Whiteside Sets Pace Ahead of Title Rival Kelso for Moto 3 / 125GP

The Moto 3 / 125GP class completed their practice sessions today, as part of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK). The riders were eager to set themselves up for a strong weekend ahead. It was Dylan Whiteside (Aussie Crane Trucks, Honda NSF 250 R) to be the fastest rider of the day for the Spokes.com.au presents Round 7 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

With the championship currently neck and neck between Dylan Whiteside and Joel Kelso, who are both tied on points, both were looking to get a leg up on their rival in practice. There was also plenty of interest in Tom Toparis (Cube Racing, Honda NSF 250 R) as he adapted to his Moto 3 machine ahead of his Moto3 Wildcard appearances at the Japanese and Australian Grand Prix’s.

Competitors looked to get their weekend off to the right start, and it was Whiteside who was fastest to place in front of his rival Joel Kelso (JDS Moto, Honda NSF 250 R). Whiteside will be pleased to have set the pace in front of his title rival for day one. Whiteside managed a 1:45.995 and Kelso a 1:46.439

In third position it was Australia’s rising star Toparis, with a s solid performance in the class to rack up mileage on a Moto3 machine. Toparis managed a 1:48.578.

In fourth, the very talented Dallas Skeer rode well to post a time of 1:50.343. Taran Ocean rounded out the top five after he achieved a respectable lap time of 1:52.430.

Race One for the Moto 3 / 125GP will take place at 15:45 PM.

Moto 3 / 125GP Top Ten Provisional Friday Practice Results
1 Dylan WHITESIDE (Aussie Crane Trucks, Honda NSF 250 R) 1:45.995
2 Joel KELSO (JDS Moto, Honda NSF 250 R) 1:46.439
3 Tom TOPARIS (Cube Racing, Honda NSF 250 R) 1:48.578
4 Dallas SKEER (Ron Angel Classic Racing Honda NSF 250 R    1:50.343
5 Taran OCEAN (B-spoke Design, Honda RS 125) 1:52.430
6 Dave MANSON  (Fastline GP Racing, 125 Honda RS 125) 1:52.982
7 Mark LAING-HUGHES (Fastline GP Racing, 125 Yamaha TZ 125) 1:54.129
8 David DOUGHTY (Fastline GPRacing, 125 Honda RS 125) 1:54.346
9 Jeremy HUDDLESTONE (B-spoke Design 125, Honda RS 125) 1:54.929
10 Peter McFARLANE (Fastline GP Racing,Honda RS 125) 1:55.977

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ASBK is live on SBS and Live Streaming 
Fans will be treated to plenty of action on and off the track next weekend, however for the fans who can’t be at Phillip Island, the ASBK has provided them with the best opportunity to stay up to speed with everything happening on October 8.

From 9:30 am AEST the ASBK will be broadcast LIVE to everyone in the world via the ASBK website. Capturing the live racing moments, exclusive interviews with past and present champions and so much more, the Live Stream is not to be missed.

ASBK will be telecast on free to air channels SBS (from 1:00 PM AEDST) and SBS VICELAND (from 2:00 PM) on Sunday October 8.
 
Start planning your journey to ‘the Island’ for the Spokes.com.au presents Round 7 at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC on 6th- 8th October 2017.