Ford Rises to the Top in YMF R3 Cup

The YMF R3 Cup, hit the track in spectacular fashion today for Round 2 at Wakefield Park Raceway of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK). Riders all enjoyed favourable track conditions and Hunter Ford (South Sydney Commercial, Yamaha YZF-R3) topped the timesheet with a 1:06.933. 

Ford stood out in the final session of the day, with the quickest lap time of the YMF R3 Cup class. This result coming off the back of also topping the Australian Supersport 300 class.

Also impressing was Zac Ley (Puma RV’S, Yamaha YZF-R3). Despite missing out on the quickest lap, Levy can be confident in his impressive pace after posting a 1:07.193.

Locky Taylor followed closely behind (LT Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3) with his time of 1:07.313. Tom Bramich (SJG Plumbing, Yamaha YZF-R3) not too far behind in fourth.

Harry Khouri (Acid Racing Aust, Yamaha YZF-R3) could also be a contender after registering an impressive time in the second practice session to go fifth fastest.

Stay tuned to what promises to be an exciting battle during qualifying and Race One of the YMF R3 Cup on Saturday. With an even playing field and similar machinery for the series, it’s sure to be another belter instalment for the cup. Race one takes place at 15:55pm.

YMF R3 Cup Top Ten Friday Practice Provisional Times
1. Hunter FORD (South Sydney Commercial, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:06.933
2. Zac LEVY (Puma RV’S, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.193
3. Locky TAYLOR (LT Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.313
4. Tom BRAMICH (SJG Plumbing, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.365
5. Harry KHOURI (Acid Racing Aust, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.855
6. Tayla RELPH (North Star Yamaha, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.913
7. Max STAUFFER (Chris Watson, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.928
8. Callum O BRIEN (Banhams WA, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:08.010
9. Bronson PICKETT (Silkolene Oils, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:08.518
10. Travis HALL (Barry’s Dyno, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:08.836

Can’t make it to the track this weekend? Then make sure to watch ASBK action on SBS 1pm-3pm AEDT, Live on Fox Sports 1pm-4pm or Live Stream asbk.com.au, from 9:30am AEDT Sunday March 18.

ASBK Digital Program
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The program can be found on the website ASBK.COM.AU.

Public access to the digital ASBK Program will feature many interesting and informative sections including; rider entry lists, race schedules, previous round wrap ups, championship points standings, track information, biographies, getting started in racing information, partnership information, race pictures and so much more.

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2018 ASBK Calendar
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