Spokes.com.au presents Round 7 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Digital Program

Presents Round 7

round 7

PHILLIP ISLAND GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, VIC 06 - 08 OCTOBER 2017

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Welcome from MA

We would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending the Spokes.com.au presents Round 7 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the 2017 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK). The championship decider for what has been an incredible season.

It has been a time of phenomenal growth for the championship with Round 6 being broadcast on Free-ToAir television and Live Streaming to the world and our dedicated fans. We can happily say that the interest in the coverage was significant and it’s fantastic to see ASBK generating significant momentum.

Round 6 at Sydney Motorsport Park was a critical round for the YMI Superbike Class after Josh Waters claimed two wins and Wayne Maxwell failed to finish Race Two. It’s truly anyone’s game for the final round with only 15 points separating Troy Herfoss, Waters and Maxwell.

I would also like to congratulate Ted Collins and Reid Battye for winning their respective titles at Round 6.

The ASBK has once again has been assisted with phenomenal support from the manufacturers and teams to deliver world class racing to our fans.

Once again I would like to take the time to thank our fans for their undying commitment and passion for the sport. It’s with your support that makes ASBK the success it is today.

We would also like to thank our sponsors for their commitment and unyielding support for the championship this year. The racing simply wouldn’t be able to exist without their assistance.

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is one of the premier tracks of the world and we are looking forward to seeing which riders come out on top.

MA as a whole bid everyone a safe and enjoyable final round of the 2017 season. Lets get 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 Phillip Island Circuit for the seventh and final round of the 2017 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) presented by Motul Pirelli.

Sydney Motorsport Park delivered another exciting instalment of the Yamaha Motor Finance ASBK championship, with plenty of racing action for the fans on track and watching at home. The tight racing is set to continue at Phillip Island with only 15 points now separating the first 3 places in the championship, it will all come down to the last round to see who will be crowned the 2017 ASBK champion.

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We are proud to share our passion and heritage for racing with everyone in the ASBK series again this year, this partnership is indicative of the direction and ethos of both YMF & YMI and the results from the first 6 rounds of the 2017 ASBK championship have shown that the ASBK series really is the best in the country.

To everyone attending Phillip Island this weekend, we hope you enjoy the final stage of the 2017 ASBK championship.

Brad Ryan General Manager Yamaha Motor Finance Australia & New Zealand

2017 series calendar Round 1

WSBK, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit VIC

February 23 - 26

Round 2

Wakefield Park Raceway

NSW

March 17 - 19

Round 3

Winton Motor Raceway

VIC

April 28 - 30

Round 4

Hidden Valley Raceway

NT

July 7 - 9

Round 5

Morgan Park Raceway

QLD

August 25 - 27

Round 6

Sydney Motorsport Park

VIC

Sept 8 - 10

Round 7

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

VIC

Oct 6 - 8

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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round 7 schedule

SATURDAY 7th OCTOBER Start - Finish Category

Session

SUNDAY 8th OCTOBER Duration

Start - Finish Category

Session

Duration

09:05 – 09:20

Hi-Tec Batteries Superport 300

Qualifying 1

15 min

09:05 – 09:10

Hi-Tec Batteries Superport 300

09:25 – 09:40

Australian Moto3/125 Qualifying 1 GP Championship

15 min

09:15 – 09:20

Australian Moto3/125 GP Championship

Warm Up

09:45 – 10:10

Motul Supersport

Qualifying 1

25 min

09:25 – 09:30

Motul Supersport

Warm Up

10:15 - 10:30

YMF R3 Cup

Qualifying 1

15 min

09:35 – 09:40

YMF R3 Cup

Warm Up

10:40 - 11:10

YMI Superbike

Qualifying 1

30 min

09:45 - 09:55

YMI Superbike

Warm Up

11:15 - 11:30

Australian Moto3/125 Qualifying 2 GP Championship

15 min

10:00 - 10:05

Australian Sidecar Championship

Warm Up

11:35 – 11:50

Hi-Tec Batteries Superport 300

Qualifying 2

15 min

10:10 - 10:30

Hi-Tec Batteries Superport 300

Race 2

8 Laps

11:55 - 12:10

Australian Sidecar Championship

Qualifying

15 min

10:35 – 10:55

Australian Moto3/125 GP Championship

Race 2

8 Laps

11:00 – 11:30

Motul Supersport

Race 1

10 Laps

11:35 - 11:55

YMF R3 Cup

Race 2

8 Laps

12:00 - 12:20

Australian Sidecar Championship

Race 2

8 Laps

Lunch Break with ASBK Pillion Rides & Dave McKenna Stunt Show 13:10 – 13:25

YMF R3 Cup

Qualifying 2

15 min

13:30 – 13:55

Motul Supersport

Qualifying 2

25 min

14:00 – 14:20

Hi-Tec Batteries Superport 300

Race 1

8 Laps

14:40 – 15:10

YMI Superbike

Qualifying 2

30 min

15:10 – 15:20

Superbike Media

15:20 – 15:40

YMF R3 Cup

Race 1

8 Laps

15:45 – 16:05

Australian Moto3/125 Race 1 GP Championship

8 Laps

16:10 – 16:30

Australian Sidecar Championship

6 Laps

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Race 1

Warm Up

Lunch Break with ASBK Pillion Rides & Dave McKenna Stunt Show 13:05 – 13:50

YMI Superbike

Race 1

12 Laps

13:55 – 14:15

Hi-Tec Batteries Superport 300

Race 3

8 Laps

14:20 – 14:50

Motul Supersport

Race 2

10 Laps

14:55 - 15:15

YMF R3 Cup

Race 3

8 Laps

15:20 - 16:05

YMI Superbike

Race 2

12 Laps

16:05 – 16:15

Superbike Media

16:15 - 16:35

Australian Moto3/125 GP Championship

Race 3

8 Laps

16:40 - 17:00

Australian Sidecar Championship

Race 3

8 Laps

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.

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PHILLIP ISLAND GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT MAP

TRACK INFORMATION TRACK INFORMATION Turns

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Track Length

4.445 km

ASBK LAP RECORDS Superbike

Wayne Maxwell (VIC)

Honda CBR1000RR

1:32.274

Supersport

Bryan Staring (WA)

Yamaha YZF-R6

1:35.200

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.

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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

Kristi ROTHWELL

Race Control Radio Comms

Denise Stronach

Series Race Secretary

Rob Scott

Series Chief Scrutineer

Pip Harrison

Technical Advisor

Jan Higgins

Series Tyre Scrutineer

sam phillips

Series Chief Pit Lane

craig tresidder

Assistant to Chief Pit Lane

Simon MAAS

Series Safety Officer

Glenn jean

Chief Flag Marshal

Brendan ferrari

Starter

Scott Laing / Computime

Series Chief Timekeeper

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Getting Started: Racing

Words: Jeff Ware Photography: Keith Muir, Heather Ware

OUT OF PIT LANE

PROTECTION

Starting racing isn’t so hard…

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

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.

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.

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 LICENCED 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.

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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.

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…

YMF R3 Cup and GP Juniors 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. 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!

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 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…

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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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 2017 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 2017 and beyond. The RACESAFE team will be key component of the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Australian Motocross Championships - MX Nationals, 2017 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

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YMF partner with ASBK for 2017 Yamaha Motor Finance (YMF) is once again one of the premier partners and supporters for the ASBK Championship in 2017. Yamaha Motorcycle Insurance (YMI) is the official naming right sponsor of the premier class, the ‘Yamaha Motorcycle Insurance Superbike Class’ YMF and YMI General Manager, Brad Ryan is pleased with the continued affiliation of both brands, commenting; “When we began this partnership in 2015 we intended on forming a long term partnership with a professional organisation. Motorcycling Australia (MA) and the ASBK organising team, haven’t let us down. That, along with the YMF expansion around the world, a new local brand and focus, and some fantastic results in our YMI Insurance business, meant it was an easy decision for us to jump on board again for 2017.

“Taking a lead role in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) reminded us of how fortunate we are to have such a strong and stable championship in Australia as the ASBK, and what incredible talent resides locally, both on and off the track. At the halfway mark of 2017, the Championship has showcased brilliant racing in all classes and we can’t wait to see who reigns supreme at the end of the season.

“YMF isn’t just a finance company; it’s an industry participant. Through our finance and insurance arms, and through our sister brands Australian Motorcycle

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Finance and YMI bike Insurance, we’re involved in junior development, safety programs, industry lobbying, and all types of two wheel racing. Being the 2017 ASBK championship sponsor is just another way we can put back in to the sport, and we’re delighted to be able to do so.” Ryan finished.

Motorcycling Australia (MA) is extremely proud to carry the Yamaha Motor Finance name as official naming rights sponsor to the 2017 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli.

MA CEO, Peter Doyle said; “We are thrilled to be working closely this year with Brad Ryan and the whole YMF team.

It is such an exciting opportunity to have the affiliation with such a major organisation, solidifying efforts from last year and moving forward with the partnership this year”.

“We are glad to be able to offer our athletes, teams, sponsors and fans consistency of Yamaha Motor Finance continuing as naming right sponsor and are excited to see the development of motorcycle sport with Yamaha Motor Finance by our side.

“We believe our product with the ASBK is an attractive program for sponsors, and we are very proud to be aligning ourselves with companies like YMF for 2017 and beyond.” Doyle finished.

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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.

The initiative is supported by the ASBK manufacturers and sponsors and will be run by host clubs 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. It’s all about getting young kids involved!

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.

Full safety gear and bikes will be provided, as well as a free day-licence 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, and the benefits of programs like this is that they get to try it out in a safe and controlled environment while also having a ball at having a go on a motorcycle!

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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! It’s all about having fun and trying it out!

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Round 6 REVIEW GET UP TO SPEED WITH ALL THE ACTION FROM ROUND 6 OF THE ASBK

YMI Superbike Josh Waters (Team Suzuki ECSTAR, GSXR-1000R) took commanding wins for Race One and Two of the 2017 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) Round 6 at Sydney Motorsport Park (SMSP). The wins bring the Suzuki rider right into championship contention after Wayne Maxwell (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R1) failed to score points in Race Two.

managed to overtake Allerton on the last lap and looked set to make his move on Maxwell. Hook selected Suzuki corner as his last chance to overtake, but Maxwell was wise to it and was able to regain the ascendency.

Waters took the checkered flag followed by Herfoss and Maxwell. Hook almost managing to out drag Maxwell down YMI straight at SMSP, but falling just short to finish in fourth. Fifth was Allerton after an impressive race, followed

by Falzon and Halliday in sixth and seventh.

In the final YMI Superbike race of the day, Waters maintained first position around the opening corner as Staring positioned himself in second, the following laps would be a frantic affair.

In the first 16-lap affair, Waters led the field from Turn One followed closely by Bryan Staring (Crankt Protein Honda Racing Team, CBR1000SP2) and Glenn Allerton (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R1). Staring was having an impressive run in the opening laps, but retired after smoke poured out of his exhaust and engine started losing power, signaling another retirement after a strong weekend. This allowed Allerton to secure second. However, Troy Herfoss (Crankt Protein Honda Racing Team, CBR1000SP2) and Wayne Maxwell (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R1) were charging through the field at an incredible rate, catching up to Allerton in no time.

Eventually, Herfoss and Maxwell passed Allerton on lap five, when Allerton appeared to be dropping back through the field. In the meantime, Waters was checking out in the front and was the only riders to consistently race in the 1:30’s. Maxwell and Herfoss were overtaking each other multiple times, particularly at Turn Two (Motul Hairpin).

Josh Hook (Bell Helmets, Ducati Panigale R) was having a storming race behind, overtaking both YRD supported riders Daniel Falzon (JD Racing, YZF-R1) and Cru Halliday (Yamaha Finance, YZF-R1). Waters finally dropped back into the 1:31’s on lap 11, a testament to Pirelli durability.

The battle for the two remaining podium positions came down to Herfoss, Maxwell, Allerton and Hook. Hook

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It didn’t take long for Maxwell, Allerton, Herfoss and Falzon to engage in a scrap for the final place on the podium.

Unfortunately, the championship leader Maxwell, crashed early on in the race at Shark corner (Rider Ok), once again blowing the title fight wide open. Privateer racer, Falzon also went down at YMI Corner (Rider Ok), likely bringing an end to his championship hopes. In the final laps Herfoss, Allerton, Bugden, Halliday and Michael Blair (Yamaha YRT, YZF-R1) all fought hard for that final podium place, with Hook and Corey Tuner (Desmosport Ducati, 1299 Panigale) not far behind.

Waters would go on to take an incredible win. Followed by Staring and Herfoss on the podium. Allerton concluded the race just on the tail of the lead pack, ahead of Bugden. The top 10 was completed by Halliday, Blair, Turner, Hook and Alex Phillis (Apex Civil, Yamaha YZF-R1).

The win to Waters made it a double victory to go along with his pole position, a perfect weekend from the Mildura rider to put himself well into championship contention.

Herfoss now leads 2017 ASBK, with 226 points, ahead of Josh Waters’s 220 and Wayne Maxwell with 211.

Motul Supersport ASBK 2017 season debutant, Arron Morris (Maxima Yamaha YZF-R6) took the Race One victory after the Supersport veteran pulled away from the field from the get-go. Mark Chiodo (Repsol Gas Racing Triumph Daytona 67R) rode brilliantly to second position. Tom Toparis (Cube Racing, Kawasaki ZX6R) would have impressed to a podium place, if not for a 10 second jump start penalty that was applied from the beginning of the race.

Sam Muldoon (Proworx Racing, Kawasaki ZX6R) was on the charge until washing out on YMI Hill near Turn 7. Muldoon showing incredible speed and was a likely podium placer.

Justin Case (Percy Jack Motorcycles, Yamaha YZF- R6) was another casualty of the field after also running out of track.

Mason Coote (Aark Racing, Yamaha YZF-R6) managed to take a third place after a brilliantly fought race. Coote

mega show for onlookers at the famous sun-drenched track.

Oli Bayliss (Cube Racing, Kawasaki Ninja 300) in the ‘Up To’ category broke through his contemporaries for his first win of the weekend in today’s eight-lap affair, finishing 1.319s ahead of Reid Battye (BCperformance Junior Team, Kawasaki Ninja 300) and Yanni Shaw (BCperformance Junior Team, Kawasaki Ninja 300), who were the podium getters of the ‘Up To’ 300s.

The top ‘Over’ subcategory of the class was Van Eerde, Tom Edwards (Alpinestars, Yamaha YZF-R3) trailing by 0.285 behind the front man, with Jack Mahaffy (Eastern Security Draws, Yamaha YZF-R3) following suit respectively. The top five outright of both subcategories were separated by under one second as the chequered flag flew in what was a very clean and fast race by all competitors.

actually crossed the line in fourth overall, trailing Toparis. In the end, it would be Morris to claim a victory to remember.

Chiodo took a sensational win in Motul Supersport Race Two, after a brilliant second half of circulation on his Daytona set him up for the victory.

Race Two of the Hi-Tec Batteries Supersport 300’s saw a near capacity grid leave the start line, the field quickly funneling away in the first few corners and it was Van Eerde to take the lead but it wasn’t long until Tommy Edwards (Alpinestars, Yamaha YZF-R3) overtook Van Eerde up the inside.

The green light saw Morris, Chiodo and Muldoon, launch from the 24-strong grid to attack Turn One at Sydney Motorsport Park. Sam Condon ran off track at Turn Two due to traffic. The opening laps also claimed Jake Puritti (Consent2go, Kawasaki ZX-6R) and Case. The mid-point of Race Two was full of twists and turns, as victory never looked to be fully locked away by any one rider as an early battle with Morris, Chiodo and Toparis ensued.

Toparis was on the charge and looked to be a very strong contender for the race win, until a very unfortunate incident on Turn Two with Morris, that took them both out of contention. Toparis losing out on vital championship points.

Meanwhile, the battle mid-pack raged on with Coote and Muldoon dicing in an enthralling game of cat and mouse.

Collins overall championship position in the points table after racing meant that he took out the 2017 Motul Supersport Championship on 263 points. 63 ahead of nearest class rival Coote, on 200. The points gap that Collins has cannot be made up over the one remaining round at the Motul Supersport Championship conclusion.

Hi-Tec Batteries Supersport 300 In what was a thrilling scrap for the brimming Hi-Tec Batteries Supersport 300 field, Billy Van Erde’s (KTM Australia, KTM RC 390) efforts on his KTM through the day resulted in an overall race victory for the ‘Over 300’ and ‘Up To 300’ categories within class. On-track together but scored separately, ‘Over’ and ‘Up To’ 300 racers put on a

The opening laps were extremely chaotic, with the leading pack of Van Eerde, Edwards, Jack Mahaffy (JDS Moto, Yamaha YZF- R3), Max Croker (KTM Australia, KTM RC 390) and Bayliss constantly trading places. YMF straight was the ideal overtaking spot with the 300’s slipstreaming each other into Turn One on every lap.

In the final stages of the race, it was truly anyone’s game and the KTM’s in particular were looking strong in the hands of Van Eerde and Croker. Mahaffy and Edwards managed to get their YZF-R3’s amongst the KTM’s and led for sections of the trace. Behind this group was Zac Levy (Puma RV’s, Yamaha YZF-R3), who was biding him time with an opportunity to strike. Very late in the race, Battye ran wide and dropped down the field and Mahaffy had a damaged fairing, but was still running at the front.

Heading into the final corner and YMF straight, Edwards, Van Eerde, Mahaffy and Levy had a drag to the checkered

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Round 5 REVIEW flag. Quite incredibly, it would be Levy to win the drag race to achieve victory overall and for the ‘Over 300’s’ Class.

Yanni Shaw (BCperformance Junior Team, Kawasaki EX 300) would be the highest placed ‘Under 300’s’ runner after Battye’s incident near the front.

of corners. Mahaffy then made a break for it and took a .227s victory over Edwards. Ford tried to slipstream past Edwards but was just too far back. Pearson finished behind the trio in fourth a further 2.363s back.

Race Three was one of the absolute highlights of the day.

37 bikes lined up on the start grid for the nine-lap race of attrition. This time, it would be Van Eerde who would get the hole shot into turn one. After a few exciting opening laps, a battle began to escalate between nine riders at the front.

Riders Van Eerde, Mahaffy, Edwards, Pearson, Battye, Levy, Croker and Bayliss all battling hard to challenge for wins.

Bayliss suffered an early retirement with a mechanical issue. A monumental battle ensued, allowing the riders to duke it out to the finish. Of the leading group, Mahaffy crossed the line to become the overall winner.

As a result of his ‘overall’ fifth place Battye had become the 2017 ‘Under 300’s’ Champion. It’s been a very impressive and consistent season from the young star and he was clearly ecstatic to take the championship on the penultimate round.

YMF R3 Cup For Race One, Tommy Edwards (Alpinestars, YZF-R3) took off well from second on the grid, but he was soon overtaken

by Jack Mahaffy (Eastern Security Doors, Yamaha YZF-R3).

What ensued was a terrific battle between Mahaffy, Edwards and Hunter Ford (Ford Brothers Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3). The trio were chopping and changing, lap by lap.

On the last lap, the leading trio of riders were basically in unison, with nothing between them. Ford looked on course to take the advantage with the lead in the first sequence of corners, but it wouldn’t take long for Edwards to slot his bike in front around the back of SMSP. Edwards would hold that advantage to take a win with a margin as close as 0.070s over Ford and Mahaffy. Broc Pearson (Yamaha, YZF-R3) and Corey Briffa (Alex Cudlin Motorsport, Yamaha, YZF-R3) finished in a distant fourth and fifth placings.

Mahaffy won Race Two of the YMF R3 Cup class. It would be Edwards to manage the lead into turn one with a lightning start.In the early stages of the race, Mahaffy, Edwards, Ford and Pearson blew open a gap at the front and were constantly trading places. On the last lap Edwards was leading but was overtaken by Mahaffy in the first sequence

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Race Three was another masterclass from rider Edwards, although once again Mahaffy got the hole shot into turn one. The highlight of the race was the battle between Edwards, Mahaffy and Ford. The stoush was once again set for a thrilling conclusion as the trio went into the last lap, Ford was leading into the final corner but it would be Edwards to get an excellent slipstream to take the win. As Edwards took the checkered flag, it would be Mahaffy in second and Ford to finish the podium placings.

Championship points now have Edwards leading with 244 ahead of Mahaffy with 239, setting up a thrilling conclusion between the two for the final round at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

Moto 3 / 125GP It would be Dylan Whiteside (Aussie Crane Trucks, Honda NSF250R) to get the hole shot into Turn One and lead from the front. Hot on his heels was the Northern Territorian, Joel Kelso (JDS Moto, NSF250R). Whiteside maintained his lead but was never able to shake off Kelso from behind.

The margin between the two rarely went over half a second.

Whiteside was too canny in defense however, and managed to hang on to his first position, to claim a cool and collected victory in front of Kelso. Behind the leading duo came Dallas Skeer (Ron Angel Classic Racing, NSFR 250R) who finished 34 seconds behind. The top three podium placers all riding Honda NSF 250 R machines. Fourth and fifth place getters were Scott Topping (B-spoke Design, Honda RS) and David Doughty (Fastline GPRacing, Aprilia RS).

Another highlight of the race was the battle between Doughty, Travis Hall (Motorcycles “R” US, Honda NSF250R), Taran Ocean (Keith Ogilvie, Honda RS) and Ross Taylor

(GDR, Honda NSF250R) for fifth place, less than a second separating the group when they crossed the finish line.

Kelso was the dominant rider in class for Race Two. His fantastic race started from the very beginning of circulation, getting the hole-shot into turn one. Kelso managed to lead in clean air, until mid-race when Geelong man Whiteside executed a magnificent undertake to position in front.

Whiteside managed to not only reel in Kelso, but continue to charge past him on his 250, after consistently setting fast lap times. He was a man possessed on the journey to the flag, even managing to best Edwards’ previous class record at the track, set in 2016. Skeer rounded out the final podium positions in third. Hall and Doughty would finish a distant fourth and fifth from the leaders.

Whiteside was once again the class leader, making Race Three a clean sweep for the weekend after leading from start to finish. Kelso appeared to be able to run with Whiteside, but like many times before, Whiteside was simply too strong to contend with. Whiteside took the lead into turn one, and engaged in a battle with Kelso for the remainder of the race. Circulation focused heavily on the front runners as there was an expanding time gap throughout the field. Whiteside crossed the finish line in first, followed by Kelso in second. Skeer finished in third once again to round complete the podium places. Whiteside was the overall round winner, with 76 points. The Northern Territorian Joel Kelso with 60 and Skeer with 54.

Race Two quickly got underway and the F1 and F2 class machines launched from the starting grid positions. The fastest lap was achieved by Dave Boughen / Lok O’Kane with a time of 1:40.826. The duo did not ease off their pace, cruising home to victory with Howard Ford / Lee Menzies (B B eard Concerting, Suzuki GSXR), only seven seconds behind. Third place getter was Des Harvey / Gary Cushnahan (SLW Transport, LCR Suzuki). Fastest F2 Machine again went Mick Alton / Chrissie Clancy (J & C Contracting, Suzuki LCR) in a carbon copy of Saturday’s efforts.

Race Three of the F1 & F2 Australian Sidecar Championship was the final session on track at Sydney Motorsport Park.

The race was promptly red flagged after one lap due to a single outfit crash at Turn 2 involving Howard Ford / Lee Menzies, requiring a full re-start and a reduced 7 lap race. In the restart, all outfits featured were away quickly and cleanly off the line and through the turn one and two combination, riders Dave Boughen / Lok O’Kane and Mick Alton / Chrissie Clancy led from the front.

The duo of Dave Boughen / Lok O’Kane were chased down Mick Alton / Chrissie Clancy outfit as best they could, however they would not be able to maintain the pace compared to the leaders. In the end, the podium would be made up of sidecar duos Dave Boughen / Lok O’Kane, Mick Alton / Chrissie Clancy and Jeff Brown/ Darren Sheldrick (APW Motorcycles, JBR Suzuki GSXR). Fastest F2 going to Mick Alton / Chrissie Clancy.

Australian F1 & F2 Sidecar Championship Race One was green lit in ideal conditions, and it was F1 class duo Dave BOUGHEN / Lok O’KANE (Suzuki GSXR) who took the win, (F1) Howard FORD / Lee MENZIES (B B eard Concerting, Suzuki GSXR), 8.550 seconds adrift. F2 class Mick ALTON / Chrissie CLANCY finished in third, a further 8.671 seconds behind. Fourth was (F1) Jeff BROWN / Darren SHELDRICK (APW Motorcycles, JBR Suzuki GSXR) who showed great pace.

In what was incident free racing for the 15-team strong field, there were three separate mechanical DNF’s registered by mid-race that put a few title favourites on the back burner.

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2017 championship points SUMMARY YMI Superbike

#

Name

Motul Supersport R6, R1

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5

R6, R2

Total

#

Name

R1

R2 R3 R4 R5 R1

R6,

R6, R2

Total

1

Troy HERFOSS (NSW)

47 46 37 40 18

20

18

226

1

Ted COLLINS (VIC)

47

39 51 45 50

15

16

263

2

Josh WATERS (VIC)

32 26 27 50 34

25

25

220

2

Mason COOTE (VIC)

60

25 26 17 36

18

18

200

3

Wayne MAXWELL (VIC) 41 38 51 18 45

18

0

211

3

Tom TOPARIS (NSW)

22

43 26 45 20

16

0

172

4

Robert BUGDEN (QLD)

13

16

201

4

Sam CONDON (NSW)

38.5 32 10 18 31

17

15 161.5

44.5 10 40

25 153.5

54 35 36 32 15

5

Daniel FALZON (SA)

76 30 33 16 16

15

2

188

5

Mark CHIODO (VIC)

6

Cru HALLIDAY (NSW)

44

14

15

183

6

Nic LIMINTON (SA)

7

Bryan STARING (WA)

36 33 27 35

0

0

20

151

7

22 32 33

11

13

138

6

23 25

7

9

119

0

12

14

114

10

4

8

Corey TURNER (QLD)

19

9

Mitch LEVY (NSW)

37 12

10 Michael BLAIR (NSW)

8

36 26 44

25 19 21

23

11

20

37 17 27 33

11

13

Chris QUINN (NSW)

16.5 20 20 28 35

14

17 150.5

8

Jordan CARLSSON (QLD)

35.5 31 15 23 18

13

14 149.5

9

Sam MULDOON (NSW)

18

0

0

20

128

Cambridge OLIVIER (QLD)

11

12 23 29

6

10

115

13

2

33 26 31 0

151

Hi-Tec Batteries Over 300

Hi-Tec Batteries Up to 300 #

Name

R1

R2

R3

R4

R5

R6, R6, R6, Total R1 R2 R3

R4

R5

R6, R6, R6, Total R1 R2 R3

1

Reid BATTYE (NSW)

65

62.5

57.5

55

70

20

18

25

373

1

Billy VAN EERDE (NSW)

42

53.5

2

Yanni SHAW (NSW)

42

42

45

51

45

18

25

20

288

2

Zac LEVY (QLD)

50

41

16.5

48

50

25

20

20

276

28

37

51

16

25

16

3

Drew SELLS (VIC)

52

28.5

42.5

49

51

17

17

18

275

3

Jack MAHAFFY (VIC)

20

264

49

45

62

27

18

16

25

262

4

Oliver BAYLISS (QLD)

43

48

1

76

46

25

20

0

259

4

Tommy EDWARDS (NSW)

5

Laura BROWN (NSW)

48

31

0

50

47

14

15

15

220

5

Tom BRAMICH (VIC)

0

40.5

38.5

65

62

20

18

18

262

42

37.5

52

56

27

13

13

13

253.5

#

Name

R1

R2

R3

6

Bronson PICKETT (WA)

24

33

37.5

30

46

16

16

17

219.5

6

Brandon DEMMERY (NSW)

49

40

39

46

34

10

10

10

238

7

Gregory FARRELL (NSW)

0

34

38

43

37

11

12

12

187

7

Max CROKER (NSW)

49

17

12.5

45

50

17

14

15

219.5

8

Scott NICHOLSON (VIC)

51

43

55

20

0

0

0

0

169

8

Hunter FORD (NSW)

40

36.5

23

24

33

15

15

14

200.5

9

Shelby TURNER (QLD)

3

25.5

25.5

40

34

0

11

10

149

9

Ben BRAMICH (VIC)

42

22

34.5

39

24

12

12

0

185.5

10

Keegan PICKERING (NSW)

14

22

27

0

22

9

8

8

110

10

Corey BRIFFA (NSW)

44

30.5

30

40

0

0

11

8

163.5

YMF R3 Cup

Moto3/125GP

#

Name

R1

R2

R3

R4, R1

1

Tommy EDWARDS (NSW)

63

51

60

25

20

25

244

2

Jack MAHAFFY (VIC)

26

75

75

18

25

20

239

3

Hunter FORD (NSW)

28

57

53

20

18

18

194

4

Ben BRAMICH (VIC)

40

45

47

14

15

16

5

Tayla RELPH (QLD)

42

31

45

13

13

6

Boyd HOCKING (VIC)

48

37

38

11

11

7

Corey BRIFFA (NSW)

51

52

0

16

8

Locky TAYLOR (QLD)

0

38

52

9

Jack PASSFIELD (NSW)

67

53

26

17

10 Jonah SITA (WA)

32

R4, R2

R4, R3

Total

Name

R2, HV

R2, Race 1

R2, Race 2

R2, Race 3

Total

1

Dylan WHITESIDE (VIC)

60

25

25

25

136

2

Joel KELSO (NT)

76

20

20

20

136

3

Dallas SKEER (SA)

54

18

18

18

108

177

4

Ross TAYLOR (QLD)

49

13

12

16

90

13

157

5

Scott TOPPING (WA)

50

17

0

10

77

10

155

6

Mark LAING-HUGHES (WA)

43

10

11

11

75

16

15

150

7

Taran OCEAN (TAS)

30

14

13

14

71

15

14

14

133

8

David DOUGHTY (WA)

13

16

16

12

57

0

0

0

0

120

9

Nick MATHIAS (WA)

26

9

9

9

53

33

12

12

12

112

10 Ian HUGHES (WA)

34

0

10

8

52

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race flags yellow flag

Waved - race or practice session is over.

blue flag

black flag

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

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

red flag

yellow & red striped flag

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

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chEquered flag

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green flag

white flag

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Round 7 Superbike Rider List No

Name

Surname

State

grade Entrant

SPONSORS

Make

MODEL

1

Troy

Herfoss

QLD

A

Crankt Protein Honda Racing

Honda, Crankt Protein, Honda Genuine, Pirelli, Alpinestars, Western Freight Management, Pope Building Services, IVECO

29

Ted

Collins

VIC

A

NextGen Motorsports

Saint Unbreakable, Magnum Welders, Traction Control Suspension, Nitron, Pirelli, GB Racing

BMW

S1000RR

9

Sloan

Frost

NZ

A

Black Family, Darby Capital Partners, Suzuki, Fujitsu, Filta NZ, JDAS

Suzuki

GSX-R1000R

12

Matt

Walters

NSW

A

Kawasaki Australia/Swann Insurance, RST, LS2 Helmets, Race Art Designs

Kawasaki ZX-10R

14

Glenn

Allerton

NSW

A

Yamaha

Yamaha

YZF-R1

Honda

CBR1000R

Aprilia

RSV4

Yamaha Motor Australia

16

Matt

Barton

VIC

C

West End Mazda, Blue Marlin Pools East, Dolphin Fencing, AIROH

19

Ashley

Fleming

WA

B

Flashpoint Motosport

Honda

CBR1000SP2

Apex Civil, Helicraft Racing, Arnold's Fruit Market, Yamaha ATP Quality Wood Products ECSTAR, AirRoad, Pirelli, Swann Insurance, Pepper Suzuki money, Motul, PTR

20

Alex

Phillis

VIC

A

21

Josh

Waters

VIC

A

Team Suzuki ECSTAR

Kawasaki Motors Australia, Iceberg Enterprises

Kawasaki ZX-10R

Mainline Dynolog Dynomometers, Caterpillar, YRT,Yamaha

Yamaha

YZF-R1

Ducati

Panigale 1199

YZF-R1 GSX-R1000R

24

Robert

Bugden

QLD

A

Kawasaki BCperformance

25

Daniel

Falzon

SA

A

JD Racing

26

Josh

Hook

NSW

A

Bell Helmets, Alpinestar, Australian Brewery

Cully's Yamaha, VRT Signs, Consent2Go, Bridgestone, Aark Suspension & Tuning, Clean Ride, Chain Reaction Yamaha Motorcycles, Aussie Sportsbike Gear, Motorcycle Panel & Paint, Drive360, Yamalube, Shoei, Alpinestarts

YZF-R1

35

Ben

Stronach

WA

A

47

Wayne

Maxwell

VIC

A

Yamaha Motor Australia

Yamaha

Yamaha

YZF-R1

Ducati Australia, QBE Insurance, Pirelli, Motul, Gibson Freight, INOX, Woolich Racing,

Ducati

1299S

BMW

S1000RR

Suzuki

GSX-R1000R

Yamaha

YZF-R1

52

Corey

Turner

QLD

C

Desmo Sport Ducati

56

Troy

Guenther

QLD

A

NextGen Motorsports

61

Brendan

McIntyre

NSW

A

65

Cru

Halliday

NSW

A

66

Aiden

Coote

VIC

B Crankt Protein Honda Racing

Saint Unbreakable, BMW Western Motorcycles Sydney, Seven Friday, Ric Pobjoy Racing Yamaha Finance, Yamaha Insurance, Ipone, R & M Mining, Wynn Homes Consent2Go, Pirelli, Motul, Shoei, Vortex, Arrow, RK Chains,Cyket, MotoGo Motorcycles,BMC Filters Honda, Crankt Protein, Honda Genuine, Pirelli, Alpinestars, WFM, Pope Building Supplies, IVECO ATR, YRD, Landbrige Transport, Motul, Adam Gorrell Automotive, Held Australia, Airoh Helmets, MV Agusta Paramatta, Diacore, Central Air Conditioning Silkolene, Consent2Go, Pirelli, Senior Engineering, YRD, Cully's Yamaha, Raceworks, West Sliders

Kawasaki ZX-10R

Staring

WA

A

68 Mitch

Levy

NSW

A

77 Adam

Senior

WA

A

83 Kyle

Buckley

QLD

A

86 Beau

Beaton

NSW

A

Racers Edge Performance, Craig McMartin Racing, Bridgestone, Cassons Australia, Dianese, Whites Racing Products,Ktech Suspension, Motul, RK Chains,North Ducati Coast V-Twins, Motul/RK Chains, Ktec Suspension, Link International

96

Harrison

WA

B

Revive Roof Restoration WA,Nafai Property Group Kawasaki ZX-10R

Blair

NSW

A

67

Bryan

Keith

178 Michael

36

Kawasaki BCperformance

Blair Build

Honda

CBR1000SP2

Yamaha

YZF-R1

Yamaha

YZF-R1

Kawasaki ZX-10R

Yamaha YRT, Gosford Classic Car Museum, Ipone, YMI, John Singleton Group, Gimoto Leathers, ARAI, Yamaha Bonython Investments

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

Panigale 1199

YZF-R1

Round 7 Supersport Rider List No Name

Surname

STATE GRADE Entrant Name

SPONSORS

Make

MODEL

Kawasaki ZX-6R

7

Tom

Toparis

NSW

C

Cube Racing, Australian Outdoor Living, Motul, Pirelli, Sprint Filter, Arrow Exhaust, Underground Designs, INOX, Woolich Racing

12

Mark

Chiodo

VIC

A

Repsol GAS Racing, Repsol, Alpinestars, Bell Helmets, Dunlop Tyres, SBS Brakepads, Goodridge Triumph Braided Lines, NGK Sparkplugs, DID Chains, Fleetwood Print Group, Scorpion Exhausts

Daytona 675R

17

Brian

Houghton

QLD

A

Latters Conshift, K1Racing, Castrol Race Art australia, Hiside Leathers Repairs, Alytek Race Components, Snap On.

Honda

CBR600R

20

Mitch

Rees

NZ

A

Tony Rees Motorcycles, Pure Sports Drinks, Blue Wing Honda, Signedge, Bike Biz, MXT, Pirelli, Bay of Plenty Sports Trust, Aaron Slight

Honda

CBR600R

27

Nic

Liminton

SA

B

Race Centre, YRD, Arai, Ricondi

Yamaha

YZF-R6

29

Patrick

Li

VIC

B

MotoGo, RS Taichi, Stihl

Kawasaki ZX-6R

45

Jordan

Carlsson

QLD

A

Hyperion Motorsport, Graves Yamaha

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Cube Racing, Australian Outdoor Living, Motul, Pirelli, Sprint Filter, Arrow Exhaust, Underground Designs, INOX, Woolich Racing, Hayes Johnston Pty Ltd

Kawasaki

ZX-6R

Hayes Johnston Pty Ltd

46

Aidan

Hayes

NSW

B

53

Mason

Coote

VIC

A

Aark Racing, Consent2Go, Kabuto, Spidi, YRD, Motul, Pirelli, Five Gloves, Yamaha,

Yamaha

YZF-R6

61

Rhys

Belling

VIC

C

Trilec Services, YRD, Yamaha, The 61 Club, LXI Racing, Damon Rees Fracture Clinic

Yamaha

YZF-R6

64

Sam

Condon

NSW

B

BikeBiz, Motul, Pirelli, Shark Helmets, DNA Highperformance filters, IXON, GB Racing, West Sliders

Yamaha

YZF-R6

70

Sam

Muldoon

NSW

A

ProWorx Racing, Twin Connect, Maverick Racing Development, Mick Muldoon Motorcycles, Kawasaki, Warrior Performance

Kawasaki ZX-6R

71

Lincoln

Gilding

QLD

A

PMD Yamaha Racing, Podium Motorcycles Development, Northern Volks, Ricondi, Kabuto, Shell Oils, Morayfield Smash

Yamaha

YZF-R6

81

Cambridge

Olivier

QLD

B

Sydney West Riders/ YRD

Yamaha

YZF-R6

Yamaha

YZF-R6

82

Chris

Quinn

NSW

A

Coopers HXR Yamaha, Coopers Pale Ale, YRD, Dunlop, The Channon Tavern, Shark Helmets, Holmes Extractive Resources

95

Jake

Pruiti

WA

C

Consent2go

Kawasaki

ZX-6R

99

Mick

Hefferan

NT

John, John and Bee Hefferan

Kawasaki

ZX-6R

Landscapesupplies.com.au, IPONE, ICEBERG Enterprises, Outdoor Fabrications PL

Kawasaki

ZX-6R

310 Ryan

38

Sellen

NSW

C

BCperformance Junior Team

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

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Round 7 Supersport 300 List No

Name

Surname

STATE

1

Brandon

Demmery

NSW

GRADE Entrant Name A

Deborah Motorsports

4

Harry

Khouri

QLD

JNR

10

Callum

O'Brien

QLD

JNR

14

Broc

Pearson*

WA

B

15

Bronson

Pickett

VIC

JNR

18

Nicholas

Clair

NSW

JNR

20

Hunter

Ford*

QLD

B

21

Jarred

Brook

NSW

A

22

Keegan

Pickering

NSW

D

23

Corey

Briffa*

VIC

24

Ben

Bramich*

QLD

JNR

28

Tayla

Relph*

NSW

C

29

Billy

van Eerde

VIC

JNR

30

David

Hynd

NSW

A

32

Dylan

Whiteside

VIC

JNR

33

Reid

Battye

VIC

JNR

34

Boyd

Hocking*

NSW

37

Jack

Mahaffy*

VIC

JNR

JDS Moto

39

Scott

Nicholson

VIC

JNR

NextGen Motorsports

41

Max

Croker

VIC

A

42

Jack

Passfield

QLD

44

Tom

Bramich

WA

C

51 53

Barnes Austin Jonathon Henderson

NT NSW

C JNR

57

Seth

Crump

NSW

JNR

65 70

Jonah Troy

Sita* Ryan*

QLD QLD

C JNR

71

Tommy

Edwards*

QLD

JNR

85

Ty

Lynch

VIC

86

Oliver

Bayliss

NSW

B

87 93 96 97 115 131

Zac Drew Jake Peter Rogan Ross

Levy Sells Brett Nerlich Chandler Beames

VIC NZ QLD NSW VIC NSW

A B D JNR

133 Grace

Poutch

NSW

D

151 Locky 282 Cameron

Taylor* Agostini

NSW NSW

JNR

333 Yanni

Shaw

QLD

B

337 Gregory

Farrell

NSW

C

355 Laura

Brown

NSW

C

520 Shelby

Turner

QLD

40

Ron Angel Classic Racing

BCperformance Junior Team

Ron Angel Classic Racing

SPONSORS

Make

MODEL

Yamaha YRD, Dunlop, RescomErebus Academy, 2Thugs Customs, Paul Demmery Concreting, LS2, RST Excite Motorsports (Penrith), StoreAll Self Storage Windsor.

BanhamsWA, Clean Ride Racing, Leading Edge Motorcyclesport, Registered Painters Perth Yamaha, YRD, Maxima Racing Oils, World Gym Aust, Kabuto Helmets, Pirelli Tyres, Steve Cramer Motonational Products, Pro Accessories, 2XU, Five Gloves Pete's Harley & Dyno Services, M & B Garden Bags, M & B Rubbish Disposals, Steves Motorcycles Midland, JW Moto Parts, Mills Drainage Perth TCN Racing, BART Ford Brothers Racing, Huntingtons NSW, Hunter Bikers Events, Earmold Australia, Sport Savvy Australia KTM Australia, Wide Bay Motorcycles, Shoei Helmets, Motul, Pirelli, Shark Helmets Maroochydore Beach Motel, Earmould Aust, West Sliders, White Race Products, Howsafe, DTCC, Kyzac Powder Coating, Bulldog Gym Sydney Alex Cudlin Motorsport, St Phillips Christian College Cessnock, East Coast Suppliments Cessnock., The Sign Shop Maitland, Kk Hooker Cessnock Ron Angel Classic Racing, Nolan Helmets, Yamaha YRD, Ricondi, Board Pro, Whinner Motorcycles, Nelsigns, Tingate Racing, Forma Boots, TM Suspension Motorcycle Sportsmen, Earmould Aust, NorthStar Yamaha, Pirelli, Motul, Micks Fix Leather Repairs, Cassons, Unit Clothing, Advanced Rider Training, SpeedAngle Aust.

KTM Australia, Hunter Valley Motorcycles, Chris Watson Motorcycles, SSS Motorcycles & Suspension, Shoei Helmets, Incite Graphics, MCC Moto, Motorex Australia, Rapid Bike Australia, Van Eerde Airconditioning & Refrigeration The Mondo Group, Sirus Contracting, Fashion Result Models, SignNation, King & Hill Property Solutons, Tiger Angel, Darren Gaunt Plumbing, TMG. Rocks Racing Aussie Crane Trucks, Urban Drilling, Pizza Land, The Sticker Guy, The Grinning Dingo, 1 Dig Fitness Landscapesupplies.com.au, IPONE, ICEBERG Enterprises, Outdoor Fabrications PL DPH Motorsport Yamaha Eastern Security Doors, JLT Insurance, SignPro, Castrol Speedangle, Timber Panel Products G.Williams Motorcycle Engineering, Traction KTM Australia, Nolan Helmets, Bridgestone, Ron Angel Classic Racing, Motorex Australia, Robbie O'Davis Fitness, Paul & Dee Caslick StayUpright Rider Training, GASD Suspension, Dmoto, Micron Security Products, Pirelli, Motul, Tick Signs, Valley Fitness Ron Angel Classic Racing, Nolan Helmets, YRD, Ricondi, BoardPro, Whinner Motorcycles, Nelsigns, Tingate Racing, Forma Boots, TM Performance Enterprise Payroll

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Jason Crump, Rock Oil, KTM Brisbane, Bell, Alpinestars, Racebolt, Regina Chains, Race Bolt, Regina Chains Flashpoint Motosport. Michael Sita TAREE MOTORCYCLES Alpinestars, Yamaha Australia, Repsol, Bell, Dunlop, Nautical Pools, Steeline Hunter, Newcastle City Supermoto, Inglis Racing, Paul Edwards Adelaide Motorcycle Recovery, Coast Yamaha, Y-AIM Shane & Amy Metcalf, YRD, Neville Lush Racing, Underground Designs, Alpine Stars, Ipone, Performance Moto, Bell Cube Racing, Australian Outdoor Living, Motul, Pirelli, Sprint Filter, Arrow Exhaust, Underground Designs, INOX, Woolich Racing Puma RV's, Hannay Lawyers, RaceArt Aust, Kabuto Helmets, TCX Boots, YRD Race Centre, Oilee Racing, Peter Stevens Motorcycles, Rubic BikeBiz, Pirelli, Motul, West Sliders, Prospect Dental Clinic TCN Racing, Bill Nerlich, BART Acid Racing, Race Centre, Leslie Chanlder, Dimond Design

D

Phillip Island Off-Track Accommodation, SC Project Oceanic, JW Motoparts, Devil Evolution, Johnny Quinn, Noel Twisse, Smithzer, California Superbike School, Phillip Island Ride days, Quinn & Sons Plant Hire LTR Racing, Fitness2Podium, Lki Brand, ART Ridedynamics, TC Tipers BCperformance Junior Team BCperformance

Landscapesupplies.com.au, IPONE, ICEBERG Enterprises, Outdoor Fabrications PL Landscapesupplies.com.au Ricondi, Draggin Jeans, Shark Helmets, Falco Motorcycle Boots, Pirelli, Mototech, GB Racing, Obvious Signs WNR, Motul, Venhill Brake Pro Cycle Dyno, Motorcycle Exhaust Professionsals, KFM Smash Repairs, Carto Engineering, Brisbane Motorcycles, Instyle Canungra

Yamaha

YZF-R3

KTM

RC 390

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

KTM

RC 390

KTM

RC 390

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

KTM

RC 390

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Kawasaki Yamaha

Ninja 300 YZF-R3

KTM

RC 390

Yamaha Yamaha

YZF-R3 YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Yamaha

YZF-R3

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Yamaha Kawasaki Yamaha Kawasaki Yamaha Yamaha

YZF-R3 Ninja 300 YZF-R3 Ninja 300 YZF-R3 YZF-R3

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Yamaha Kawasaki

YZF-R3 Ninja 300

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

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

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ROUND 7 YMF R3 CUP RIDERS LIST No

Name

Surname

State grade Entrant Name

4

Harry

Khouri*

NSW

SPONSORS

Make

MODEL

Yamaha YZF-R3

JNR BanhamsWA, Clean Ride Racing, Leading Edge Motorcyclesport, Registered Painters Perth

Yamaha YZF-R3 Yamaha YZF-R3

10

Callum

O'Brien*

WA

13

Andrew

Hannan

VIC

Ringwood Automatics

QLD

B

Yamaha, YRD, Maxima Racing Oils, World Gym Aust, Kabuto Helmets, Pirelli Tyres, Steve Yamaha Cramer Motonational Products, Pro Accessories, 2XU, Five Gloves

NSW

B

Ford Brothers Racing, Huntingtons NSW, Hunter Bikers Events, Earmold Australia, Bell

Yamaha YZF-R3

Alex Cudlin Motorsport, SC Project Oceania Australia, St Phillips Christian College Cessnock, East Coast Suppliments Cessnock., The Sign Shop, Stadium LED Screens

Yamaha YZF-R3

Ron Angel Classic Racing, Nolan Helmets, Yamaha YRD, Ricondi, Board Pro, Whinner Motorcycles, Nelsigns, Tingate Racing, Forma Boots, TM Suspension

Yamaha YZF-R3

Motorcycle Sportsmen Club, Earmould Aust, NorthStar Yamaha, Pirelli, Motul, Micks Fix Leather Repairs, Cassons, Unit Clothing, Advanced Rider Training, SpeedAngle Aust.

Yamaha YZF-R3

14

Pearson* Broc

20

Hunter

Ford*

JNR

YZF-R3

23

Corey

Briffa*

NSW

24

Ben

Bramich*

VIC

28

Tayla

Relph*

QLD

34

Boyd

Hocking*

VIC

DPH Motorsport Yamaha

Yamaha YZF-R3

Eastern Security Doors, JLT Insurance, SignPro, Castrol, Speedangle, Timber Panel Products

Yamaha YZF-R3

StayUpright Rider Training, GASD Suspension, Dmoto, Micron Security Products, Pirelli, Motul, Tick Signs, Valley Fitness

Yamaha YZF-R3

37

Jack

Mahaffy*

VIC

42

Jack

Passfield*

NSW

53

Jonathon Henderson

65

Jonah

Sita*

70

Troy

Ryan*

71

Tommy

Edwards*

VIC

Ron Angel Classic Racing

C

Jnr

WA

C

NSW

JNR

NSW

Ty

Lynch*

96

Jake

Brett

NSW

D

131

Ross

Beames*

QLD

D

Locky

Taylor*

QLD

Yamaha YZF-R3

JNR

85

151

JDS Moto

Jnr

Flashpoint Motosport. Michael Sita

Yamaha YZF-R3

TAREE MOTORCYCLES

Yamaha YZF-R3

Alpinestars, Yamaha Australia, Repsol, Bell, Dunlop, Nautical Pools, Steeline Hunter, Newcastle City Supermoto, Inglis Racing, Paul Edwards

Yamaha YZF-R3

Adelaide Motorcycle Recovery, Coast Yamaha, Y-AIM Shane & Amy Metcalf, YRD, Neville Lush Racing, Underground Designs, Alpine Stars, Ipone, Performance Moto, Bell

Yamaha YZF-R3

BikeBiz, Pirelli, Motul, West Sliders, Prospect Dental Clinic

Yamaha YZF-R3

Yamaha YZF-R3 LTR Racing, Fitness2Podium, Lki Brand, ART Ridedynamics, TC Tipers

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

42

Yamaha YZF-R3

2017 YMF R3 Cup After an extremely successful debut season for the Yamaha Motor Finance (YMF) R3 Cup in 2016, YMA (Yamaha Motor Australia) is pleased to announce the YMF R3 Cup return in 2017 with the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK). Already boasting a successful race weekend at Wakefield Park in Round Two of the ASBK, the YMF R3 Cup fills the demand for a low cost entry-level championship that delivers ‘bang for buck’ racing. A prize pool has also been announced giving more enticement to join the category.

The YMF R3 Cup is aimed at entry-level road racers and junior MX, short circuit and dirt track riders. YMA is subsidising the cost of the race-kitted bikes in order to assist riders wanting a low cost, hassle free introduction road racing.

Just $7,900 buys a Yamaha YZF-R3 in road trim with the addition of a full race kit, which gives the option to return the bike into road going form if desired.

The race kit consists of: • Fairing kit – including front fender and tank cover – uses stock screen – black gelcoat • Akrapovic full racing exhaust system with Ti muffler • Racing rear sets with multiple adjustments • Handlebar lowering kit • Gearing set JT – optional sizes – 1 front, 2 rear • Complete rear shock absorber with adjustable preload, ride height and rebound damping. Front fork kit with springs, spacers and shim stack • Graphics kit with all series and bonus sponsors logos supplied • R+G protection kit including – crash knobs, engine case covers, rear stand pickups, chain guard, radiator protector • R+G muffler mounting bracket • AIS pollution system block off plate • Yamalube Service kit – 4 litres of synthetic engine oil and engine oilfilter • Oxford rear race stand • CD with parts book, service manual, kit fitment manual, etc.

To make it even easier to join in, the customer may purchase the racing YZF-R3 using YMF finance. With the package price of $7900 the repayment amount over a 12 month term would be $168 per week or over a 24 month term $88 - both rounded numbers.

To be eligible for the YMF Championship - as well as the considerable prize and contingency packages that will be on offer, four of the five rounds need to be competed. Riders must also display series logos and wear a Yamaha Racing patch on their leathers to be eligible for the prize pool payments. Due to the YMF R3 Cup being a showcase for new riders, all ‘A’ graders, international riders and pro level racers are not eligible to win any prizes – although they are welcome to race in the series.

“YMA encourages the YMF R3 Cup to be an entry level competition, with the emphasis on the enjoyment of riding and competing on equal and cost effective machinery. The championship is designed to introduce new riders to the sport and so help build a more solid future for Australian road racing,” says Ray Howard, Yamaha Motorsports Manager.

Please go to www.yamaha-motor.com.au to download an application form.

2017 YMF R3 CUP CALENDAR Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5

Wakefield Park Raceway NSW MARCH 17 - 19 WINTON MOTOR RACEWAY VIC APRIL 28 - 30 Morgan Park Raceway QLD AUGUST 25 - 27 SYDNeY MOTORSPORT PARK NSW SEPT 8 - 10 PHILIP ISLAND PRIX CIRCUIT VIC OCT 6 - 8 43

No 4 5 15 16 22 26 38 54 55 65 80 82 331 888

Name

Surname

Bruce

collins

Peter

Deangelis

Richard

Goodale

Scott

Goodale

Jeff

Brown

Darren

Sheldrick

Darryl

Rayner

Wendy

Campbell

Matthew Brad Patrick

McKinnon Gorrie Clancy

Steve

Bonney

John

Clancy

Warren

Grubb

Mick

Alton

Chrissie

Clancy

Duncan

rodgers

Rodney

bell

Darryl

Mcleod

Paul

Matthews

Damien

Edis

Melanie

Schluter

Dave

Boughen

Lok

o’Kane

Trevor

Norrstrom

Kim

Culhane

Cameron

Donald

Noel

Beare

GRADE STATE SPONSORS Breeze Logistics Australia Pty Ltd, Peter DeAngelis

Make & Model LCR 600

A

VIC

A

QLD

A

NSW

A

NSW

A

NSW

Matty’s Spoke Wheels, PC’s

VIC

Alton Racing

Shellbourne Honda

A

NSW

Golden Age Homes

Suzuki LCR

A

NSW

J & C Contracting, DeWith Motorsport

Suzuki LCR

A

VIC

Ashburton Service Centre, Abacus, Affordable Plumbing, DeWith Motorsport

LCR GSXR

A

WA

Turn-A-Part Engineering

B

VIC

Suzuki Random

A

QLD

Suzuki GSXR

B

VIC

Dean Laws Signs Cobram

A

VIC

KH Equipment

Shelbourne APW Motorcycles, Motul Oils, RK Chains, DJS Tree Services, SDG Moto

JBR Suzuki GSXR Shelbourne CBR RR

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

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SIDECAR Rider List

Suzuki Peterbuilt

Suzuki GSXR

Elvin GSXR Irving Vincent

GP JUniorS AUSTRALIA The second round of this year’s Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship supported by Motul Pirelli also features the first round of an all new class in GP Juniors Australia, with the introduction of the GP Juniors Cup where competitors will ride the dynamic Yamaha R15 on Bridgestone tyres.

R15 machines. All GP Junior 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 9-11 year old’s who compete on 70cc two-stroke machines at alternate meetings of GP Juniors Australia.

Over the past decade, there is an impressive list of graduates have emerged from junior road racing programs, including current MotoGP racer and Grand Prix winner, Jack Miller.

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

2015 Australian Superbike Champion, Mike Jones and Daniel Falzon who has won three Australian 600cc championships in consecutive years, as well as his latest crowning glory, domination of the opening round of the Australian Superbike Championship at Phillip Island claiming pole position and backing it up with three race wins.

2017 marks the 11th year of competition for the national series and while the name may have changed, 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 600cc 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 continue unearthing future road racing champions. We are sure you are going to witness the next generation of Australian champions learning their craft. So, have your little black book ready to jot down some new names for future racing reference!

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 while making it’s debut in 2017, the GP Juniors Cup comprised of only Yamaha

45

Moto3 /125 RIDER LIST

No Name Surname 13

John

Stafford

State GRADE ENTRANT SPONSORS

Make

MODEL

VIC

IceMaiden Engineering

Yamaha

TZ

Honda

RS

14

Mark

deJong

TAS

C

Mustard Bikes, 14/40 Racing, Sign Nation, RNH Security Solutions, Huddlestone Fishing

16

Matt

Barton

VIC

C

West End Mazda, Blue Marlin Pools East, Dolphin Fencing, AIROH

Honda

FTR

24

Nick

Mathias

WA

D

Fastline GPRacing

Honda

RS

30

Peter

McFarlane

WA

C

Honda

RS

Aussie Crane Trucks, Urban Drilling, Pizza Land, The Sticker Guy, The Grinning Dingo

Honda

NSF250R

32

Dylan

Whiteside*

VIC

JNR

34

Jack

Cousens

VIC

A

JC's Motorcycle Shop/ Cousens Engineering/ tmperformance, a.t racing, Mcas Development

Honda

NSFR

40

Jeremy

Huddletone

TAS

B

B spoke Design, Horizon Motorcycles, Pinhead Baker, Debs Fine Jewellery, Huddlestone Fishing, BT Mcmanus Building,14/40 Racing

Honda

RS125

66

Joel

Kelso

NT

JNR

68

Dave

Manson

WA

B

Fastline GP Racing

Honda/Aprilia

A

B-spoke Design, Horizon Motorcycles, RNH Security, Pinhead Baker, Tyre Review, JAG, Motospares, Frontier Web

Honda RS

Penrite Oils, Ron Angel Classic Racing , Nolan Helmets, GP Hire, Australian Technical Rubber (ATR), Campbell Classic Motorcycles, Trident Tyre Centre, Baker Group, Coachman Motel Phillip Island, Fly's Moving Colour

Honda

NSFR

69

Taran

Ocean

TAS

JDS Moto

Ron Angel Classic Racing

Deborah Motorsport, HM Quickshift, The Honda Grinning Dingo, Sign Pro, Speedangle

NSF250R RSW/RS RS

86

Dallas

Skeer

SA

JNR

92

Daniel

Sherwood

WA

D

Half Light Photographics DSRmoto.com. au, The Garage Journal, Racework, Flys Moving Colour

Honda

RS

115

Ian

Hughes

WA

D

Sorrento Poolwerx, Fastline GP Racing

Honda

RS

145

Mark

Laing-Hughes

WA

C

Fastline GP Racing

Yamaha

TZ

171

Scott

Topping

WA

B-spoke Design, HorizonMotorcycles, RNH Security, Pinhead Baker, Couplers Hose & Fittings, Aeroplate, JAG, Motospares

Honda

RS

186

David

Doughty

WA

B

Fastline GPRacing

Honda/Aprilia

RS

999

Nick

Reagon

VIC

C

JAG, B-spoke Design, Horizon Motorcycles, Pinhead Baker, Bezina Garage, Dynoverks, Monkey Bones

Honda

RS

46

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

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EVENTS CALENDAR WWW.MA.ORG.AU

date

oct- NOV 2017

event

location

6 - 8 Oct

Australian superbike championship - round 7

Phillip Island, VIC

6 - 8 Oct

Australian F1 & F2 Sidecar Championships - Round 4

Phillip Island, VIC

14 - oct

australian supercross championship - round 1

baccus marsh, vic

20 - 22 Oct 2017 MotoGP - Phillip Island

Phillip Island, VIC

28 - Oct

Australian Supercross Championship Round 3

virginia, sa

28 - oct

2017 FIM Speedway Grand Prix Final

melbourne, vic

9 -12 NOV

Australian Historic Road Racing Championship

Wakefield, NSW

11-12 Nov

Australian Supercross Championship Round 4 & 5

Qudos Bank Arena, NSW

11-12 Nov

GP Juniors Australia & GP Juniors Cup - Round 6

Broadford, VIC

18 - Nov

Australian Supercross Championship Round 6

Jimboomba, QLD

18-19 Nov

Australian Supermoto Championship

Wanneroo, WA

24-26 Nov

GP Juniors Australia & GP Juniors Cup - Round 7

Mallala, SA

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