ASBK to Lay Rubber Down at Official ASBK Test – The Bend Motorsport Park

The paddock of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) will get a first chance to lay down rubber at the newly created multi-million-dollar, world-class racetrack at The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, South Australia on April 3-4 for the Official ASBK Test. 

Riders from the YMI Superbike, Kawasaki Supersport and Australian Supersport 300 classes will be racing against the clock and gaining valuable track time during their first visit to the brand new The Bend Motorsport Park. Just 15 days later the ASBK extravaganza comes to the track, with Round 3 tying in with the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) Australian round, April 19-22.

The two-day Official ASBK Test at The Bend Motorsport Park, will offer riders a pivotal opportunity to modify their machinery and to establish who is on the pace after the first two rounds of the ASBK championship.

The Bend Motorsport Park is one of the most significant developments in Australian motorsport history. A state of the art, world-class motorsport facility, The Bend will deliver an exhilarating experience for competitors, enthusiasts and spectators alike. ASBK will race on the International Configuration of the track which is 4.95km long.

South Australian native, Daniel Falzon will be utilising the Official Test as a chance to get accustomed to The Bend Motorsport Park.

Falzon saying; “I’m really looking forward to testing and competing at what will be my new home track at The Bend Motorsport Park. The facilities are second to none in this country and I’ve even had the opportunity to check out the track in person.

“The professionalism of the track organisers and owners has been amazing and it’s clear that competitors and spectators alike are going to be impressed when the racing kicks off,” Falzon finished.

Managing Director of The Bend Motorsport Park, Sam Shahin shared his excitement; “The Official ASBK Test will be the first time we’ll see Superbikes in anger at The Bend Motorsport Park where benchmark lap times will be set. It is a great pre-cursor to the sensational double-header event on the 19-22 April where the Asia Road Racing Championship joins the ASBK.”

Fans will be able to catch all the lap by lap activity on the Official ASBK Test Live Timing which can be accessed on ASBK website, via the live timing tab throughout the two days, providing the breakdown as to who is on the pace ahead of Round 3 at The Bend Motorsport Park.

Entries are now open for the Official ASBK Test at The Bend Motorsport Park via Ridernet.  

2018 ASBK Calendar
Round 1- WSBK, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit VIC                            February 22 – 25
Round 2- Wakefield Park Raceway, Goulburn NSW                             March 16 – 18
Official ASBK Test, The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, SA       April 3-4
Round 3- The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, SA                        April 19 – 22
Round 4- Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin NT                                      June 28 – 1 July
Round 5- Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick QLD                                   August 17 – 19
Round 6- Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla, VIC                                   September 7 – 9
Round 7- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC                                  October 12 – 14

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