2022 Official Program - Rnd 2 ASBK - Queensland Raceway by Motorcycling Australia

MA 2671

OFFICIAL EVENT PROGRAM

QUEENSLAND RACEWAY, QLD SUPERBIKE

SUPERSPORT

SUPERSPORT 300

YMF R3 CUP

18 – 20 MARCH OCEANIA JUNIOR CUP

SIDECARS

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CONTENTS

WELCOME FROM MA

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Welcome Message from MA & MiBike

Round 2 Schedule

Queensland Raceway Circuit Map

What is an ASBK Superbike?

2022 ASBK Series Calendar

ASBK Preview

Alpinestars Superbike Championship

Michelin Supersport Championship

Dunlop Supersport 300 Championship

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

bLu cRU Oceania Junior Cup

F1 and F2 Sidecar Championship

ASBK Flashback

ASBK Series Officials

ASBK Official Series Sponsors

Race Flags

On behalf of Motorcycling Australia (MA), we would like to welcome fans, riders and officials to the 2022 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul. The Championship will run across 8 rounds across Australia, blasting into action at Phillip Island, followed by Queensland Raceway, Wakefield Park Raceway, Hidden Valley Raceway, Morgan Park Raceway, Symmons Plains Raceway and The Bend Motorsport Park. We look forward to bringing you an action-packed program of racing at each, and every round of the Championship in 2022. For our Australian and international fans, you won’t miss a minute of the race action with our exclusive television coverage through our TV partners SBS, Stan Sport Australia and ASBK TV Live Stream.

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

Thank you to our riders, teams, crew and sponsors for continuing to support the Championship. We can’t wait to see who is crowned Motorcycling Australia’s ASBK 2022 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 excited to again be the Naming Rights partner for ASBK in 2022. We are looking forward to a big year of racing ahead after the disrupted program last year, and we can’t wait to see the riders take to tracks across 6 states and territories. Mi-Bike’s partnership with ASBK is a natural fit, and we enjoy being able to meet with our customers and fellow ASBK fans trackside to talk about our insurance products and services, and your experiences in dealing with us.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank 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 running the event.

The MA Member Benefits Program discount offer on Mi- Bike has been really well received by members; and we are delighted to be able to invest some of our income back into the sport through the ASBK sponsorship as well as other MA programs.

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ROUND 2 SCHEDULE FRIDAY 18TH MARCH

SUNDAY 20TH MARCH

START - FINISH

CATEGORY

SESSION

DURATION

8.10 – 8.15

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

Warm Up

5 mins

8.20 – 8.25

Michelin Supersport

Warm Up

5 mins

8.30 – 8.35

Dunlop Supersport 300 & Yamaha Finance R3 Cup

Warm Up

5 mins

8.40 - 8.50

Alpinestars Superbike

Warm Up

10 mins

8.55 - 9.00

Horsell Australian Sidecars

Warm Up

5 mins

9.08 - 9.23

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup^

Race 2

6 Laps

9.28 – 9.58

Michelin Supersport^

Race 1

14 Laps

10.03 – 10.23

Dunlop Supersport 300 ^

Race 2

10 Laps

10.31 – 11.11

Alpinestars Superbike*^ (* Replayed as Live on SBS)

Race 1

16 Laps

11.19 – 11.39

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup ^

Race 2

8 Laps

Lunch – ASBK Pit Party

60 min

12.40 – 13.00

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup*

Race 3

6 Laps

13.05 – 13.35

Michelin Supersport*

Race 2

14 Laps

13.40 – 14.00

Dunlop Supersport 300* Race 3

10 Laps

14.10 – 14.50

Alpinestars Superbike*

Race 2

16 Laps

15.00 – 15.20

Yamaha Finance R3 Cup^

Race 3

8 Laps

15.25 – 15.45

Horsell Australian Sidecars^

Race 3

6 Laps

Key: *Live TV coverage ^ASBK TV Livestream

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TRACK INFORMATION TRACK INFORMATION Turns

Track Length

3.126 km

Address

133 Champions Way, Willowbank QLD 4306

ASBK LAP RECORDS Superbike

Glenn Allerton (NSW)

Supersport

Jamie Stauffer (NSW)

1:08.531 1:11.212

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They’re fast, they’re spectacular and they sound awesome, but they’re also very accessible. Bikes very similar to the ones that compete in the Australian Superbike Championship Alpinestars Superbike class can be purchased off the showroom floor by members of the general public. Engine capacities for the ASBK machines are restricted to 1,000cc and 168kg for four-cylinder bikes and 1,300cc and 172kg for two and three-cylinder machines.

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Engine modifications for the race versions of superbikes are extremely limited and Yamaha Racing Team Manager, John Redding, says the engine is not an area of major focus when it comes to performance gains for the Superbike class.

“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.” Another area of race bikes that has undergone significant innovation in recent years has been the electronic systems, which have been adapted to provide functions such as fuelling, traction control, engine braking and anti-wheelie control. “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.

“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.” “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 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.

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“Suspension has been a major area of development on the race-spec bikes,” Redding said.

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

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

Overall, Redding said the bikes in the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, are much closer to road bikes than other Superbike championships around the world.

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AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR

ROUND 1: WSBK - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

ROUND 5: Morgan Park Raceway

Date: 25 - 27 February 2022 Permit: MA 2670

Date: 5 – 7 August 2022

Circuit Details: Approx. 4.445 km, anti-clockwise

Circuit Details: Approx. 2.415km, clockwise

Permit: MA 2674

Classes: Alpinestars Superbike, Michelin Supersport, Dunlop Supersport 300, Yamaha Finance R3 Cup, bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup, Superbike Masters

ROUND 2: Queensland Raceway Date: 18 – 20 March 2022

Permit: MA 2671

Circuit Details: Approx. 3.126 km, clockwise Classes: Alpinestars Superbike, Michelin Supersport,

ROUND 6: Symmons Plains Raceway Date: 20 – 23 October 2022 Permit: MA 2675 Circuit Details: Approx. 2.41 km, anti-clockwise

Dunlop Supersport 300, Yamaha Finance R3 Cup, bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup, Horsell F1 & F2 Sidecars

ROUND 3: Wakefield Park Raceway

ROUND 7: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

Date: 22 – 24 April 2022

Date: TBC November 2022

Permit: MA 2672

Permit: MA2676

Circuit Details: Approx. 2.2 km, clockwise

Circuit Details: Approx. 4.445 km, anti-clockwise

ROUND 4: Hidden Valley Raceway

ROUND 8: The Bend Motorsport Park

Date: 17 – 19 June 2022

Date: 2 – 4 December 2022 Permit: MA 2677

Permit: MA 2673

Circuit Details: Approx. 2.86 km, anti-clockwise

Circuit Details: Approx. 4.95 km, clockwise

Classes: Alpinestars Superbike

ASBK PREVIEW The mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul The 2022 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championships, presented by Motul is shaping up as another year of intense and close racing. The season will run over eight rounds, including a return to Darwin for the ASBK Superbike class with V8 Supercars. The tour expands with two other circuits added to the high horsepower Circus with the first ASBK round at Queensland Raceway since 2014 - making it two rounds in the Sunshine State (with Morgan Park in August) for season 2022. In October, the championship heads down to Symmons Plains (Tas) for the first visit to the Apple Isle since 2015. The season again rounds off at The Bend Motorsport Park (SA) in early December and while that’s a while off, there’s still plenty of excitement and discussions about the final round after the wide ranging impact that MotoGP winner, Jack Miller had with his surprise appearance.

Will he return if the date aligns? Will other overseas stars take part? We sure hope so. Wayne Maxwell is in the form of his career in his quest for a hat-trick of Aussie titles and become the first rider of the modern era to claim four ASBK titles. The ASBK will have plenty of support action, including the Michelin Supersport class, Dunlop Supersport 300 / Yamaha Finance R3 Cup and the new generation racers from Motorcycling Australia’s premier junior road racing academy, the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup. The action and excitement doesn’t end on the track, as fans have the chance to meet their favourite riders and grab an autograph, while kids can get introduced to motorbike riding at bLU cRU Mini Moto Experience which is free for kids to Come n Try!

ALPINESTARS SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

The mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul. While you can never take too much away from the recent official ASBK pre-season test at Phillip Island, it looks like Wayne Maxwell is set on continuing to continue from where he left off last year. Maxwell secured his third ASBK title in 2021 and was the class benchmark rider of the field. In recent pre-season testing, finishing just just a few tenths off the lap record at Phillip Island. Maxwell is in the form of his career and looks hungry to achieve in his quest for a hat-trick of Aussie titles and further become the first rider of the modern era to claim four ASBK titles.

In a rarity, six former Alpinestars Superbike champions will be on the grid in 2022, making this season one of the most competitive in recent history. Of the major contenders, Troy Herfoss will be major threat to Maxwell with the pair engaged in some titanic duels over the years, while Bryan Staring (the only rider to become an Australian Champion in three different classes, will be looking to add to his own tally after finishing in the top three in testing. Lachlan Epis was another to perform strongly in the pre-season test and will be looking to consolidate on the anticipation surrounding BMW Alliance’s return to form. Cru Halliday will have other plans however and will be set on keeping Yamaha at the pointy end of the grids.

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MICHELIN SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIP While the 600cc Michelin Supersport class is just as competitive as the main Superbike series, they also provide extreme fun without the unsettling power and brutality of a Superbike.

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Hailing from the Sunshine Coast and is entering his second year in the 600s, Lytras has made an impression in every class he contested since he commenced road racing in the GP Juniors in 2017. He’s certain to be a race winner by year’s end. Jack Passfield (8th). Jack is another quiet achiever and a consistent top six finisher. His improvement signals he can be a threat over a full season. Tom Bramich (9th) Tom enters his second full season in the class and with the support he has behind him, I expect things will click for the 2015 Australian Moto 3 and 2018 Supersport 300 Champion. With a solid year he’ll get closer to the front as the season progresses.

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Broc Pearson and Max Stauffer may be exiting the class, but more riders will be stepping up to challenge. After finishing runner-up in the title by just six points, Tom Edwards is remaining in the class on the Bikebiz Yamaha. After coming through the junior ranks of the MRRDA and GP Juniors (as well as racing in Asia), Edwards ventured overseas to compete in the World Supersport 300cc class in 2018-19 where he finished 23rd and 17th respectively with his best results being a brace of sixths places.

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NON ROAD LEGAL

Ben Baker comes into the class as the reigning Australian Supersport 300 and Yamaha R3 Cup Champion - the only rider that has managed to claim both titles in the same year. Another graduate of GP Juniors Cup, Baker has an extremely promising future. He has grown considerably in the past 18 months and that will be an asset as he adapts to the 600cc machine.

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Dallas is a quietly spoken South Australian who switches from Suzuki to Yamaha this year after purchasing one of Broc Pearson’s championship winning machines. He is not far off his first win in the class.

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Since starting in the junior categories, the young Victorian has progressed well through the ranks and has been knocking on the door of regular visits to the top of the podium. He also claimed a new Supersport lap record at Broadford in December last year. Keep an eye on #39.

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DUNLOP SUPERSPORT 300 CHAMPIONSHIP The Dunlop Supersport 300cc class is open to all brands of single or twin cylinder, four-stroke machines with a capacity limit of 500cc. At present, the class pits the Kawasaki 400cc Ninja against the Yamaha R3 as in recent seasons the KTM single cylinder 390cc bike has fallen out of favour. For a level playing field, different performance parameters have been incorporated for parity given the Kawasaki is 400cc and the Yamaha is 320cc – both twin cylinder units. Riders must be 13 or over with no older age limit for participation, so it is a great class for older riders that may not have the budget or experience to enter the larger capacity classes and want to enjoy their racing abord pretty even machinery.

(who, last year was the first rider to claim both titles) and Tom Drane have moved to the ASBK 600cc Supersport class. When you add in those that have graduated from the Oceania Junior Cup to those that remain in the class, the battle for honours is open slather. Cameron Dunker and Glenn Nelson are the two (of the top 11) that remain. Dunker finished third in the R3 Cup and fourth in the SS300, while Glenn was runner-up in the R3 Cup and eighth in the SSP300, so both will be full of confidence to start the year. Nelson broke through for his first wins in both classes at the final round last year, while Dunker is knocking of the door of greeting the chequered flag - there’s a very good chance that will come to fruition in the first round. Sure to be a major threat, Glenn’s father Kevin has been in his corner since the very beginning of dirt track and his progress through the GP Juniors. Dunker is in a similar position but due to their long association, Jamie Stauffer will offer guidance. OJC Champion, Cameron Swain, is making the move and at the recent test he was the fastest in the SSP300 class but he has a sweet dilemma. It will be interesting to see how he goes, as Cameron is also a member of the Asia Talent Cup squad for 2022 and will miss a few rounds with date clashes.

The Supersport 300 and R3 Cup classes are terrific preparatory classes for a number of career moves. This year is a classic example as nine out of the top 11 riders from last year’s SSP300 class have moved onwards and upwards. Seven youngsters head to prestigious championships such as the CEV, Red Bull Rookies, the Asia Talent Cup, European Talent Cup and MotoAmerica, while locally, Ben Baker

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At just 13 he has a very promising career in front of him. As for others in contention, just keep checking the entry lists at each round as there will be many we haven’t mentioned that will come to the fore during 2022 but one thing will remain the same; it will be another exciting freight train of action as the leading bunch will swap places and paint at every corner.

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ROUND 2 SUPERSPORT 300 RIDER LIST #

FIRST

SURNAME

STATE

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

ENTRANT

SPONSOR

Cameron

DUNKER

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Henry

SNELL

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Megacycle Race Team, Ricondi, TCX Boots

James

JACOBS

NSW

Kawasaki

Ninja 400

400

X-Lite Helmet, Ricondi, Lucas Oil, EK Chains, Nedlands Studio, Rustbusters

Jonathan

NAHLOUS

NSW

Kawasaki

Ninja 400

400

Complete AV, Anderson Stands, Bikebiz, Race Dynamics

Jordan

SIMPSON

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs, Yamaha, YRD

Brodie

GAWITH

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Megacycle Race Team, Ricondi, AGV Helmets, TCX Boots

Jai

RUSSO

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Russo Performance, Motostars, Ricondi AGV, TCX

Jack

FAVELLE

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Glenn

NELSON

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Samuel

PEZZETTA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Clay

CLEGG

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

William Bros, Akubra, Mavin Truck Centre, Central West Electrical

Moto City

Motocity Fusport, PlugaLug, Dynoverks, XXX Suspension, Always Livin, Dynomite Moto, ART

Unitech Racing

Remo Contractors, SA Profiling, Aus Crush & Recycle, YRD

Nate

O’NEILL

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

TeamBWR, RBM, XXXSuspension, Suncoast Powerhouse Dyno, RaceDNQ, CleanRide, NorthStar, Ricondi, Locate 3D

Mitchell

SIMPSON

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs, Yamaha, YRD

Jayden

MARTIN

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Taiyo

AKSU

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

XXX Rated Suspension, Ricondi, OP Racing, MMM Motorcycles, JMC, Team Moto Yamaha Nerang

181

Liam

WATERS

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Moto-Shed, XXX Rated Suspension

222

Lincoln

KNIGHT

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Knights Fencing, Excite Motorsports

279

Hayden

NELSON

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Taree Motorcycles, Gow Moto, Knight Designs

355

Laura

BROWN

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Moto City

Motocity

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YAMAHA FINANCE R3 CUP As the name of the class hints, the Yamaha Finance R3 Cup is for the dynamic little twin cylinder 320cc R3 machines. All competitors cross-enter into the Supersport 300, a class which is open to other manufacturers such as the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and the KTM 390. The RC3 Cup is a great concept, as it gives the riders who are predominately teenagers a lot more track time - with three races of each class over the course of the weekend to speed up their learning curve on race craft. - and test their race fitness! The competition is intense and over the season, consistency in results is premium. One DNF can have a major bearing on success, but then, with the large amount of racing encompassing some over 42 races over 7 rounds, it is almost guaranteed that every rider is going to have one a tricky weekend during the season.

Glenn Nelson and Cameron Dunker will start as pre-season favourites, but many others will have gained the confidence to push harder - given what they learnt in 2021. With riders like current OJC Champion, Cameron Swain entering the class, there will be a swathe of class debutants that will make an instant impression. One constant that won’t alter, is there that rarely will you see a are rarely any races decided before the final turn of the final lap!. The last-lap slipstreaming drag to the line usually decides the victor, making the R3 Cup one of the most entertaining classes in ASBK.

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FIRST

SURNAME

STATE

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

ENTRANT

SPONSOR

Cameron

DUNKER

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Henry

SNELL

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Marcus

HAMOD

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Jonathan

NAHLOUS

NSW

Yamaha

YZF–R3

300

Complete AV, Anderson Stands, Bikebiz, Race Dynamics

Jordan

SIMPSON

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs, Yamaha, YRD

Brodie

GAWITH

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Megacycle Race Team, Ricondi, AGV Helmets, TCX Boots

Jai

RUSSO

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Russo Perfornace, Motorstars, Ricondi, AVE, TCX

Jack

FAVELLE

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Glenn

NELSON

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Samuel

PEZZETTA

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Clay

CLEGG

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Williamson Bros, Akubra, Mavin Truck Centre, Central West Electrical

Megacycle Race Team, Ricondi, TCX Boots

Moto City

Motocity

Motocity Fusport, PlugaLug, Dynoverks, XXX Suspension, Always Livin, Dynomite Moto, ART

Unitech Racing

Unitech Racing, Remo Contractors, SA Profiling, AUS Crush & Recycle, YRD

Nate

O’NEILL

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

TeamBWR, RBM, XXXSuspension, Suncoast Powerhouse Dyno, RaceDNQ, CleanRide, NorthStar, Ricondi, Locate 3D

Mitchell

SIMPSON

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Simpson Crash, Simpson Signs, Yamaha, YRD

Jayden

MARTIN

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Taiyo

AKSU

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

XXX Rated Suspension, Ricondi, OP Racing, MMM Motorcycles, JMC, Team Moto, Yamaha Nerang

181

Liam

WATERS

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Moto-shed, XXX Rated Suspension

222

Lincoln

KNIGHT

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Knights Fencing, Excite Motorsports

279

Hayden

NELSON

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

Taree Motorcycles, Gow Moto, Knight Designs

355

Laura

BROWN

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R3

300

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BLU CRU OCEANIA JUNIOR CUP Since its inception in 2019, the FIM Oceania and Dorna Sports- supported bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup (OJC) has become firmly established as a stepping-stone to the international racing arena. The OJC concept was created by Motorcycling Australia as a method of setting up a junior race academy that would produce a nurturing environment for young riders to experience road racing at a national level, to learn, improve and showcase their talents. Even before the inaugural OJC season commenced in 2019, Dorna Sports officially recognised it as a Road to MotoGP category. As a result, a formal pathway was created for the most outstanding OJC riders to progress to other international categories, such as the Asia Talent Cup and Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. The Dorna commitment provided five guaranteed positions in the 2019 Asia Talent Cup Selection Event for riders from the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup, and cements MA’s objective to develop clear pathways for junior road racers in the Oceania region. Even though it has only in its fourth season, OJC has already earned a formidable reputation as a breeding ground for stars of the future with 60 individual kids earning the road racing craft in that time.

The 2022 season will see nine new riders debut with the return of 11 riders from the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup 2021 year. Further, some 19 OJC graduates and current riders will race overseas in 2022. The OJC formula is simple, but effective. Competitors aged from 11 up to under 16 (as of January 1, 2022) compete against each other on identical Yamaha YZF-R15 raceprepped motorcycles, equipped with control Dunlop tyres, Öhlins suspension, Yamahalube and DID chains. In the interests of making the entry-level pathway into motorcycle road racing as hassle-free as possible, the OJC package includes transport of the motorcycle to and from each round of the series, along with professional preparation and maintenance during and between events. This removes barriers to entry for competitors and families who may not have the logistics or technical expertise to prepare their own motorcycles. OJC riders also receive (and keep!) Shark branded helmets, Ricondi leathers, boots, gloves and a team uniform as part of the deal. SHARK helmets join the OJC in 2022 and of course safety is their focus, with many elements learned from racing incorporated into the road helmet range.

One of the benefits of the OJC is the emphasis on young rider education through the year as well as specialised training camps. In 2022, OJC competitors will be treated to an intensive training program as part of the junior road racing academy program and conducted by former 500cc Motorcycle and World Superbike winner, Garry McCoy. Competitors will receive tuition on racing and riding techniques as well as undergoing gruelling fitness training. They will also be educated on off-track aspects of the sport, such as career planning, media and sponsorship. The OJC season includes one official two day test, a two day coaching academy and six televised rounds of the championship. The OJC has a massive learning curve for rookie riders and thanks to Mototrack Accessories, every rider will have use of a SpeedAngle GPS Lap Timer. For Steve Thibou at Mototrack Accessories, it’s an opportunity to help OJC riders be their best. Future hopefuls can register their interest to receive further details regarding the 2023 Season. To register your interest in the program head to https://www.asbk. com.au/about-asbk/oceania-junior-cup/

ROUND 2 OJC RIDER LIST

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FIRST

SURNAME

STATE

MAKE

MODEL

CAPACITY

SPONSOR

Sam

DRANE

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Sam

DRANE

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Marcus

HAMOD

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Harrison

WATTS

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Elijah

ANDREW

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Toby

JAMES

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Teerin

FLEMING

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Alexander

CODEY

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Hunter

CORNEY

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Hudson

THOMPSON

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

John

PELGRAVE

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

William

HUNT

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Lachlan

MOODY

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Ryan

LARKIN

VIC

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

James

WEAVER

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Levi

RUSSO

NSW

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Bodie

PAIGE

QLD

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Cameron

RENDE

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

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CAMERON

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

Event management, operations and dedicated workforce

Nixon

FROST

Yamaha

YZF-R15

150

bLU cRU Yamaha, FIM Oceania, Motorcycling Australia, Ricondi, Yamalube, Dunlop, Shark Helmets

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HORSELL F1 AND F2 AUSTRALIAN SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP The Horsell Australian F1 and F2 Sidecar Championship will return to the ASBK schedule in 2022, promising to entertain fans with the deft skill of the riders and daring antics of the passengers.

While the F1 bikes have the advantage on higher-speed tracks such as Phillip Island and Sydney Motorsport Park, the F2 bikes tend to nip at their heels on the tighter and more technical circuits such as Wakefield Park and Winton.

In sidecar racing, the role of the passenger is just as important as that of the rider. Far from being a lazy onlooker, the passenger is required to lean, crouch and manoeuvre at a range of obscure angles, often within millimetres of the ground, to ensure their weight is optimally-placed so the bike remains balanced and can carry the maximum amount of corner speed.

Superbike rider Corey Turner teamed up with his brother Danyon to win the 2019 F1 title ahead of West Australians Jeremy Joyce/Corey Blackman and Queenslanders Howard Ford/Lee Menzies. The F2 title went to Patrick Clancy/Steve Bonney from John Clancy/Warren Grubb and Mick Alton/ Christine Clancy.

The sidecar championship is divided into two classes. The F1 class is for outfits with engines up to 1,000cc capacity, while the F2 class is for bikes with smaller 600cc motors.

With the sidecars unable to get on track last year due to COVID-19 they are salivating to hit the track in 2022 at round 2 of the ASBK Championship, Queensland Raceway, March 18-20.

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RIDER

PASSENGER

STATE MANUFACTURER

CAPACITY

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Des

HARVEY

Stephen

MARSHALL

RHR

1000

John

COOPER

Diane

BOUGHEN

QLD

NSR

1000

Jeff

BROWN

Paris

HALSEY

NSW

JBR

1000

APW Motorcycles, Matty’s Spoke Wheels, SDG Moto

Darryl

RAYNER

Kathy

WARNE

NSW

Shelbourne

600

Rayner Racing

Phillip

UNDERWOOD

Tristan

VERCOE

QLD

LCR

1000

Firefox Training

Patrick

CLANCY

Amanda WILLIAMS

VIC

LCR

600

DeWith Motorsport, Golden Age Homes, J&C Contracting, Pagid Brakes

Howard

FORD

Corey

BLACKMAN

NSW

RHR

1000

Howard Ford

Neil

TURNER

Danyon

TURNER

QLD

LCR

1000

Buddhas MC Spray Painting

Mick

ALTON

Chrissie

CLANCY

NSW

LCR

600

J & C Contracting

Stephen

FORD

Lenita

WRIGHT

NSW

Windle

1000

John

BURNS

Kim

WALKER

QLD

Suzuki

1000

Toprider Australia

102

Jamie

TURNER

Shelby

TURNER

QLD

LCR

1000

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ASBK FLASHBACK By ASBK Trackside Commentator Mark Bracks

The 2022 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championships, presented by Motul are shaping up as another year of intense and close racing. The season will run over eight rounds, including a return to Darwin for the ASBK Superbike class with V8 Supercars. The tour expands with two other circuits added to the high horsepower Circus with the first ASBK round at Queensland Raceway since 2014 - making it two rounds in the Sunshine State (with Morgan Park in August). In October the championship heads down to Symmons Plains (Tas) for the first visit to the Apple Isle since 2015.

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There shouldn’t be too much taken out of the recent official ASBK pre-season test at Phillip Island, but it seems that the Wayne Maxwell is in “full steam ahead” mode as he continues on from where he left last year. Maxwell took the 2021 title with a pole position, two wins and a new lap record to secure his third ASBK title. At the test he was very smooth and fast and appeared to be riding well within himself, to be just one-tenth of a second off his all-time best lap of the circuit he set two years ago Maxwell is in the form of his career in his quest for a hat-trick of Aussie titles and become the first rider of the modern era to claim four ASBK titles.

There are a number of contenders that could wrestle the crown from Maxwell, but they will have to be on their game at every round.

Phillip Island has not been the most successful happy hunting ground for Herfoss, in the past, but there’s nothing like the opening round of a championship to focus the mind and block out the pain. While a fit Herfoss and the Penrite Honda team may appear to be the major apex predator in ripping Maxwell’s jewels from him, there are a few more sharks circling, impatient to attack. That’s not to say that Maxwell will have a perfect run. With the level of competition intensifying each year, one mistake can break a season and every rider and team has to be on their game with minimal mistakes and hopefully zero mechanical gremlins. Mike Jones found this out the hard way in the first race of his title defence in 2020 when his Ducati suffered a mechanical issue on the grid - thwarting his championship chances before they really begun. Penrite Honda has to be the favourites. In recent years, Troy Heross has been the major threat to Maxwell with the pair engaged in some titanic duels that will be long remembered.

The season rounds off at The Bend Motorsport Park (SA) in early December and while that’s a while off, there’s plenty of excitement about the final round after the impact that MotoGP winner, Jack Miller had with his surprise appearance. Will he return if the date aligns? Will other overseas stars take part? We sure hope so. Western Australia is the only state to miss out on a national round but hopefully the wild west will welcome the easterners next year.

With two titles on the trot Maxwell has to be a firm favourite. Adding to the favouritism for the title is the Boost Mobile with K-tech Team is the sole leading contender that has retained the same personnel. A massive bonus. Fans are so fortunate that he reversed his decision to retire at the end of last year, to give it another crack. You are a long time retired and after the rocky road of the past two years Maxwell and his team are keen to dominate over the entire season.

Who will be Free’s replacement for the year has not been decided but the legend who is Phil Tainton was assisting at the ASBK test last month. Whether he signs on for the entire year is another question as he has often stated that he wants to spend more time with his extended family.

The Next Gen Maxima Racing Oils BMW Team will also be a major threat, with a tworider assault and boasts six Australian Superbike titles, with long-term rider, Glenn Allerton joined by Josh Waters. That’s just a little experience and with the impressive form of the new BMW the pair will be hunting at the front from the outset. Waters most recent title was in 2017, but last year was a challenging one for his on a Kawasaki in nearly 20 years. Waters and Bryan Staring

There’s no doubt that Troy has the commitment and passion to rekindle the form that has seen him claim two ASBK titles runner up twice in the past three years. The big question is how long it will take him to return to full fitness after the severe leg, hip and arm injuries he suffered at the V8 Supercars round at Hidden Valley (NT) in June last year, One important cog that’s missing from the Penrite Honda squad this year is Paul Free, who has moved on to the 727 Team with Jed Metcher and Broc Pearson.

attempted to develop the all-new Kawasaki ZX10RR with no data from overseas to work with. The Team was flying blind and it was reflected in the results. Josh’s best result (an eighth place finish at Hidden Valley) is definitely not a reflection on his ability. The frustration of both riders was evident in body language with no need to ask the obvious. As for Allerton, he and team owner Shane Kinderis have an extremely long racing relationship that will no doubt help him to go one better than his second place overall last year and claim his first ASBK title since way back in 2014. Allerton should be the fittest he has been in years after recovering from seasonal injuries.

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and overall setup to give the team some direction, before the team brought in Jake Skate from Alpha Racing (who is an official partner of the BMW World Superbike Team that ran Tom Sykes and Michael Van De Mark last year). He may only be a short-term hire but with Skate they have a very knowledgeable local crew and early signs are that they will be on the pace from the start.

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With a wealth of experience in is corner the responsibility for constant top three results is up to Epis. Having competed in the World Supersport Championship for a few years – he was the youngest ever rider to have a full time ride in the championship – and a few rounds of the WSBK last year, there is a lot expected of him. Yamaha is the only true factory supported effort in the ASBK, and is the best represented brand on the grid with at least 10 R1s lining up. The other teams have support in varying degree but Yamaha provides the only true factory supported two-rider effort.

There’s going to be plenty of work for team owner, manager, crew chief and major backer, Kinderis, attempting to keep two riders satisfied but if anyone can do it the man from Wangaratta can. Then there’s the newly-formed BMW Alliance Team, owned by Wayne Hepburn and Nathan Webb. After parting with the Next Gen team before the final round last year, there is a lot expected with Lachlan Epis as the lead rider and long-time privateer, Nathan Spiteri coming on board for a two-rider team. There is a mass of technical support with experienced hands from lands near and far. At the end of last year Phil Tainton cast his trained eyes over telemetry

Yamaha has a very strong line up and entering into his fourth year with the team is Cru Halliday third overall last year and 2018 600cc Supersport Champion and has run the Yamaha brand for many years. Joining him is two-times ASBK champ, Mike Jones back on a Yamaha, but this time on a Superbike. The team has returned to running Pirelli rubber and both riders are extremely happy and very confident heading into the first round. Back on Pirelli bags, Cru will be on the pace from the start and hopefully he has the ammunition to go a couple of spots better to return Yamaha to championship winners.

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The Evolution of Speed The evolution of performance never stops at Ducati. As is the case in MotoGP and WorldSBK, the Panigale V4 is updated and improved year after year, and the 2022 version represents the most significant evolution. This improvement takes in all aspects of the bike, the aerodynamics, engine, chassis, ergonomics, and electronics. The final outcome is a bike that is even faster on track and, at the same time, increasingly intuitive and less tiring, as effective in the hands of a professional rider as it is gratifying for an amateur. New Panigale V4 S: evolution of speed. Engine Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4 | Displacement 1,103 cc | Power * 158.5 kW (215.5 hp) at 13,000 rpm Torque * 123.6 Nm (91.2 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm | Dry weight 174 kg (384 lb) |

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ASBK FLASHBACK His new team mate, Mad Mike will no doubt be looking to reproduce that championship winning form. 2021 was a write-off for the Queenslander as he was forced out of the Darwin round with a hand and foot injury suffered during practice and qualifying. Jones will be keen to prove that he is still a rider capable of race victories and claiming a third ASBK title.

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Back on Yamaha this year in a privateer team will be Aiden Wagner, who had two frustrating years in the factory team. He will be under the ‘Addicted to Track’ banner owned by passionate Queenslander, Mark McGregor. The smile on his face after the test confirmed that he is in a happy place with the new team to end up fifth and just a second off Maxwell’s best time. Will their on-track rivalry be re-ignited this year? Mark Chiodo is on a Yamaha for the second year, running Pirelli rubber. Chiodo has had a meteroric rise through road racing having never raced a bike until 2015. He first competed in Supersport before graduating to ASBK in 2018 in Team Suzuki, then in 2019 when he was with the Penrite Honda Team.

There are three other major Yamaha teams boasting championship capable riders. Returning with the Moto GO team will be Anthony West; hoping for a dramatic turnaround in results and reliability. MotoGO will be the only major running on Dunlop rubber - adding another factor but he will receive major focus from Robbie Bugden and his tyre team. The new players in the paddock on Yamaha will be the debut of 727 Moto Team with Jed Metcher and last year’s 600cc Supersport Champion, Broc Pearson. No effort has been spared in the setup and recruitment of team members, with Paul Free the major and surprise signing. After long term stints at Honda interrupted with a few seasons at the DesmoSport Ducati team, he makes the move to Yamaha to oversee the fortunes of the new Team

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In 2022 Chiodo has dual BSB Supersport Champion, Glen Richards as crew chief. Richards has a wealth of knowledge -both in the UK and Australia - and it is somewhat of a coup that Chiodo managed to secure his services for the year in front of other more fancied folk hunting his expertise. In the background will be engine tuner extraordinaire, Gary House. It appears to be a closeknit team that gets on well together, which may well prove to be a strong combination. I’m tipping that we may even see a podium visit as Chiodo proved in 2019 that he can lead a race as he did at the Bend that year. Another rider who may well climb the podium is South Australian, Arthur Sissis. Since he jumped on a Yamaha, his results and consistency have ramped up and he showed at the Bend late last year he has tuned some serious speed and horsepower. Combine that with his bullet-like starts and there’s a good chance that Arty will be a consistent top five runner.

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After running Mike Jones and Oli Bayliss in the DesmoSport Ducati team last year, it will be a solo rider outfit for 2022. Bryan Staring joins the team after being cut loose late last year after five years with the BC Performance Team when Kawasaki withdrew factory support. Along with Waters, Staring sat out the final round at the Bend in December after riding with the team since 2018.

In the Kawasaki corner is journeyman Matt Walters. The Rover Coaches/Kawasaki Connection Team is very much a family run affair. While Kawasaki officially withdrew from the ASBK late last year, Walters now has support through the Kawasaki dealer network and is more than capable of pulling off a few surprises against more fancied rivals.

Staring is a three-time Australian Champion in three different classes, (125cc, Supersport and Superbike) the only rider to do so. He has also competed successfully in the now defunct World 1000cc Superstock Championship that was run with the WSBK as well as points scoring finishes in a MotoGP season in 2013.

BCPerformance returns with Kelvin Reilly at the helm, but on a much smaller scale and budget that Staring and Waters enjoyed last year. 2022 rider Ben Burke has raced extensively in the UK and Asia where he tasted success and while he may not be up the front every weekend, he will be keeping plenty of the field honest.

In his first hit out on the Ducati V4 at the recent test he seemed comfortable on the bike from the start and made steady progress over the rain-interrupted twoday session to be fourth fastest.

The ASBK features a very strong line-up of talent and there will be plenty to keep fans interested, with tantalising battles shaping up throughout the top 15. It’s my estimate that lap times will be closer than ever; bringing the field closer together.

With a resume such as his, swapping over to Pirelli rubber and his results on the Kawasaki, discount Staring at your peril.

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