involvement with ASBK is very enjoyable and rewarding. What we have found over the years with our sponsorship is that year upon year the championship has continued to be philosophically focused on the same things

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that we are, and that is primarily the growth of the industry and development of the sport. It is our view that if we invest in the sport, everyone will benefit.

“We have believed for a long time, that as the only specialist finance and insurance company in the industry, we have to participate in motorcycle racing at a level quite different from everyone else, and that means putting in a greater level of support.

“The growth of ASBK has been absolutely fantastic for everyone, including YMF and YMI. I think the job the ASBK Team have done is extraordinary and the championship has gone from strength to strength. It has continuously improved with the results now plain to see.

“ASBK is part of an overall strategy for us at YMF and YMI and we are excited to continue our support of not just at the highest level (ASBK), but also down to the grass roots level as well,” Ryan finished.

MA CEO, Peter Doyle shared his excitement for YMF and YMI’s commitment adding; “MA is thrilled to welcome back Yamaha Motor Finance to the ASBK for a fourth consecutive year. Both brands have enjoyed a positive and collaborative relationship, that has put the necessary steps in place for ASBK to thrive.

“In 2017, we saw unprecedented levels of growth, not only of rider and team involvement, but fan and spectator involvement too. It is with YMF that 2018 is set to be one of the most incredible years of racing on record,” Doyle finished.

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FEB 23 - 25, 2018

ASBK MINI MOTO

HOME OF PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE CHAMPIONS! Thanks to Yamaha and Thor, each round of the 2018 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented

by Motul Pirelli, will feature a Mini Moto area for kids.

The initiative – supported by the manufacturers, will be run by the host club in conjunction with Motorcycling Australia, and is designed to give kids who are at the track a taste of what it is like on board a bike!

Full safety gear and bikes will be provided, as well as a free day-license so that the kids can have a go in a safe and controlled environment.

MA has always been committed to bringing new people into the sport – especially kids, the benefits of programs like this is that they get to try it out in a safe and controlled environment.

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MA ensures that they have the right safety gear, equipment, that accredited officials and first aid officers are on hand, so the kids can get a feel for riding under the right kind of supervision.

Whether or not they take up the sport, ride at club, state or national level, or go on to become a World Champion, this is where it all starts for the next generation of riders.

So, if you are a kid and you are at the racetrack on the weekend, make sure you drag mum or dad to the Mini Moto area and have a go!

And if you are taking your kids to check out the action – make sure you give them a first-hand taste of what it is like to turn that throttle!

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Ever wondered what it would be like to jump on a Superbike and have a go? Ever wondered what it would feel like to maneuver a Superbike machine around corners at an Australian circuit, or scream down a straight at top speed?

Those winning a pillion ride will get to jump on the back of a bike with either three-time World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss or Australian Superbike and World Endurance Champion Steve Martin.

At every round of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli, we give you the chance to make those dreams a reality!

If this sounds like something you would love to have a go at, jump on the ASBK website (www.asbk.com.au) and check out the ‘Pillion Rides’ page for more information, or keep your eye on the ASBK Facebook page for chances to win Pillion Ride competitions in the lead up to each event.

Pillion rides are a once in a lifetime opportunity to jump on board a Superbike machine with some of the legends of our sport and take in an experience like no other, as you launch around some of the most amazing circuits in the country.

Thanks to Yamaha and IXON Leathers we get to provide some lucky winners with this adrenaline packed experience, at every round of the 2018 ASBK.

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round 2 review GET UP TO SPEED WITH ALL THE ACTION FROM ROUND 2 OF THE ASBK YMI Superbike Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda Racing, Honda CBR1000SP) took full advantage of his home track at Wakefield Park Raceway for Round 2 of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK), taking out race two and the overall win. Finishing the round with a second place in race one and a win in race two means Herfoss left Goulburn with the championship lead. Wayne Maxwell (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R1M) continued his fight back in the championship after a fall in race one at Phillip Island, winning race one and placing second in race two which handed him second overall at Wakefield Park Raceway.

Race one saw Maxwell take an incredible victory by managing to out drag Herfoss down the start finish straight. The two were in a league of their own for the entire race and it all came down to the final lap, when Maxwell managed to snare the victory. Josh Waters (Team Suzuki ECSTAR, GSXR-R1000R) continued his consistent start to season 2018, finishing in third place after falling off the pace of Maxwell and Herfoss. Daniel Falzon (Yamaha Racing Team, YZFR1M), Troy Bayliss (Desmosport Ducati, Panigale R FE) and Bryan Starring (Kawasaki BCPerformance, Kawasaki ZX-10R) enjoyed a tussle for fifth position, with Falzon getting the better of the battle to finish fifth, whilst Starring managed sixth and Bayliss settled for seventh.

Race two had all the makings of race one but this time Goulburn local Herfoss, would get the better of the battle with Maxwell taking out the race. The pair once again made a break from the pack and showed great pace around the track, Waters was involved early but once again just could keep the pace with the front two.

Herfoss cleared away after lap 12 and started to record laps in the 58s bracket, as he stormed across the finish line. Maxwell had to settle for second place whilst Waters grabbed third place, Waters has finished on the podium in all five races this season. Falzon completed his weekend with another fourth-place finish whilst Bayliss rounded out the top five.

Herfoss now leads the YMI Superbike Championship with 105 points, followed by Waters with 95 points and Maxwell has moved into third with 88 points.

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Kawasaki Supersport Cru Halliday (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R6) couldn’t have had a better weekend at Wakefield park for round two of the Kawasaki Supersport class, picking up both race wins to go with his pole

position. Halliday was a step above the rest of the field, pulling away from the field in both races to show how capable the new YZF-R6 is the right hands.

Goulburn local Tom Toparis (Cube Racing, Kawasaki) backed up his three race wins at Phillip Island with two second place finishes at Wakefield Park Raceway, Toparis just couldn’t match the speed of Halliday. Lachlan Epis (ResponseRE, Kawasaki ZX-6R) took out third place in race one as he took the chance to race in ASBK whilst he had a break from the World Superbike Championship.

In race two Epis had a crash which left the door open for Broc Pearson (Yamaha Motors Australia, Yamaha YZF-R6) to make his move and finish race three in third position.

Toparis still holds onto the lead in the Kawasaki Supersport Championship standing with 115 points, but Halliday has shrunk the gap to just four points with 111 points. Broc Pearson sits in third position with 85 points.

Australian Supersport 300 The Australian Supersport 300 class is wide open this year at the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK), with Zac Levy (Puma RV’s, Yamaha YZF-R3) taking out two of the three races and now leaves Goulburn, with the overall victory.

Hunter Ford (Ford Brothers Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3) took out race one after enjoying a tight tussle with Levy, but it was Ford who got the better of the battle and took out the race win. Harry Khouri (Acid Racing Aust., Yamaha YZF-R3) battled his way through the sunny and windy conditions at Wakefield to snare the last spot on the podium.

Levy proved to be quite the Wakefield Specialist as he took out race two, Levy was in a battle for the majority of the race with Ford, Tom

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17 Troy HERFOSS 47 Wayne MAXWELL

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1 Josh WATERS

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SUPERBIKE ROUND 2 RESULTS

23 Cru HALLIDAY 7 Tom TOPARIS

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SUPERSPORT 600 ROUND 2 RESULT

Bramich (SJG Plumbing, Yamaha YZF-R3) and Locky Taylor (LTRacing, YZF-R3). Oliver Bayliss (Cube Racing, Kawasaki Ninja) joined the lead pack on lap five, and the pack swapped position at almost every corner.

Stauffer took out race one and race three, but John Lytras (Yamaha R15) stood in the way of his perfect weekend taking out race two.

Lytras claimed a second place, in race one but a fall in race three cost him a chance at fighting for the overall with Stauffer. Harrison Voight (Voight Contracting, Yamaha R15) enjoyed a consistent opening round of GP Juniors Cup, claiming a fourth, fifth and a second-place finish, to leave the weekend third overall.

The young talent on display in the GP Juniors Cup is a great showcase of the future of road racing in Australia.

Stauffer leaves round one of the GP Juniors Cup as the points leader, coming away with 70 points, Lytras despite his fall in race three will be second with 57 points and in third position is Voight with 55 points.

The lead pack was only separated by 0.811s with Bramich taking second, Bayliss sliding into third, Ford settling for fourth and Taylor rounding out the top five.

In Race three it was Levy taking the win again to back up his race two effort, taking the win by less than a hair from Bayliss in a drag to the finish line. Bramich battled with the lead pack but couldn’t stay with the lead pair in the later stages, settling for third position.

Bayliss leaves round two with the Australian Supersport 300 class points lead, sitting on top with 125 points, Levy is in second position with 117 points and Bramich is in third with 112 points.

YMF R3 Cup Zac Levy (Puma RV’s, Yamaha YZF-R3) took out all three races to have the perfect round in the YMF R3 Cup at Wakefield Park Raceway for round 2 of ASBK. After qualifying second fastest, Levy saved his best riding for the races, with pole position winner Hunter Ford (Ford Brothers Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3) taking two second place finishes and third place, claiming second overall.

Locky Taylor (LTR Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3) enjoyed a consistent weekend at Goulburn, finishing on the podium in all three races, with two third place finishes and a second place.

After dominating the weekends racing, Levy takes the YMF R3 Cup championship points lead with 136 points, Ford moves into second position with 119 points and Taylor rounds out the podium with 105 points.

GP Juniors Cup Max Stauffer (Chris Watson, Yamaha R15) has taken out Round 1 of the GP Juniors Cup at the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK), Stauffer claimed two race wins and a second in an impressive first round performance.

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Australian F1 & F2 Sidecar Championship The opening round of the F1 and F2 Sidecar Championship brought Australia’s best sidecar racers to Wakefield Park Raceway, Goulburn and did they put on a show. The opening race saw Howard Ford/Lee Menzies (California Custom Products, F1 Suzuki LCR) take out the race but the 2017 F2 Champions Mick Aloton/Chrissie Clancy (F2 Honda LCR) were hot on their heels just 1.540s off the pace.

The battle for third was hard fought between, Edward Poucher/ Bronson Poucher (F2 MRE) and Jeff Brown/Darren Sheldrick (APW M-Cycles, F1 Suzuki GSXR JBR), but the Poucher combination got the better of the battle to take the last spot on the podium.

Race two was full of drama as the race was red flagged after four laps and restarted for three laps due to an accident. Trevor Love / Aimee Turner (Surfside Motorcycle Garage Honda CBR) were imposed a 10 second penalty due to a jump start. Once the race got underway cleanly it was Brown/Sheldrick who crossed the line first bouncing back from their fourth-place finish in race one. Damien Edis/Melanie Schluter (F2 Random Suz, GSXR) had to settle for second as they just didn’t quite have the pace of the leaders, whilst Richard Goodale/ Scott Goodale (F2 Shelbourne) rounded out the podium. The battle between Declan Beare/Noel Beare (Beare Boys Racing, F1 Suzuki Alvin), Howard Ford/Lee Menzies (California Custom Products, F1 Suzuki LCR) and John Clancy/Warren Grubb (J&C Contracting, F2 Suzuki LCR) was fascinating with the pack going back and fourth before the Beare combination took fourth place.

Race three had a lot less drama than race two, going off without a hiccup. Ford/Menzies took out the final race on the Wakefield Park Raceway, after getting the better of the battle with Alton/Clancy who settled for second. Brown/Sheldrick wrapped up their opening round on the podium sneaking in for third position.

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2018 championship points SUMMARY YMI Superbike

Kawasaki Supersport

#

Name

R1

R2 Pole

R2 R2 Race 1 Race 2

Total

#

Name

R1

R2 Pole

R2 Race 1

R2 Race 2

Total

1

Troy HERFOSS

59

1

20

2

Josh WATERS

59

0

18

25

105

1

Tom TOPARIS

75

0

20

20

115

18

95

2

Cru HALLIDAY

60

1

25

25

3

Wayne MAXWELL

43

0

111

25

20

88

3

Broc PEARSON

50

0

17

18

4

Troy BAYLISS

51

85

0

15

16

82

4

Damon REES

44

0

12

15

5

Daniel FALZON

71

47

0

17

17

81

5

Giuseppe SCARCELLA

31

0

15

16

62

6 7

Bryan STARING

60

0

16

0

76

6

Nic LIMINTON

36

0

13

11

60

Michael BLAIR

41

0

10

12

63

7

Zackary JOHNSON

42

0

6

8

56

8

Matt WALTERS

37

0

11

9

57

8

Scott NICHOLSON

31

0

10

14

55

9

Alex PHILLIS

31

0

12

13

56

9

Rhys BELLING

38

0

9

7

54

10 Glenn ALLERTON

25

0

14

14

53

10 Max CROKER

18

0

16

17

51

Australian Supersport 300 #

Name

R1

YMF R3 Cup

R2 R2 R2 Race 1 Race 2 Race 3

Total

#

Name

R1

R2 R2 R2 Race 1 Race 2 Race 3

Total

1

Oliver BAYLISS

70

17

18

20

125

1

Zac LEVY

61

25

25

25

136

2

Zac LEVY

47

20

25

25

117

2

Hunter FORD

61

20

20

18

119

3

Tom BRAMICH

60

14

20

18

112

3

Locky TAYLOR

49

18

18

20

105

4

Harry KHOURI

54

18

15

16

103

4

Tom BRAMICH

65

15

0

17

97

5

Locky TAYLOR

55

0

16

17

88

5

Harry KHOURI

47

16

17

15

95

6

Hunter FORD

40

25

17

0

83

6

Tayla RELPH

32

17

16

16

81

7

Ben BRAMICH

39

12

11

3

65

7

Max STAUFFER

46

10

12

12

80

8

Tayla RELPH

16

16

14

15

61

8

Travis HALL

37

12

14

13

76

9

Corey BRIFFA

32

8

13

8

61

9

John LYTRAS

27

13

15

14

69

10 Jarred BROOK

42

0

0

14

56

10 Callum OBRIEN

45

14

0

0

59

26

race flags yellow flag Waved - danger ahead Riders must slow down and be prepared to stop.

Overtaking is forbidden.

blue flag Waved - flag indicate a rider that they are about to be overtaken.

red flag Waved - race or practice interrupted. Riders must return to the pits.

28

chEquered flag Waved - race or practice session is over.

black flag

Riders whose number is shown with the flag must stop at the pits on the next lap.

yellow & red striped flag

Deterioration of adhesion to the track.

green flag

white flag

The track is clear.

Waved – slow moving intervention vehicle on track

Round 3 Superbike Rider List NO

NAME

SURNAME

1

Josh

WATERS

11

Philip

12

Matt

13

David

BARKER

14

Glenn

ALLERTON

STATE GRADE VIC

A

CZAJ

VIC

A

WALTERS

NSW

A

SA

A

NSW

A

ENTRANT

SPONSORS

Team Suzuki ECSTAR

Suzuki; ECSTAR; Pirelli; AirRoad; PepperMoney; Suzuki insurance; Rideline.com.au; PTR; Motul; MWR filters

Suzuki

MAKE

GSX-R1000R

MODEL

Eco light Up, 11Motosport

Aprilia

RSV4 RFW

Swann Insurance Superbike

Swann Insurance Superbike

Kawasaki ZX-10R

Brighton Bikes and Bits

Kawasaki ZX-10R

NextGen Motorsports

Alpine Performance

BMW

S1000RR

A

Penrite Honda Racing

Penrite Honda, Elite Roads,NGK, Snap On, State of Matter, KTech, RK, Rizoma,Brembo,GB Racing, Honda Genuine

Honda

CBR1000SP

PENDRAGON RACING

Suzuki

ZX-10R

Phillis Racing

Suzuki

GSX-R1000R

Ducati

1299

AGMT SUZUKI. ECSTAR Oils

Suzuki

GSX-R1000

Russell Symes and Company

Ducati

Panigale 1199

Yamaha

Yamaha

YZF-R1M

Craig McMartin Racing

Ducati

Panigale R

17

Troy

HERFOSS

18

Ashley

MANUEL

SA

20

Alex

PHILLIS

VIC

A

Philis Racing

21

Troy

BAYLISS

QLD

A

Desmosport Ducati

22

Trent

GIBSON

vid

23

Heath

GRIFFIN

NSW

B

25

Daniel

FALZON

SA

A

27

Jamie

STAUFFER

NSW

A

29

Ted

COLLINS

VIC

A

NextGen Motorsports

Traction control Suspension

BMW

S1000RR

30

Mark

CHIODO

VIC

A

Team Suzuki ECSTAR

Suzuki; ECSTAR; Pirelli; AirRoad; PepperMoney; Suzuki insurance; Rideline.com.au; PTR; Motul; MWR filters

Suzuki

GSX-R1000

33

Sloan

FROST

NZ

A

FILTA NZ - Black Ink - Darby Capital

Suzuki

GSX-R1000

34

Justin

VELLA

VIC

Benzina garage/Vella developments

Kawasaki ZX-10R

35

Ben

STRONACH

WA

CULLYS YAMAHA; VRT SIGNS; CONSENT2GO; CLEAN RIDE;YAMALUBE; PIRELLI; AARK SUSPENSION AND TUNING;AUSSIESPORTSBIKEGEAR; CHAIN REACTION MOTORCYCLES; DRIVE360; ALPINESTARS; SHOEI; RST

Suzuki

GSX-R1000

42

Adam

CHRISTIE

AGMT SUZUKI. ECSTAR Oils

Suzuki

GSX-R1000

46

Simon

GALLOWAY

NSW

Chris Watson Motorcycles;YRD;Ultra Spray

Yamaha

YZF-R1

47

Wayne

MAXWELL

VIC

A

53

Mason

COOTE

VIC

A

54

Sam

LAMBERT

NT

A

Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R1M Aark suspension and tuning, kabuto, spidi, five Kawasaki ZX-10R gloves, pirelli, motul.

AT1 race suites, Silkolene, BC Performance Kawasaki ZX-10R

56

Brad

SWALLOW

NSW

A

Kawasaki DuSpeed ASBG

Kawasaki ZX-10R

61

Arthur

SISSIS

SA

A

SA Demolition

Suzuki

GSX-R1000

62

Brendan

MCINTYRE

NSW

A

Western Motorcycles Sydney, SEVENFRIDAY.

Suzuki

GSX-R1000

66

Aaiden

COOTE

VIC

Cykel Products / AARK Suspension

Kawasaki ZX-10R

67

Bryan

STARING

WA

A

Kawasaki Motors Australia

Kawasaki ZX-10R

68

Mitch

LEVY

NSW

A

ATR / Manshed Auctions

Yamaha

YZF-R1

74

Scott

MCGREGOR

VIC

Mini Loader Group

Yamaha

YZF-R1

77

Adam

SENIOR

WA

SENIOR ENGINEERING; PIRELLI; SILKOLENE; CULLYS YAMAHA; YRD; WEST SLIDERS;

Yamaha

YZF-R1

78

Nathan

SPITERI

VIC

Livson / Nth Melb Physio

Suzuki

GSX-R1000

83

Kyle

BUCKLEY

QLD

Kawasaki Motors Australia

Kawasaki ZX-10R

94

Mitch

REES

NZ

98

Evan

BYLES

SA

99

William

STRUGNELL

SA

QLD

SA

188 Lucas

VITALE

NSW

404 Con

KOKKORIS

NSW

30

AGMT Suzuki

A

Yamaha Racing Team

AGMT Suzuki

Yamaha Racing Team

Kawasaki BCperformance

A

A

Kawasaki BCperformance

Tony Rees Motorcycles, Carl Cox Motorsport, Mondiale Freight, Signedge, Pirelli, HJC, Sidi, Revit, Honda Five, K Tech, Bikerider, Timaru Metal Recyclers

A A

Kawasaki BCperformance

CBR1000

SA Motorcycle

Kawasaki ZX-10R

Lee’s SpotOn M/C .... Shade Craftsman

Kawasaki ZX-10R

Ist place building, spidi, fiveadvance, airoh helmets

Kawasaki ZX-10R

Ticksigns

Kawasaki ZX-10R

*entries received at time of printing this program, please see www.asbk.com.au for updated entry information

Round 3 Supersport Rider List NO

NAME

SURNAME

STATE GRADE

ENTRANT

SPONSORS

Cube Racing

Cube Racing; Leda Nutrition; Australian Outdoor Living; Motul; Pirelli; Ganter Constructions

MAKE

MODEL

Kawasaki ZX-6R

7

Tom

TOPARIS

QLD

C

12

Broc

PEARSON

QLD

B

1800 Approved Cairns, Yamaha Motors Australia

Yamaha

YZF-R6

14

Matt

BARTON

VIC

C

Blue Marlin Pools East, Dolphin Fencing, HYSIDE

Yamaha

YZF-R6

20

Damon

REES

NZ

A

Tony Rees Motorcycles, Honda, Carl Cox Motorsport, Aaron Slight, Signedge, Mondiale Freight, K Tech, Five, Revit, Sidi, HJC, Pirelli, Honda Bikerider Magazine, Timaru Metal Recyclers, Woolich Racing

22

Zac

JOHNSON

VIC

A

Rebuilder

Yamaha

YZF-R6

23

Cru

HALLIDAY

NSW

A

Yamaha

Yamaha

YZF-R6

31

John

HUNT

SA

Suzuki

GSX-R600

39

Scott

NICHOLSON

VIC

Suzuki

GSXR-600

Mat Mladin Mladin Racing, Suzuki Australia, Motorex Australia, Nolan, AGV Sport, Woolich Racing, UnderGround Designs, Akrapovic, Suzuki Brembo, StompGrip, Rizoma, My Supplements Store, AquaViro, Golg N Tint, InstantCash, A1 EarPlug

GSXR-600

41

Max

CROCKER

NSW

42

Jack

PASSFIELD

NSW

44

Lachlan

HILL

VIC

47

Giuseppe

SCARCELLA

NSW

52

Ryan

TAYLOR

61

Rhys

84

Thomas

B

Williams Engineering

Yamaha

Promecha Suspension; Ron Angel Classic Racing

Kawasaki ZX-6R

Kawasaki Motors Australia

Kawasaki ZX-6R

VIC

ARDEN HOMES, PABLO’S MOTORCYCLE TYRES RTR YRD

Yamaha

YZF-R6

BELLING

VIC

LXI Racing, Yamaha, YRD

Yamaha

YZF-R6

BRYDEN

NSW

YRD Yamaha, Ipone, DID Chains, Falco, Shark, Yamaha JT Sprockets

YZF-R6

Ron Angel Classic Racing, Penrite Oils, Trident Tyre Centre, Barry Francis Motorcycles, Plus Racing Gear, GPHire, Australian Technical Suzuki Rubber, Stef’s Transport, Nolan Helmets, Suzuki Motorcycles Australia, Nitron Suspension Systems

GSXR-600

Dallas

SKEER

96

Luke

MITCHELL

32

NextGen Motorsports

Stay Upright Australia Rider Training

86

851 Ty

Yamaha Racing Team

CBR600RR

LYNCH

A

A

SA

NSW

SA

A

Kawasaki BCperformance

YZF-R6

YRD

Yamaha

YZF-R6

ADELAIDE MOTORCYCLE RECOVERY/ NEVILLE LUSH RACING/AUSTRALIAN OUTDOOR LIVING/A-PLUS DIESEL/Y-AIM SA/UNDERGROUND DESIGNS/NIGHTMARE DESIGNS/RACE CENTER/IPONE /YRD

Yamaha

YZF-R6

*entries received at time of printing this program, please see www.asbk.com.au for updated entry information

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ROUND 3 supersport 300 riders list NO 11 12

NAME Brandon Austrin

SURNAME DEMMERY BAMES

15

Bronson

PICKETT

STATE GRADE NSW A VIC

ENTRANT

WA

17

Zane

FORD

NSW

C

20

Hunter

FORD

NSW

21

Jarred

BROOK

QLD

C

22

Keegan

PICKERING

NSW

24

Ben

BRAMICH

VIC

28

Tayla

RELPH

QLD

Gowmoto

B

36

Travis

HALL

QLD

JNR

43

Harry

KHOURI

NSW

JNR

SPONSORS Enterprise Payroll

MAKE MODEL Yamaha YZF-R3 Kawasaki Ninja 300

SILKOLENE OILS, G&S Carpet Laying Sh8pe, ABS Bricks,M&b Rubbish Disposal , Pete’s harley Services, StevesMotorcycles

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

KTM

RC390

Yamaha

YZF-R3

GowMoto, KTM Australia, KSP Offroad, JLT, Nolan, BoardPro, Nelsigns, Extreme Clean, SJG Plumbing, Forma Boots, Earmould

KTM

RC390

Earmold Australia, NorthStar Yamaha, micks fix leather repair, cut Grafix, Arai, A1 Race Paint, Speedangle, motoREcycle

Stark Commercial

YRD,Yamaha, South Sydney Commercial, Sport Savvy Australia/Surnatio, PortaPower, Total Property Maintainence,Reynolds Lending Solutions, GASD Suspension, Forma Boots, Earmold Australia, Sportcycles, HEL Brake Line,Beenoticed Signs, YRD,Yamaha, South Sydney Commercial, Sport Savvy Australia/Surnatio, PortaPower, Total Property Maintainence,Reynolds Lending Solutions, GASD Suspension, Forma Boots, Earmold Australia, Sportcycles, HEL Brake Line,Beenoticed Signs, KTM Australia Wide Bay Motorcycles Pirelli Motul Shark Leathers Shoei Helmets J&S Fibreglass Cooloola Panel & Paint LK KYT Australia,Surnatio,Sport Savvy,Kyzac Powdercoating,DTCC,Earmould Australia,Motostarz,South Sydney Commercial

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Barry’s Dyno;Ricondi Race and Road;Stitch Smith;XXXRATED SUSPENSION;Motorcycles’R’Us Acid Racing Australia, Excite Motorsports, Hi-Tec Oils, Storeall Self Storage

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Shark Leathers, Phresh Ink, X-lite Helmets

Kawasaki Kawasaki KTM Yamaha

Ninja 300 Ninja 300 RC390 YZF-R3

Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs, Coast Yamaha, Mode Performance, Allbikes Racing, Sikkens

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Taree Motorcycles, Yamaha YRD, SBS Brakes, DNA Filters, Forma Boots, West Sliders, Pannoz Haulage & Excavation

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Kawasaki Motors Australia

Kawasaki Ninja 300

Cube Racing PUMA RV’s, bLU cRU, Kabuto Helmets, FIVE Gloves, Hannay Lawyers, Race Art, Beau’s Bikes BikeBiz Prospect Dental Clinic West Sliders Hjc Helmets

Kawasaki Ninja 300

44

Tom

BRAMICH

VIC

YRT, JLT, Nolan, Ricondi, Autobarn,BoardPro,Nelsigns, Pablos, Extreme Clean, SJG Plumbing, Forma Boots

45

Oliver

SIMPSON

SA

Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs, Coast Yamaha,Mode Performance, Allbikes Racing & Sikkens

46 48 57 58

Stephany Ned Seth Mitch

FAULKHEAD CRUMP KUHNE

QLD VIC QLD QLD

66

Mitchell

SIMPSON

SA

70

Troy

RYAN

NSW

JNR

KAPILAWI-JAMES

Carabao,broo,Ray white Mildura

B

Rock Oil

72

Ben

BAKER

NSW

JNR

86

Oli

BAYLISS

QLD

A

Kawasaki BC Performance Cube Racing

87

Zac

LEVY

QLD

A

Puma RV’s

96 Jake 97 Peter 123 James

BRETT NERLICH WENSEMIUS

NSW VIC NSW

C JNR C

Puma Rvs

127 Max

STAUFFER

NSW

JNR

Puma RV's

151 Locky

TAYLOR

QLD

B

Chris Watson; YRD; DoctorMak; Speed Angle: Knight Designs; Rock Oil; ASP Ashphalt; iGym Kurri; WestSliders; Stranks Smash Repairs; Earmold Australia LTR, Shark Leathers, RideDynamics,LKI Brand, Xlite, Liqui Moly

152 Dan

THOMAS

NSW

C

Inglis Plumbing

227 Hunter

PENHALLURICK

QLD

308 John

LYTRAS *

QLD

334 Jack

COUSENS

VIC

JNR

34

GowMoto

PUMA RV’s, Mountain Munchies Jindabyne

Lindsay Bates Building, KYT, Gow Moto, Revival Custom Signs, Lower Mountains Air-conditioning, Western Motorcycles, Creative Options, Penhallurick Constructions, Future Sport Motorcycles, SK Motors, Caboolture Yamaha, Australian Civil Solutions, Dave’s Smash Repairs, Surnatio Leathers Tm performance JC’s motorcycle shop

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha YZF-R3 Kawasak Ninja 300 Yamaha YZF-R3 Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

KTM

RC390

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Kawasak Ninja 300

*entries received at time of printing this program, please see www.asbk.com.au for updated entry information

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PURE, RAW AND PROUDLY EXCESSIVE

2018 YMF R3 Cup ramps up!

Thanks to continued support from naming rights sponsor Yamaha Motor Finance, the entry-level R3 Cup race series is expanding for 2018.

The YMF R3 Cup racers were able to showcase their talent at Wakefield Park for Round 2 and it was Zac Levy to take the round overall in an impressive display.

The R3 Cup technical rules are now aligned with the Supersport 300 technical rules. This means that entrants will be able to enter more races with their YZF-R3s. Supersport 300 entrants on Yamaha R3s on all levels of riding ability are encouraged to cross enter to the R3 Cup to be in with a chance of winning a range of prize money.

Entrants will continue to be able to purchase a YZF-R3 plus race kit at a discounted price of $7900 RRP inc GST. Customers who already have an R3 can purchase the race kit separately and parts are available from Yamaha dealers and Race Center.

The Race Center support program, as per the previous two years, continues to offer assistance to all 2018 YMF R3 Cup events by providing spares and technical support and to assist in bike setup.

The YMF R3 Cup Prize Pool continues with a total of $22,000 cash incentives. Watch the fiercely contested series at these venues:

In addition to the top prizes for winning and placing, the R3 Cup also offers rookie, encouragement and a lady’s cash incentives in order to encourage grass roots participation.

2018 YMF R3 CUP CALENDAR Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 36

WSBK, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Wakefield Park Raceway Goulburn Morgan Park Raceway Warwick Winton Motor Raceway Benalla Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

VIC NSW QLD VIC VIC

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GP JUniorS AUSTRALIA The second round of the 2018 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) also features the GP Juniors Cup where competitors will ride the dynamic Yamaha R15 on Bridgestone Tyres. After a successful re-launch of the class in 2017, the GP Juniors Cup is set for another exciting year in 2018.

comprised of Yamaha R15 machines. All GP Juniors Cup bikes are completely standard with strict regulations to ensure they remain a level playing field with Bridgestone control tyres. The final category is for the younger brigade, of 9 to 11-year old’s who compete on 79cc two0stroke machines at alternate meetings of GP Juniors Australia.

Over the past decade there is an impressive list of graduates including; current MotoGP racer and Grand Prix winner Jack Miller. 2015 Australian Superbike Champion, Mike Jones and Daniel Falzon who has won three Australian 600cc championships in consecutive years.

GP Juniors Australia is the evolution of the Motorcycle Road Racing Development Association or “MRRDA” as it was commonly referred.

2018 marks the 12th year of competition for the national series and while the name may have changed over the years, the philosophy is exactly the same; to create a structure and provide youngsters with an avenue to greatness.

To be good at any sport one has to start at a young age.

Road racing is no different. Young riders learn to take responsibility for their actions and show exceptional maturity as the nature of the sport requires a mature attitude and conduct at all times. They also learn about mechanic’s, physics and engineering, all benefits that will hold them in good stead for their entire life.

Others that have used junior road racing as a springboard include, Josh Hook (2011 Australian 125cc Champion), Jed Metcher (2011 European 600cc Superstock Champion), Troy Geunther (2016 Australian Supersport Champion). Other notables that have competed in junior road racing include rapid girl Tayla Relph, Tom Bramich (2015 Australian Moto3 Champion), Matt Barton, Ben Leonard, Locky Taylor, Callum Alderson and Matt Walters.

The GP Juniors Cup will join ASBK for Rounds 2, 5 and 6 of the 2018 Championship.

GP Juniors Australia is split into four categories: ages 1216 years for an Australian Championship of up to 160cc four-strokes, 85cc two strokes and the GP Juniors Cup

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australian wildcards for arrc round 2 Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to announce Broc Pearson, Tom Toparis, Scott Nicholson, Zac Levy and Locky Taylor have secured wildcard entries for the 2018 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship Round 2 at The Bend Motorsport Park (April 19-22). Wildcard rides offer an excellent opportunity for these young riders to show off their talents in front of the best teams from Asia.

All five riders will be pulling double duty throughout the weekend, competing in ARRC and the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented

by Motul Pirelli (ASBK).

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Broc Pearson

Asia Production 250

Zac Levy

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Tom Toparis

Scott Nicholson

Underbone 150

Locky Taylor

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EVENTS CALENDAR WWW.MA.ORG.AU

date

APRIL - MAY 2018

event

location

19 - 22 APR Australian superbike championships - round 3

tailem bend, sa

29 - apr

Australian motocross nationals - round 2

appin, nsw

5 - 6 may

Australian off road championship round 3 & 4

hedley, vic

19 - 20 may Australian motocross nationals - round 3 & 4

wonthaggi, vic

19 - 20 may F1 & F2 Sidecar championships - round 2

morgan park, qld

27 may

murray bridge, sa

Australian motocross nationals - round 5

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1 Josh WATERS

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SUPERBIKE ROUND 2 RESULTS

23 Cru HALLIDAY 7 Tom TOPARIS

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12 Broc PEARSON

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