| Only ten days to go and we’re set for a massive weekend of racing at the World Superbike season opener at Phillip Island from February 23-25 |
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IT'S GOING TO BE MASSIVE... WORLD SUPERBIKES LIVE AT THE ISLAND
#LiveAtTheIsland #AusWorldSBK
Only nine days to go and we’re set for a massive weekend of racing at the World Superbike season opener at Phillip Island from February 23-25, with news yesterday of bumper grids registered for the Australian classes for the Yamaha Finance round.
We’ve been inundated with entries for YMI Australian Superbikes with 50 starters, the largest in computerised history. It will be on from the get-go on Friday as the 50 in qualifying, battle it out for the precious 40 grid positions for the three, 12 lap national races - with everyone keen to race Aussie icon, the returning Troy Bayliss. |
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| World Superbikes return
World Superbike king Jono Rea has landed back in Oz straight from leading the January tests in Portimao and Jerez, and is ready to defend his third title when we kick off the 2018 MOTUL FIM Superbike Championship next weekend.
We’ve got Aussies in both world classes, with Daniel Falzon, Wayne Maxwell and Troy Herfoss in WorldSBK and Anthony West, Lachlan Epis and young Tom Toparis in WorldSSP. |
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| In This Edition
| » | World Superbikes Live at the Island | | » | Troy on Troy on the Comeback | | » | Want a Prime Trackside View at the World Superbikes for Free? | | » | Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Huge National Grids... | | » | YMI Australian Superbike | | » | Rev up for an Awesome Trip with Black Dog Ride | | » | Australian Supersport | | » | Australian Supersport 300 | | » | YMF R3 Cup | | » | Kids and Your Bike are Free | | » | Exclusive VIP Viewing Area | | » | Coach Transfers from Melbourne | | » | Camp on Circuit for a Hassle Free Affordable Weekend | | » | Last Day for ADVANCE Tickets Where You Save! |
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Troy Herfoss - wildcard in WorldSBK |
Daniel Falzon - wildcard in WorldSBK |
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| The round is sure to be FAN-tastic with back-to back action from 15 world championship and national races. Pre-purchase at Ticketek a three-day pass at just $120*, and you’ll get FREE Paddock Access from Friday morning to Sunday night. Throw in a few nights camping at the circuit and for $225* purchased in advance you have an awesome long weekend away, without blowing the budget. Go to www.worldsbk.com.au. |
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At World Supers the Paddock is the place to be and we’ve revamped the on-stage entertainment, with the highlight, a Party in the Paddock from 6-6.45pm on Saturday night. Here’s your chance to sing with the stars of superbike, with Karaoke from the Paddock show and Jordi Torres (left) and Hikari Okubo heading the line-up. They reckon they can sing so be there for your chance to take them on. Come ready to belt out your favourite tune!
Other paddock entertainment includes live Chat Shows with riders from all classes, autograph sessions, your chance to attend post-event Race Shows with the top three performers chatting, or to watch racing on the Paddock Show big screen with commentary from Michael Hill and superbike stars like Troy Corser. TC will be lurking so make sure you say hi!
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| Get FREE Paddock access with a three day pass |
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Get ready to race world superbike style…
Click here for the On-track schedule featuring 15 massive races and tense qualifying sessions.
Click here for the Paddock Schedule** of FAN-tastic entertainment and Karaoke – FREE for all three day pass holders.
Click here for all the information at www.worldsk.com.auor go to Ticketek to book your tickets. Remember to buy in advance and save – prepurchase closes on Wednesday Feb 21 at 4pm. Gate sales start from 8am each race day morning – Friday, Saturday and Sunday Feb 23-25.
**Subject to change |
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| Troy on Troy on the Comeback |
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TC interviewing TB on this crazy caper, how he got wife Kim over the line to agree to his race return, and how 14 year old son Oli is quick to give his old dad advice!
On the subject of Troy… Troy Corser’s in town and we asked him to chat with Troy Bayliss about his 2018 campaign. Bayliss says “he lived like a monk over Christmas”, has dropped the beers, lost six kilos and plans to take up yoga to loosen up the hips to take on the field, many who are half his age. |
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| Want a Prime Trackside View at the World Superbikes for Free? |
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If you have ever wanted to participate in a world class motorsport event, NOW is your chance!
We are calling for volunteer officials for February 23-25’s opening round of the World Superbikes at Australia’s motorcycling mecca, the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
Volunteer Officials can enjoy the unique experience of being an integral part of an international event featuring some of the biggest stars in motorcycle racing.
Why not make a weekend of it and bring along your mates! When you #MarshalWithMates its makes for the ultimate marshalling experience.
Applications are still being accepted for Volunteer Officials for the 2018 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, Yamaha Finance Round at Phillip Island, February 23-25.
Anyone can apply. Roles exist that do not require experience. All applications are considered.
For more information visit www.worldsbk.com.au/volunteer-officials or call the circuit on 03 5952 2710 |
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| Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Huge National Grids... |
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Entries for YMI Australian superbikes and their 2018 season kick off at Phillip Island have topped 50 – the biggest ever entry for superbikes in “computerised” history.
Supersport 300 has a healthy grid of 41, Supersport features 21 and the YMF R3 Cup boasts 25 starters delivering a bumper grid for the opening round of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK). All four categories compete in three races over the weekend.
With the YMI Superbike grid at full capacity for qualifying, the scene is set from the get go for a dog-fight against the clock to make the start grid of 40 riders for the three, 12 lap national races.
“I’ve never seen such an incredible field for our Australian category and with 50 starters it will be a battle royale to make the top 40 for racing,” said Fergus Cameron, circuit managing director.
“The line-up is brilliant with young talent like Daniel Falzon, riders with vast international experience like Josh Waters, Bryan Staring and Alex Phillis, and of course the return of Troy Bayliss. Obviously everyone wants to race him and now they get their chance!”
Click here for the entry list for YMI Australian Superbike. |
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Bryan Staring back in the Kawa saddle in Oz
There’s plenty of ‘chatter’ about the return to racing of the three-time WorldSBK champion, Bayliss, who’s coming out of retirement to compete in the national ASBK championship for the first time since 1997.
Bayliss started to show some form of old in a recent two-day test at Phillip Island, and he’ll have to continue on that same trajectory on his DesmoSport Ducati to keep pace with reigning Australian champion Josh Waters (Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia), Wayne Maxwell (Yamaha Racing Team), Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda), Daniel Falzon (Yamaha Racing Team), Bryan Staring (Kawasaki BCperformance), Glenn Allerton (NextGen Motorsports BMW) and Mike Jones (Allsite Concrete Cutting Kawasaki). |
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Waters is the deserving championship favourite after he came home with a wet sail in the last few rounds in 2017, with his GSX-R1000R producing an irresistible blend of pace and composure by season’s end.
Meanwhile, rookie Mark Chiodo will partner Waters at Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia, and a clutch of fast privateers are also primed for title action: reigning Australian Supersport champion Ted Collins (NextGen Motorsports BMW), Mason Coote (AARK Suspension Kawasaki), Michael Blair (Yamaha Gosford), Alex Phillis (Suzuki), Matthew Walters (Swann Insurance Kawasaki), Aaron Morris (Yamaha) and Callum Spriggs (Kawasaki), while former junior speedway star and Moto3 rider Arthur Sissis (Suzuki) is a surprise round one entry. |
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Defending champion Josh Waters |
Glenn Allerton BMW fastest in recent testing |
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| Rev up for an Awesome Trip with Black Dog Ride |
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February 21 - 25, 2018 - Benalla, Shepparton, Bendigo, Ballarat, Melbourne
Desination: World Superbikes, Phillip Island
Black Dog Ride, the organisation whose members board their motorbikes and do incredible grass-roots work in our community promoting wellbeing for all Australians, has been appointed the Official Charity of the World Superbikes, Yamaha Finance round.
To celebrate, there’s a two day Black Dog Ride to the world supers kicking off at Benalla Rose Garden in central Victoria on Wednesday February 21 at 8am, travelling through Shepparton, Bendigo and Ballarat to Melbourne, and on Thursday onto Phillip Island.
Lots of special privileges for Black Dog Riders with a “money can’t buy” experience where legend Troy Corser takes riders on a parade lap of the track on their arrival late Thursday afternoon (for all bikes that pass inspection..no oil leaks please) PLUS a Black Dog Ride BBQ on Friday with superbike stars attending. Black Dog Ride members will also host a stand at the Motorcycle Expo.
Anyone with their own road-registered bike can join the Black Dog Ride with details at
map: https://goo.gl/tfk2Dv and can register at www.blackdogride.com.au/superbikes or email [email protected] for further information. Registrations for the Black Dog Ride close Sunday February 18.
Click here for the planned schedule and click here for the tour map. |
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| In Supersport, Tom Toparis (Cube Racing Kawasaki) and Cru Halliday (Yamaha Racing Team) are the big guns, while others fighting for glory in the 21-rider field will be Nic Liminton (Yamaha), Giuseppe Scarcella (BCPerformance Junior Team Kawasaki), Broc Pearson (Yamaha), returning veteran Brendan Clarke (Champion’s Rider Days Kawasaki), Luke Mitchell (Yamaha) and Max Croker (Mat Mladin Suzuki). Click here for the entry list. |
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| Australian Supersport 300 |
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Oli Bayliss Kawasaki
The Supersport 300 class remains as popular as ever with 41 riders coming out to play, with race honours likely to be fought out between Oli Bayliss (Cube Racing Kawasaki), Seth Crump (Rock Oil KTM), Tom Bramich (Nolan Helmets Yamaha), Hunter Ford (YRD Yamaha), Ben Bramich (GowMoto KTM), Harry Khouri (Acid Racing Yamaha) and Jarred Brook (KTM Australia). The Supersport 300 grid is dominated by Yamaha, KTM and Kawasaki. Click here for the entry list. |
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Tom Bramich - Yamaha
Finally, as the newest class join the Aussie WorldSBK round, the YMF R3 Cup will showcase an identical line-up of 25 Yamaha YZF-R3s. Tom Bramich (Nolan Helmets), Hunter Ford (Ford Brothers Racing), Harry Khouri (Acid Racing), Max Stauffer (Chris Watson Motorcycles) and Laura Brown (WNR) headline the 24-bike grid. Click here for the entry list. |
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| Kids and Your Bike are Free |
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| Don’t forget at World Supers kids accompanied by a full paying adult and 15 and under are FREE and so is your motorcycle. There’s no parking charges whatsoever for your bike, and in fact we’re keen for you to bring your bike, ride the circuit service roads, park up at your favourite spot and enjoy the high horsepower view! Bring the kids too…they’ll love the action and if you’ve paid for camping, they can share your camping plot with you..gratis!!! Don’t forget to pack your tent! |
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Club Superbike and Advantage Plus VIP Hospitality ticket holders will have exclusive access to a new private viewing area infield at turn 10.
You’re Super close to the action here as the riders almost fly over the crest of Lukey Heights, brake hard into turn 10 right in front of you, accelerate through turn 11 and set up for the ultra-fast run-down Gardner Straight.
Located a short walk from the Pit Roof Corporate area the facility features an undercover furnished pavilion, including Flat Screen TV's & Super Screen Viewing
Food and beverages are not available in this facility. |
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| Coach Transfers from Melbourne |
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South Coast Bus is running coaches directly to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit over the World Superbike weekend.
Departures will be from Melbourne, Dandenong and Cranbourne on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event.
Take the stress out of driving, sit back, and relax in the comfort of the coach and be driven directly to the circuit and back.
Details:
6.30am: Departure from Melbourne CBD - $65 pp return
7.05am: Departure from Dandenong - $55 pp return
7.30am: Departure from Cranbourne - $55 pp return
Bookings are essential. Contact South Coast Bus on 03 5952 2500 during business hour and click here for more details. |
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| Camp on Circuit for a Hassle Free Affordable Weekend |
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After an exhilarating day of close racing, kick back at the Trackside Campground overlooking Southern Loop.
In addition to the General Campground, campers can opt for - a dedicated Bikes Only Area where campers on bikes enjoy a safe area to ride their bike in and out of the camping area each day of the event. Alternatively, the Quiet Area provides campers the perfect opportunity to relax in a quieter environment, making it suitable for families.
Campground tickets are available in one, hassle-free package alongside your event tickets. Packages start at just $225* for four nights camping as well as your 3-day event General Admission
The action won’t stop when racing finishes for the day with bands Bone Shakerz (Friday 23rd)and RustBucket (Saturday 24th)set to rock the campground from 7.30pm on both Friday and Saturday nights.
The Champions Cafe, situated within the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre will serve delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner between 7am – 9pm each day of the event. |
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| Last Day for ADVANCE Tickets Where You Save |
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Don’t forget all three-day ticket holders get FREE Paddock access so for $120* purchased in advance it’s the deal of the decade!! The Paddock brings you close to the action – attend autograph sessions, rider media conferences and enjoy Karaoke in the Paddock on Saturday night. .
Opt for a Bar SBK pass at $260* and gain access to three undercover facilities at Lukey Heights, Siberia and Doohan Corner, or go for a VIP option in the fully catered suites above pit lane.
Kids 15 and under^ are admitted free for world superbikes – and so is your bike.
For more information, visit www.worldsbk.com.au or call the Superbike Hotline on 1300 728 007.
Nothing beats World Superbikes…LIVE at the Island. Book your spot for the 2018 World Superbike season opener at Phillip Island, next weekend February 23-25, at Ticketek.
Advance ticket sales close Wednesday February 21 at 4pm. Buy early and save or get your tickets at the gate.
For further information www.worldsbk.com.au or the Superbike Hotline 1300 728 007
*All ticket prices quoted purchased in advance and subject to Ticketek processing fee. Book now and save on gate prices.
^Children 15 and under are free and must be accompanied by a paying adult |
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| Photocredit: Graeme Brown, Russell Colvin and Andrew Gosling - with thanks |
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