2023 Australian Superbike Championship: Round Six - Phillip Island

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ROUND 6 PHILLIP ISLAND GP CIRCUIT, VIC

27 - 29 OCTOBER

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ROUND 1

24 - 26 FEB

ROUND 5 14 - 16 JUL

PHILLIP ISLAND GP CIRCUIT, VIC

MORGAN PARK RACEWAY, QLD

ROUND 2 24 - 25 MAR

ROUND 6 27 - 29 OCT

SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK, NSW

PHILLIP ISLAND GP CIRCUIT, VIC

ROUND 3 28 - 30 APR

ROUND 7 1 - 3 DEC

QUEENSLAND RACEWAY, QLD

THE BEND MOTORSPORT PARK, SA

ROUND 4 16 - 18 JUN HIDDEN VALLEY RACEWAY, NT

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CONTENTS Click a title or page number to be redirected.

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Welcome Message from MA & mi-bike

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Round 6 Schedule

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Phillip Island GP Circuit Map

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What is an ASBK-spec Superbike?

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2023 ASBK Series Calendar

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Last time out: Morgan Park Raceway, QLD

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Alpinestars Superbike Championship

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Michelin Supersport Championship

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Supersport 300 Championship

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Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

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bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

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Superflight Superbike Masters

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ASBK Race Flags

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ASBK Series Officials

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ASBK Official Series Sponsors

Photos in this publication are by Russell Colvin, Karl Phillipson and Andrew Gosling

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CONTACT MI-BIKE

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Greetings from Motorcycling Australia (MA)!

On behalf of MA, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all the fans, riders and officials attending the 2023 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul.

This year’s championship will feature seven rounds across Australia including Phillip Island, Queensland Raceway, Hidden Valley Raceway, Morgan Park Raceway, a return to Phillip Island and again wrapping up at The Bend Motorsport Park.

We are excited to offer you an exhilarating program of racing at every round of the championship. For our Australian and international fans who are unable to be trackside, you won’t miss a moment of the action with our exclusive television coverage via our media partners: SBS, Stan Sport Australia and ASBK TV Live Stream.

WELCOME FROM MA I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all those involved in this weekend’s event, including our fantastic volunteer marshals, the ASBK Senior Officials and staff, for their hard work in planning and executing another terrific showcase of Australia’s best road racing talent.

We also extend our thanks to our riders, teams, crew, and sponsors for their continued support of the championship.

We are eagerly anticipating the crowning of the 2023 ASBK champion. MA wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable event.

Remember to always; Ride. Race. Enjoy!

Peter Doyle CEO Motorcycling Australia

WELCOME FROM MI-BIKE MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE Mi-Bike Motorcycle Insurance is delighted to return as naming rights sponsor for the 2023 ASBK Championship, deepening our partnership with Motorcycling Australia.

With this sponsorship renewal, we’re demonstrating the great trust and respect we’ve built over the years, as well as our shared commitment to supporting motorcycle sports and promoting our brand values through the Australian Superbike Championship.

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VISIT REGIONAL VICTORIA

ROUND 6 SCHEDULE FRIDAY 27 TH OCTOBER

SUNDAY 29 TH OCTOBER

START - FINISH

CATEGORY

SESSION

DURATION

7.25

Riders Briefing (SSP300/R3, OJC, SBK Masters)

Briefing 1

20 mins

7.45

7.5

8.05

Riders Briefing (SBK, SSP)

Briefing 2

15 mins

9.05

9.20

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

Free Practice 1

15 mins

9.25

9.50

Michelin Supersport

Free Practice 1

25 mins

9.55

10.15

Supersport 300

Free Practice 1

20 mins

10.2

10.50

Alpinestars Superbike

Free Practice 1

30 mins

10.55

11.10

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

Free Practice 1

15 mins

11.15

11.30

Sureflight Superbike Masters

Free Practice 1

15 mins

11.35

11.50

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

Free Practice 2

15 mins

11.55

12.20

Michelin Supersport

Free Practice 2

25 mins

12.20

12.50

Lunch – ASBK Pillion Rides

12.50

13.10

Supersport 300

Free Practice 2

20 mins

13.15

13.45

Alpinestars Superbike

Free Practice 2

30 mins

13.50

14.05

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

Free Practice 2

15 mins

14.10

14.25

Sureflight Superbike Masters

Free Practice 2

15 mins

14.30

14.45

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

Free Practice 3

15 mins

14.50

15.15

Michelin Supersport

Free Practice 3

25 mins

15.20

15.50

Alpinestars Superbike

Free Practice 3

30 mins

15.55

16.15

Supersport 300

Free Practice 3

20 mins

16.20

16.35

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

Free Practice 3

15 mins

16.30

17.30

Sport Integrity Australia Education (SBK & SSP)

Briefing 4

60 mins

16.40

16.55

Sureflight Superbike Masters

Free Practice 3

15 mins

SESSION

DURATION

CATEGORY

CATEGORY

SESSION

DURATION

9.05

9.10

Supersport 300 & Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

Warm Up

5 mins

9.15

9.20

Michelin Supersport

Warm Up

5 mins

9.25

9.30

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

Warm Up

5 mins

9.35

9.45

Alpinestars Superbike

Warm Up

10 mins

9.50

9.55

Sureflight Superbike Masters

Warm Up

5 mins

10.05

10.25

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup ^

Race 2

6 Laps

10.30

11.00

Michelin Supersport ^

Race 1

10 Laps

11.05

11.25

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup ^

Race 2

7 Laps

11.30

12.05

Alpinestars Superbike ^ (* Replayed as Live on SBS)

Race 1

12 Laps

12.10

12.30

Supersport 300

Race 2

7 Laps

12.30

13.30

Lunch – ASBK Pitlane Walk

13.35

13.55

Supersport 300 *

Race 3

7 Laps

14.05

14.35

Michelin Supersport *

Race 2

10 Laps

14.45

15.05

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup *

Race 3

6 Laps

15.15

15.50

Alpinestars Superbike *

Race 2

12 Laps

16.00

16.20

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup ^

Race 3

7 Laps

16.25

16.45

Sureflight Superbike Masters ^

Race 3

5 Laps

30 mins

SATURDAY 28 TH OCTOBER START - FINISH

START - FINISH

9.05

9.20

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

Qualifying 1

15 mins

9.25

9.50

Michelin Supersport

Qualifying 1

25 mins

9.55

10.15

Supersport 300

Qualifying 1

20 mins

10.2

10.50

Alpinestars Superbike

Free Practice 4

30 mins

10.55

11.10

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

Qualifying 1

15 mins

11.15

11.30

Sureflight Superbike Masters

Qualifying

15 mins

11.35

11.50

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

Qualifying 2

15 mins

11.50

12.35

Lunch – ASBK Pillion Rides

12.35

12.55

Supersport 300

Qualifying 2

20 mins

13.00

13.25

Michelin Supersport

Qualifying 2

25 mins

13.30

13.45

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

Qualifying 2

15 mins

13.50

14.10

Sureflight Superbike Masters

Race 1

5 Laps

14.15

14.35

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

Race 1

7 Laps

14.40

15.00

Alpinestars Superbike

Qualifying 1

20 mins

15.10

15.25

Alpinestars Superbike (Top 12)

Qualifying 2

15 mins

15.30

15.50

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

Race 1

6 Laps

15.55

16.15

Supersport 300

Race 1

7 Laps

16.20

16.40

Sureflight Superbike Masters

Race 2

5 Laps

45 mins

60 mins

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.

All Times Listed are Australian Eastern Standard Time (QLD local time)

Key:

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PHILLIP ISLAND GP CIRCUIT RACEWAY

TRACK INFORMATION TRACK INFORMATION Turns

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Track Length

4.448 km

Address

381 Back Beach Road, Ventnor, Vic 3922

ASBK LAP RECORDS Superbike

Josh Waters (Vic)

Ducati V4R

1:31.075 (25/02/2023)

Supersport

Harrison Voight (Qld)

Yamaha YZF-R6

1:34.979 (25/02/2023)

Supersport 300

Luke Jhonston (Vic)

Kawasaki Ninja 400

1:47.182 (29/02/2020)

Yamaha R3 Cup

Tom Bramich (Vic)

Yamaha YZF-R3

1:48.866 (13/10/2018)

Oceania Junior Cup

Valentino Knezovic (NSW)

Yamaha YZF-R15

2:09.581 (27/02/2022)

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 wire less 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.

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WHAT IS AN ASBK-SPEC SUPERBIKE? The Australian Superbike Championship Alpinestars Superbike class features bikes that are not only fast, spectacular and sound amazing but are also easily accessible to the general public as they are very similar to those available for purchase off the showroom floor.

Engine capacities and minimum weights for ASBK machines are capped at 1000cc and 168kg for four-cylinder machines, and 1300cc and 172kg for two- and three-cylinder configurations. That said, it’s worth noting that Matt Walters’ 1100cc Aprilia RSV4 has also been homologated for the Alpinestars Superbike class in 2023.

While engine modifications for race versions are limited, Yamaha Racing Team manager, John Redding, says the engine is not a primary focus for performance gains in the Superbike class.

functions such as fuelling, traction control, engine braking and antiwheelie control.

There’s little doubt that the electronics sphere has provided both the biggest challenge – and opportunity – to teams and riders.

“Electronics are one of the most important areas of development and something that has become a critical factor in determining the speed that can be achieved by different bikes,” Redding said. “There are significant advantages to be gained in having the best electronic set-up.”

The brakes on racing bikes are also upgraded, with items such as the master cylinder, brake lines, pads and discs all being replaced with

“To get a performance improvement of 10 per cent over the standard output is about as much as you can expect,” Redding said. “You can increase the compression ratio, fine-tune the degrees on the valve seats and adjust the cam timing for different tracks, but that’s about it.

“One of the advantages of keeping the engines relatively standard is they are cheap to maintain and last a while between rebuilds.”

With the engine and gearbox both being close to standard, teams have turned to other aspects of Superbikes to improve their performance.

race-specific items.

“In a race situation, maximum stopping power is a priority, but brake wear is much less of a consideration than it would be on a road bike, because components can be changed after every session,” Redding said.

According to Redding, the bikes competing in the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, are more similar to road bikes than those in other Superbike championships globally.

“The permitted modifications are much more limited here in Australia, which has the advantage of containing costs,” Redding said.

“Suspension has been a major area of development on the race-spec bikes,” Redding said. “The suspension on a street bike is compromised for ride comfort, but on a racetrack comfort isn’t a factor – it’s all about optimising the handling and the corner speeds that can be achieved.

“Compared to the street version of the bike, the race bike will have different shock absorbers and fork internals, providing a much more adjustable setup.”

At Phillip Island, the 2023 ASBK-spec bikes demonstrate their impressive speed when compared to international classes. For instance, Josh Waters’ Phillip Island lap record is 1:31.075, which is only a whisker behind the WorldSBK benchmark of 1:30.075.

Not bad for a lightly modified road bike!

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2023 CALENDAR

ROUND 1

24 - 26 FEB

PHILLIP ISLAND GP CIRCUIT, VIC

ROUND 5 14 - 16 JUL MORGAN PARK RACEWAY, QLD

ROUND 2 24 - 25 MAR SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK, NSW

ROUND 6 27 - 29 OCT PHILLIP ISLAND GP CIRCUIT, VIC

ROUND 3 28 - 30 APR QUEENSLAND RACEWAY, QLD

ROUND 7 1 - 3 DEC THE BEND MOTORSPORT PARK, SA

ROUND 4 16 - 18 JUN HIDDEN VALLEY RACEWAY, NT 18

LAST TIME OUT Round Five - Morgan Park Raceway, Qld ALPINESTARS SUPERBIKE After a mid-season hiatus of three months, the 2023 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, makes a welcome return to the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit this weekend – and what an event it promises to be with only two rounds remaining to determine this year’s champions.

Full focus will again be on the premier Alpinestars Superbike class, in what has already been an enthralling season that has recently seen the ascendency swing from Josh Waters (McMartin Racing with K-Tech Ducati V4R) to Troy Herfoss on the Penrite Honda.

Defending champion Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing YZFR1M) is in third position, but 60 points off the lead. “Mad Mike” may still have a mathematical chance of retaining the title, but he is only six points in front of another three-time champion in Glenn Allerton (GT Racing BMW M 1000 RR), who is equally keen to take over that spot as Jones is to defend it.

In round five at Morgan Park, Herfoss and defending champion Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team R1M) blew the large crowd away with the intensity of their see-sawing battle for the lead in both races. The first race went in Troy’s favour by 0.097sec, and the second by 0.796 sec in the enthralling encounters.

Allerton was third in both races, while it was a tough round for Waters who could only manage uncharacteristic ninth and fifth placings – an off-track excursion in race one the main reason for the lowly finish.

A small fracture of his humerus also caused some discomfort for Waters – but it was nothing compared to what happened at the Suzuka 8-Hour world endurance race two weeks later when he was cannoned into by a French rider during practice, which fractured and dislocated his right wrist and shoulder as well as re-fracturing his humerus.

The three-month break in the calendar couldn’t have come at a better time for Waters, but the period of recuperation didn’t allow him to take part in last month’s Victorian road racing title round at Phillip Island where a multitude of ASBK regulars from across all classes competed.

This weekend he will be return to the track where Waters’ winning streak is now eight races, dating back to the 2022 MotoGP support races.

While Herfoss, Waters, Jones and Allerton will be fighting for the championship, there are a number of sub-plots add even more spice to the round six proceedings.

Waters was utterly dominant in the opening two rounds at Phillip Island and Sydney Motorsport Park, taking clean sweeps and breaking lap records at both venues.

However, since the third round at Queensland Raceway the pendulum has swung in favour of the Honda rider, with Troy winning six of the last seven races and finishing second in the other to turn a 35-point deficit into a 14-point lead over three-time champion, Waters.

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The Victorian title round is a case-in-point. Max Stauffer (GTR MotoStars YZF-R1M) was right in the mix, finishing second and third in a couple of the races, while fellow Yamaha riders Anthony West (Addicted to Track), Bryan Staring (MotoGo) and Arthur Sissis (Unitech Racing) gave it a good crack, too.

West was forced to withdraw after a gearbox issue, while Arthur had a big get off out of T11 and was forced out as well.

Meanwhile, there are a couple of wildcard entries returning from the British racing scene.

Multiple Australian Supersport champion, Tom Toparis, is the

MORGAN PARK RACEWAY, QLD main protagonist. He finished third in the British Supersport Championship, and is entered to ride a Stop & Seal Yamaha in his ASBK Superbike debut. He is also doubling up to contest the Supersport races as well.

Early season points leader Ty Lynch (Unitech YZF-R6) is just four points adrift from Dunker in third spot, and he’s returning to a happy hunting ground after winning the opening round at Phillip island in late February.

Also back from the UK is Jacob Hatch, who finished ninth in the British Junior Superstock Championship. He will partner West in the Addicted to Track Superbike team.

As for defending champion John Lytras (Caboolture Yamaha YZF-R6), it has been a challenging year but in the previous round at Morgan Park the diminutive Queenslander produced a 3-2 scorecard on his home track. He’s now 25 points behind Lynch in fourth.

The Alpinestars Superbike category will have three unofficial practice sessions on Friday followed by timed practice and qualifying on Saturday and two 12-lap races on Sunday.

MICHELIN SUPERSPORT In 2023, the Michelin Supersport Championship has boasted the largest number of entries in a number of years and the on-track intensity has reflected how much the level has lifted.

The fly in the ointment could be Toparis. After a couple of years away from competition to have his right arm extended – by 27mm! – he’s had a stellar year in the UK and is raring to go without championship considerations to worry about.

Another South Aussie, Dallas Skeer (YZF-R6), is sure to be among the pace setters. Others to watch out for are local Scott Nicholson (Traction Control Motorsport YZF-R6) and another class debutant, Hayden Nelson (Cube Racing YZF-R6), who recently gave Dunker a run for his money at the Victorian title round.

Unfortunately for multiple Aussie champ Tom Bramich (Apex Group YZF-R60, who is sixth in the points, he will be watching from the sidelines after recently undergoing knee surgery.

SUPERSPORT 300 The Supersport 300 class will, as usual, produce three crackerjack races with a 99 per cent chance that all races will be decided by less than a second and the winner won’t be known until the final few metres of the race.

It’s very rare there is a runaway winner, and the flowing nature of Phillip Island accentuates that so strap in for some enthralling action.

Brandon Demmery (Yamaha YZF-R3), who will run under the race RaceDNA banner for the rest of the year, leads Cameron Swain (Caboolture Yamaha YZF-R3) by just two points with Marcus Hamod (Motocity YZF-R3) a further nine points behind in third.

Heading into the penultimate round, South Australian Oli Simpson (Simpson Crash Yamaha YZF-R6) has a 13-point lead over wunderkind, 15-year-old Cameron Dunker from Kurri Kurri in the NSW Hunter Valley.

In only his second meeting on the GTR MotoStars YZF-R6, at Sydney Motorsport Park, Dunker created history by becoming the youngest race winner in the 30-year history of the class.

He backed that up with another win and pole position at Queensland Raceway and added another victory at Morgan Park in July.

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LAST TIME OUT CONT. Swain was peerless at the last round, taking pole position and three from three. And after his recent ‘school’ excursion to Europe which saw him finish on the podium during an R3 Cup cameo, he will take a vast load of confidence out of that learning into the round.

Supersport 300 Championship, you are in for a triple treat with the three races in each class. Make sure you watch one race – at least – while wandering around.

Demmery has been extremely consistent, finishing in the top three at the past three rounds, while Hamod has also freshly returned from an R3 excursion in Europe. He broke through for his first wins at Queensland Raceway and is keen to add to his tally.

After last weekend’s Phillip Island MotoGP where the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup was the support class, the youngsters who range in age from 11-15 years old will be well primed to continue their on-track antics. The GP crowd was enthralled with the talents of these rising stars.

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YAMAHA FINANCE R3 CUP The two leading protagonists in the Australian Supersport 300 Championship – Brandon Demmery and Cameron Swain - also are on top of the Yamaha Finance R3 Cup but the positions are reversed as Swain leads Demmery by 10 points with Brodie Gawith seven points away in third.

As we head into the penultimate round, Bodie Paige has a handy 20-point lead over Archie Schmidt, while the battle for third place heading has 10 points covering Haydn Fordyce from John Pelgrave.

And there’s plenty more just behind ready to pounce.

Reflecting the competition at the previous round, there were three different winners with Marcus Hamod, Gawith and Henry Snell sharing the spoils; Snell with a win and a pair of third places was the overall winner as Swain maintained his consistent year with a hat-trick of runner-up places.

Extremely tight finishes are a theme at every round. It’s absolutely mental racing, with riders often relegated from first to 10th in one corner and visa-versa at the next. It’s a case of blink and you’ll miss it.

Plus, it’s the same scenario from the front of the field to the back with pockets of high-speed resistance and daring at every turn of the wheel as the teenagers learn their craft.

It’s extremely rare that a race is decided by more than a second and there is no reason why that should change this weekend. If you have never witnessed the antics of the Yamaha Finance R3 Cup and its sibling, the Australian

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Last weekend, Schmidt took the weekend with a win and a second gaining great momentum for this weekend’s three races. Pelgrave and Paige finished on equal points for second with Pelgrave getting the nod for second overall on a countback after he broke through for his first win in the class in the second race.

Proving what a level playing field the OJC is, Ella McCausland is a shining light and has been right in the thick of racing at the front– last weekend battling for the win in both races and securing a season-best fourth place in race two.

The OJC is the nursery of the future and, like junior programs in the past, has produced riders that are now on the world stage. In the vein of all sports that if you start ‘em young, the world is your oyster. Many of these kids will find pearls instead of oysters.

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LAST TIME OUT CONT. SUREFLIGHT SUPERBIKE MASTERS The popular Sureflight Superbike Masters will also make a welcome return to the fold for the first time since round two at Sydney Motorsport Park.

And the response from the classic racing community has been emphatic, with a total of 42 riders making the Island pilgrimage to compete across the four Period 5 (bikes manufactured between 1973 and 1982) and Period 6 (1983-1990) classes.

In addition, the on-track action – three five-lap races – will be supported by a massive static display of road racing machines that were stalwarts of local and international competition from the 1970s through to the 1990s. And some of the exotica will even hit the racetrack for parade laps on Saturday and Sunday, under the reins of riders like multiple Aussie Superbike champion Malcolm Campbell and his fellow Tasmanian road racing star, Scott Stephens.

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Brad Phelan (Katana, P5 Unlimited), Troy Corser (TZ750, P5 F1), Robert Young (Ducati 888 P6 Formula 750) and Keo Watson (Yamaha FZR1000, P6 Formula 1300) lead the respective Superbike Masters classes, with the latter also holding a tight grip on the overall standings after his clean sweep at Sydney Motorsport Park.

The level of intensity will then ratchet up at Phillip Island, with South Aussie international David Johnson (Suzuki Katana), Scott Campbell (RC30), Denis Ackland (Z1000), the evergreen Albert Tehennepe (Kawaski Harris) and Ryan Taylor (GSX-R1100) among the new additions from the round two protagonists.

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ROUND 6 SUPERBIKE RIDER LIST #

FIRST

SURNAME

STATE

MAKE

MODEL

ENTRANT

SPONSOR

1

Mike

JONES

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R1M

2

Mark

CHIODO

VIC

Honda

CBR1000RR-R SP

3

Jed

METCHER

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R1M

4

Broc

PEARSON

QLD

Ducati

V4R

DesmoSport Ducati

7

Tom

TOPARIS

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R1M

Cube Racing

12

Matt

WALTERS

NSW

Aprilia

RSV4

13

Anthony

WEST

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R1M

Addicted to Track

14

Glenn

ALLERTON

NSW

Bmw

M 1000 RR

GT Racing

17

Troy

HERFOSS

QLD

Honda

CBR1000RR-R SP

21

Josh

WATERS

VIC

Ducati

V4R

McMartin Racing with Mongrel boots, Pirelli, Ipone, RK Chains, K-Tech Racers Edge, Ducati, K-Tech

YZF-R1M

GTR Motostars, DoctorMak, RS&C, YRD, YMA, Racers Edge, KYT, Pirelli, GTR MotoStars Racing Link International, Forkpro Australia, Ricondi, Watson Site Services

27

Max

STAUFFER

NSW

Yamaha

28

Josh

SODERLAND

NSW

Ducati

V4R

29

Ted

COLLINS

VIC

BMW

M 1000 RR

31

Scott

ALLARS

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R1

61

Arthur

SISSIS

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R1

64

Michael

KEMP

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R1

65

Cru

HALLIDAY

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R1M

67

Bryan

STARING

WA

Yamaha

YZF-R1

72

Paris

HARDWICK

NSW

Kawasaki

ZX-10RR

99

Jacob

HATCH

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R1

Yamaha Racing Team Yamaha Racing Team Alpinestars, Ryno Power, Suomy, Froth, Honda, Akrapovic, SBS, Brembo, Goodridge Michelin, SW Racing

DesmoSport Ducati

Stop & Seal, Cube Racing AMMF, Pirelli, AGV, Motul, RK, BMC, Moto Connection, RST Addicted to Track

Macarthur Motorrad, Spectro, Pirelli

Penrite Honda Racing Penrite Honda Racing

Gowanloch Ducati, Smash Media, Papa Macros, Soderland MC Supplies, 4SR, Pirelli, SBS, Alpha Team Fitness, Evo Racing Suspension, PBR, Ducati Mornington Livson Racing

Livson Racing Addicted to Track, Define Property, Allars Constructions

Unitech Racing

Remo Contractors, SA Profiling, Aus Crush & Recycle Services, YRD SA Pool and Spa Services, Lee's Spot On Motorcycles

Yamaha Racing Team Yamaha Racing Team

MotoGo Yamaha

BC Performance

Kawasaki Motors Australia, Landscapesupplies.com.au, The Construction Team Nortek Developments, Addicted to Track, Black Fox

33

Michelin

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Michelin

POWER PERFORMANCE CUP

Michelin POWER RAIN

Delivering race-winning pace lap after lap! easy to control

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Developed to suit amateur to experienced riders and all types of motorbikes.

Delivering race-winning pace lap after lap!

The tyre provides the grip needed from the first laps. The materials used allow the rubber to warm up quickly. It benefits from the latest technologies developed in MotoGP™.

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road

Warm-up

Performance made to last The tyre delivers consistent performance, stint after stint*. Consistence achieved thanks to a footprint that is uniform over the various camber phases.

weather

Warm-up NON ROAD LEGAL MOTO 600CC MANDATORY TYRE WARMERS

Michelin

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track day

road

Extreme grip even in the rain!

The rain tyre for the track competition

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Performance made to last The tyre delivers consistent performance, lap after lap. Consistence achieved thanks to a footprint that is uniform over the various camber phases.

Treaded version of the MICHELIN Power Performance Slick, developed to suit both amateur and experienced riders and all motorbikes. The tyre is optimized for Supersport 600cc bikes riding in national and international championships.

weather

NON ROAD LEGAL

The tyre provides the grip needed from the first lap. The materials used allow the rubber to warm up quickly. It benefits from the latest technologies developed in MotoGP™.

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ROUND 6 SUPERSPORT RIDER LIST #

FIRST

SURNAME

STATE

MAKE

MODEL

ENTRANT

SPONSOR

3

Cameron

DUNKER

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R6

GTR MotoStars

Doctor Mak, KYT, RS&C - Micro Precision CNC, Ricondi, MD Steel, Forkpro Australia, YRD, YMA, Racers Edge, Knight Designs, Chris Watson Motorcycles

7

Tom

TOPARIS

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Cube Racing

Stop & Seal Cube Racing

9

Glenn

NELSON

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Stop and Seal, Race and Road, XXX, All Spa Repairs, Form Commercial Group, P & T O'Brien Transport, Boochies Bar, AGV, TCX, Plug a Lug

12

Luca

DURNING

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R6

The Dentists, Addicted to Track, Bell Helmets

20

Jonathan

NAHLOUS

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Complete AV, Alpinestars, Anderson, Motoracer, Landbridge Transport, Wellsprung

25

Declan

VAN ROSMALEN

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R6

33

Jack

FAVELLE

NSW

Other

CBR600RR

39

Scott

NICHOLSON

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R6

42

Jack

PASSFIELD

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Stay Upright, GASD, MCC, KYT, Shark, Knight Designs, Pirelli, Motul, Link International, Landbridge Transport, Rams Head Service

45

Olly

SIMPSON

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R6

YRD, YMA, SBS, Kenma, Race Bike Services, AMX Superstores, Alpinestars, Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs

49

Jake

FARNSWORTH

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Worth Race Developments, Kingsdene Automotive, YRD, Forcite, Pirelli, Motul, RK, AT1, Brisk Australia

54

Brendan

WILSON

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Stainless Steel Projects, Brad Signs, RS Pipe & Civil, Pirelli

66

Mitchell

SIMPSON

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R6

YRD, YMA, SBS, Kenma, Race Bike Services, AMX Superstores, Alpinestars, Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs

85

Ty

LYNCH

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R6

86

Dallas

SKEER

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R6

YRD, Penrite, Pirelli, Stef's Transport, Shoei, ATR, Baker Group, Gas Imports, Plus Racing

88

Luke

SANDERS

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Race Center, Peter Stevens, Snoop Media

99

Morgan

MCLAREN-WOOD

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Brian Bernard Racing

Reece

OUGHTRED

YZF-R6

Evolution Sports Group, Dynoverks, Sign Pro, Rhodes Crash, C&S Lightweight, TT Motorcycles, LS2, MotoGC, The Jags, Coops, Quinny, FLUX, Don One JC Performance Motorcycle Service, Underground Designs, Webb Plastics, The Royal Family Hotel, SA Motorcycles, Water Front Holiday Park, Traegers Earthmoving, DMS Landscaping

121

VIC

Yamaha

220

Declan

CARBERRY

SA

Suzuki

GSX-R600

279

Hayden

NELSON

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Addicted to Track

Addicted to Track

MotoCity, Favelle Enterprises

Traction Control Motorsport

AMR Motorsports

Cube Racing

Traction Control Motorsport, RST, KYT

AMR Motorsports, Unitech, Webb Plastics, YRD, Michelin, Caloundra Motorcycle Centre, Underground Designs

Stop & Seal, Cube Racing, Taree Motorcycles, Gow Moto, Global Factory Maintenance, Tanks2Go, YRD, Pirelli, Knight Designs, Motul, KY, RK, Ricondi

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ROUND 6 SUPERSPORT 300 RIDER LIST #

FIRST

11

Brandon

12

SURNAME

STATE

MAKE

MODEL

ENTRANT

DEMMERY

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

RaceDNA Motorsports

Henry

SNELL

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Megacycle Racing

13

Marcus

HAMOD

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Motocity, Link International, Pirelli, Jekyl & Hyde, AGV, Macna, TCX, Suncoast Power Sports

14

Harrison

WATTS

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

17

Joshua

NEWMAN

NSW

Kawasaki

Ninja

20

Casey

MIDDLETON

QLD

Kawasaki

Ninja

25

Brodie

GAWITH

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Megacycle Race Team, Ricondi, YRD, Motul, AGV, Pirelli, Race and Road, SproutWell Greenhouses, TCX, Fleetwood

26

Cameron

SWAIN

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Impeller, IDM Global, Ricondi, Forcite, Caboolture Yamaha, ART, RMB Racing, Draper Motorsport, UBX Aspley, Aspley Bike Shop, Chef in a Box, OP racing, Moto Garage

27

Calvin

MOYLAN

WA

Kawasaki

Ninja

33

Jordan

SIMPSON

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

YRD, YMA,SBS, Kenma Australia, Race Bike Services, AMX Superstores, Alpinestars, Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs

46

William

HUNT

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Knight Designs, Picture Me Rollin, Project 46, Frank Pons, Platinum Security Systems

51

Samuel

PEZZETTA

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

65

Will

NASSIF

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Nassville Race Team

68

Ryan

LARKIN

VIC

Yamaha

YZF R3

Green Planet Nutrients, Academy Graphics, Scrivens Honda, Drysdale Chaff Mill

72

Ryder

GILBERT

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Eagle Drones, Gilbert Design and Construct, The Insurance Office, Routleys Plumbing, Smeegle Creations, Southern Sparks, Timco M10

87

Brock

QUINLAN

SA

Kawasaki

Ninja

88

Abbie

CAMERON

WA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Mototech TT, Ricondi, Race and Road, Ozsteel Design, Collie Motoplex, Trakdayz, 5 Star Yamaha

95

Tara

MORRISON

SA

Kawasaki

Ninja

B&L Mechanical, Eurofast, Fearless Motorcycles, Nightmare Designs, Morgans Cranes, Mototrack Accessories

98

Tianhao

ZHAO

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Moto Ridenow

222

Lincoln

KNIGHT

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Knights Fencing, Excite Motorsports, Ricondi, Link International, Pirelli, AGV, Knight Designs, YRD

Team BWR

SPONSOR

Team BWR, RBM Racing, Dunlop Australia, Race and Road

Wet4U, GCE Australia, GASD, Portbike Oz, Arai, Ixon, Gaerne, Cassons, SBS, NG, Venhill Engineering, DMK Designs

RaceDNA

RaceDNA

Unitech Racing

RaceDNA

RaceDNA Motorsports, XXX Rated Race Suspension, RawHide Co, Race Art Australia

RaceDNA Motorsports, XXXRatedSuspension, RawHide Co, Race Art Australia

Powercell, DAZL, Unitech Building Services, Remo Goup

RaceDNA Motorsports, RawHide, XXRatedSuspension, RaceArtAustralia, THR Developments, Ink Obsession, Fuspot

41

YAMAHA FINANCE R3 CUP The Yamaha R3 Cup is all about the little 320cc R3 machines – they may be small, but they’re mighty! And don’t be fooled by the name: these competitors aren’t just racing each other; they’re also cross-entered into the Supersport 300, where they’ll face off against other manufacturers like Kawasaki and KTM. But the R3 Cup is where the real action is. With three races per weekend, these mostly teenage riders get plenty of track time to hone their skills and test their race fitness. Of course, with all that racing comes some serious competition.

Every rider needs to be consistent if they want to succeed, and one slip-up can spell disaster. But with such tight racing, you can always count on a nail-biting finish. In fact, it’s rare to see a race decided before the final turn of the final lap. It all comes down to that lastlap slipstreaming drag to the finish line – may the best rider win!

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ROUND 6 YAMAHA FINANCE R3 CUP RIDER LIST #

FIRST

11

Brandon

12

SURNAME

STATE

MAKE

MODEL

ENTRANT

DEMMERY

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

RaceDNA Motorsports

Henry

SNELL

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Megacycle Racing

13

Marcus

HAMOD

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Motocity, Link International, Jekyl & Hyde, Pirelli, Suncoast Powersport, AGV, Macna, TCX

14

Harrison

WATTS

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

25

Brodie

GAWITH

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Megacycle Race Team, Ricondi, YRD, Motul, AGV, Pirelli, Race and Road, SproutWell Greenhouses, TCX, Fleetwood

TeamBWR

SPONSOR

TeamBWR, RBM Racing, Dunlop, Race and Road

26

Cameron

SWAIN

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

IDM Global, Impeller, Ricondi, Caboolture Yamaha, RBM Racing, Draper Motorsport, Forcite, UBX Aspley, Aspley Bike Shop, Chef in a Box, OP

33

Jordan

SIMPSON

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

YRD, YMA,SBS, Kenma Australia, Race Bike Services, AMX Superstores, Alpinestars, Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs

46

William

HUNT

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Knight Designs, Picture Me Rollin, Project 46, Frank Pons, Platinum Security Systems

48

Valentino

KNEZOVIC

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Motocity

51

Samuel

PEZZETTA

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

57

Tony

SIMS

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Oaks Motorcycles

65

Will

NASSIF

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Nassville Race Team

68

ryan

LARKIN

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Green Planet Nutrients, Academy Graphics, Scrivens Honda, Drysdale Chaff Mill

72

Ryder

GILBERT

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Eagle Drones, Gilbert Design & Construct, The Insurance Office, Routleys Plumbing, Smeegle Creations, Southern Sparks, Timco M10

88

Abbie

CAMERON

WA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Mototech TT, Ricondi, Race and Road, Ozsteel Design, Collie Motoplex, Trakdayz, 5 Star Yamaha

98

Tianhao

ZHAO

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Moto Ridenow

YZF-R3

Knights Fencing, Excite Motorsports, Ricondi Race & Road, Link International, Pirelli, AGV, Knight Designs, YRD

222

Lincoln

KNIGHT

NSW

Yamaha

Unitech Racing

Powercell, DAZL,Unitech Building Services, Remo Group

47

BLU JUNIORCUP CUP BLUCRU CRUOCEANIA OCEANIA JUNIOR Since its inception in 2019, the FIM Oceania and Dorna Sports-supported bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup (OJC) has provided a nurturing environment for young riders to experience road racing at a national level, learn, improve, and showcase their talents.

The OJC has become a firmly established stepping-stone to the international racing arena and is recognised as a Road to MotoGP category. The most outstanding OJC riders have a clear pathway to progress to other international categories such as the Asia Talent Cup and Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. Even though it is only in its fifth season, OJC has already earned a formidable reputation as a breeding ground for future stars. And in 2024, history will be made when Jacob Roulstone, who was an OJC competitor in 2019, becomes a world championship grand prix rider in the Moto3 class. And in more exciting news, the OJC will be formally recognised in 2024 with Australian championship status, which is a nod to its powerful status as a major junior pathways program.

The 2023 OJC season has seen 11 riders debuting, joining the nine incumbents from 2022. Furthermore, OJC graduates and current riders have also competed internationally in 2023.

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The OJC formula is simple but effective: competitors aged from 11 up to under 16 (as of January 1, 2023) compete against each other on identical Yamaha YZF-R15 raceprepped motorcycles, equipped with control Dunlop tyres, Öhlins suspension, Yamalube and DID chains.

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Multi-mode lightweight PW-X3 motor with 85Nm of torque

• Unique YZ-inspired Dual Twin aluminium frame • RockShox 160mm front and 150mm rear travel suspension • Four piston Magura MT5 brakes • Shimano XT drivetrain

Watch movie Scan tothefind out more!

ROUND 6 BLU CRU OJC RIDER LIST #

FIRST

11

Nikolas

16

SURNAME

STATE

MAKE

MODEL

SPONSOR

LAZOS

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

Rossi

MCADAM

WA

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

17

Haydn

FORDYCE

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

18

Elijah

ANDREW

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

20

Isaac

AYAD

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

23

Jed

FYFFE

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

26

Oscar

LEWIS

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

31

Ethan

JOHNSON

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

36

Rikki

HENRY

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

37

Alexander

CODEY

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

40

Hunter

CORNEY

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

42

Riley

NAUTA

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

43

John

PELGRAVE

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

48

Valentino

KNEZOVIC

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

55

Jake

PAIGE

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

61

Ella

MCCAUSLAND

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

69

Archie

SCHMIDT

SA

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

73

Hunter

CHARLETT

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

74

Bodie

PAIGE

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

99

Nixon

FROST

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R15

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, MA, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets, Speedangle

51

SUREFLIGHT SUPERBIKE MASTERS

By ASBK Trackside Commentator Mark Bracks

For the sixth round of season 2023 of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championships presented by Motul, the popular “Superbike Masters“ returns for another hit out.

the track. The first Australian Superbike Championship took place in 1987, and since then, the list of champions includes names such as Robbie Phillis, Troy Corser, Shawn Giles, and Anthony Gobert. The Superbike Masters category offers a full field of 40 bikes across four classes, catering to a range of motorcycles from the bygone era.

The P5 ‘Unlimited Forgotten Era’ class features bikes produced between 1973 and 1982 and is split into two subclasses: P5 Unlimited and P5F1 for aftermarket framed bikes, including the Harris, Spondon, and the GPspec Yamaha TZ750 two-strokes. The P6 ‘New Era’ class welcomes machines from 1983 to 1990, with Formula 750 bikes such as the Honda RC30 and P6 Formula 1300 - featuring motorcycles such as the Yamaha FZR1000 and the aforementioned CB1100R.

The “Superbike Masters” category takes us back to the days when big-bore racing attracted large crowds to the tracks to watch races with machinery similar to what they rode to

With a full field of competitors, the Superbike Masters is sure to provide intense and entertaining battles among riders and their classic machines.

ROUND 6 SUPERFLIGHT SUPERBIKE MASTERS RIDER LIST #

FIRST

2

Bradley

3

SURNAME

STATE

MAKE

MODEL

CLASS

PHELAN

QLD

Suzuki

Katana

P5 Unlim.

Edge competition, BPR

Aaron

BENNETT

NSW

Suzuki

GSX1100

P5 Unlim.

Well Sprung, Sultana Solutions, Future air Conditioning, MJ Functional

7

Damion

DAVIS

NSW

Suzuki

TR750

P5 F1

8

Albert

TEHENNEPE

VIC

Kawasaki

Harris F1

P5 F1

9

Dean

CASTLETON

VIC

Suzuki

GSX-R1100

P6 F1300

11

Craig

HUNTER

QLD

Yamaha

TR1

P5 Unlim.

12

Richard

EASTON

NSW

Suzuki

GSX-R750

P6 F750

Oaks Performance Motorcycles

20

David

JOHNSON

SA

Suzuki

Katana

P5 Unlim.

Carl Cox Motorsport, TT Motorcycles

21

Denis

ACKLAND

VIC

Kawasaki

Z1000

P5 Unlim.

22

Karen

WEBB

TAS

Suzuki

GSX-R750

P6 F750

23

Laurie

FYFFE

NSW

Honda

RC30

P6 F750

27

Lech

BUDNIAK

NSW

Bimota

YB8

P6 F1300

29

Scott

CAMPBELL

TAS

Honda

RC30

P6 F750

LKA Workwear, RST, Alpinestars

36

Murray

CLARK

QLD

Suzuki

GSX-R1100

P6 F1300

MCR

43

Keo

WATSON

NSW

Yamaha

FZR1000

P6 F1300

C & M Motorcycles, Silkolene, Shark, Goodridge, Pheasant Wood Circuit, LS2

45

Edwin

HAAZER

VIC

Suzuki

Katana

P5 Unlim.

Spice Consulting, Sunset Racing

49

Corey

TURNER

QLD

Suzuki

GSX-R750

P6 F750

Classic Film Autos

50

Glenn

HINDLE

NSW

Suzuki

XR69

P5 F1

Goulburn Power Centre

52

Ryan

TAYLOR

VIC

Suzuki

GSX-R1100

P6 F1300

Pablo's Motorcycle Tyres

62

Phillip

BURKE

NSW

Honda

VFR750R

P6 F750

63

Robert

YOUNG

NSW

Ducati

888

P6 F750

64

Paul

PARLETT

NSW

Harris

XR69

P5 F1

66

Neville

MACINTYRE

WA

Honda

RC30

P6 F750

73

Glenn

CRUTCHLEY

VIC

PM

Z1000

P5 F1

75

Steven

HARLEY

NSW

Bimota

YB6

P6 F1300

76

Scott

WEBSTER

VIC

Harris

XR69

P5 F1

82

Russell

COUTTS

QLD

Suzuki

GSX-R1100

P5 Unlim.

Fonzie Abbott Coffee

89

Stuart

WOODBURY

NSW

Yamaha

FZR1000

P6 1300

D Moto Motorcycle Engineering

90

Michael

MOLONEY

VIC

Suzuki

GSX1100

P5 Unlim.

Toss Dog Racing

95

John

RILEY

WA

Honda

RC30

P6 F750

BPR

107

Roger

GUNN

VIC

Harris

XR69

P5 F1

110

Ross

DOBSON

NSW

Suzuki

GSX1100S

P5 Unlim.

Phat Kat Racing

123

Michael

MORALEE

WA

Suzuki

GSX-R750

P6 F750

BPR Racing

131

Paul

RIGNEY

NSW

Kawasaki

Z1000

P5 Unlim.

HK31

151

Phillip

BEVAN

NSW

Honda

VFR750R

P6 F750

164

Ian

SHORT

VIC

CMR

XR69

P5 F1

176

Damien

COPPOLA

NSW

Kawasaki

Z1000J

P5 Unlim.

289

Mark

POWELL

NSW

Ducati

851

P6 750

Nutra Organics

747

Allen

BROMLEY

QLD

Suzuki

GSX1100

P5 Unlim.

Twisted Wrist

778

Corey

GLOCK

QLD

Suzuki

GSX-R750

P6 F750

816

Darren

LARK

VIC

Kawasaki

ZXR 750

P6 F750

SPONSOR

Lennox Floors

Ski Investments

Ron Young Engineering SP Race Engines

T&K Carney, West Gippsland Auto Electrics

Spice Consulting/ Sunset Racing

MotoHeaven, Doyle & Shields, James O'Hagan Photography, Eastern Signs & Designs All In One Earthmoving

Red-Mist Motorcycle Accessories

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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.

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 2022 mi-bike Australian Superbike Championships, presented by Motul.

The 2021 RACESAFE season was full of thrills and spills which 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 2022 Australian Motocross Championships - MX Nationals, 2022 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 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.

“Motorcycling Australia is very pleased to come on board as the major sponsor of RACESAFE Australia for 2022 and beyond. The RACESAFE team will be key component of the 2022 mi-bike Australian Superbike Championships, presented by Motul, 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 Boyle.

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.

Equipped with the most modern advance life support medical and sports medicine equipment, this unit is a first for Australian Motorsport. The project rivals any unit worldwide.

www.racesafe.com.au

MA RACESAFE Mobile Medical Unit includes: • Philips Critical Care Monitors with ECG, SP02, NIBP, etC02 • Philips MRx Heart Defibrillator • BOC Medical - Oxygen Systems • BOC Medical - Suction Unit • I.V systems • Intubation / Airway Management Unit • Sphygmomanometers • Otoscope & Ophthalmoscope • X-Ray Viewer • Trauma Beds • Ultrasound Unit • Portable Interferential Unit • Arm Pump Treatment Unit • Simoco Two-way Radio Systems MA RACESAFE Medical Team will include for the 2021 Australian Superbike Championships : • • •

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

•

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

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.

GREEN FLAG

The track is clear.

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.

WHITE FLAG

Waved – slow moving intervention vehicle on track

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ASBK SERIES OFFICIALS Peter

SMITH

MA Series Steward

Tom

WILLIAMS

ASBK Series Race Director

Simon

MAAS

ASBK Series Safety Officer

Paul

HINDS

ASBK Clerk of Course

Peter

BLACK

ASBK Clerk of Course

Gary

BLEAZBY

ASBK Deputy Clerk of Course /Chief of Comms

Brendan

FERRARI

ASBK Series Starter & Finisher

Peter

HALL

ASBK Assistant Clerk of Course

Phil

REINEN

ASBK Assistant Clerk of Course

Rob

SCOTT

ASBK Series Chief Technical

Ian

REDDIN

ASBK Deputy Chief Technical

Paul

DAWSON

ASBK Measurer

Evon

STEWARD

ASBK Series Race Secretary

Sam

PHILLIPS

ASBK Series Chief Pit Lane

Lyndel

GORSUCH

ASBK Chief Communicator

MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK ALL THE ASBK VOLUNTEER OFFICIALS!

SERIES MEDICAL TEAM

Alex

YOUNG

Paul

VAN DEN AKKER

Dr Yasmin

ENDLICH

Daryl

PENDREY

Bettina

WESTENFELDER

Karen

PENDREY

Daryl

MCHUGH

Andre

LABUSCHAGNE

Mark

BACKWAY

Bec

LABUSCHAGNE

Peter

MONKS

Michael

MURRAY

Chief Medical Officer

COMPUTIME SERIES OFFICIALS

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Scott

LAING

Mark

ARNOLD

2023 ASBK OFFICIAL SPONSORS

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