2018

Hunter Ford sets the Benchmark for Australian Supersport 300

Quickest for the Australian Supersport 300 class was Hunter Ford (South Sydney Commercial, Yamaha YZF-R3), who was sensational on track. His best time of 1:07.395 setting the benchmark for the class and a new lap record for Wakefield Park Raceway for the 300’s in the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK)

A total of 32 riders had the opportunity to lay down the rubber during three practice sessions in New South Wales today, and the times on track were fast and competitive, providing a taste of what is in store for Round 2 of the championship. Pace setter Ford set his fastest time in his final practice session of the day.

Coming in second was Tayla Relph (North Star Yamaha, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.417, showcasing sensational speed despite recovering from a recent injury sustained at Round 1.

Completing the top three, was Locky Taylor (LTRacing, Yamaha YZF-R3) in third position on the timesheets with a 1:07.638.

It’s going to be fascinating to see who will come out on top tomorrow. Oli Bayliss (Cube Racing, Kawasaki Ninja 300) who was fourth after today’s practice, currently leads the championship.

Stay tuned to live timing on asbk.com.au. Qualifying One (Q1) of the 2018 Australian Supersport 300 Championship is scheduled for 9:20am local time on Saturday, with Q2 due to take place at 12:05pm. Race One for the class will also take place tomorrow at 2:30pm.

Australian Supersport 300 Top 10 Friday Practice Provisional Times
1. Hunter FORD (South Sydney Commercial, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.395
2. Tayla RELPH (North Star Yamaha, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.417
3. Locky TAYLOR (LTRacing, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.638
4. Oliver BAYLISS (Cube Racing, Kawasaki Ninja) 1:07.885
5. Zac LEVY (Puma RV’s, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:07.904
6. Callum O BRIEN (Banhams Victoria, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:08.160
7. Harry KHOURI (Acid Racing Aust, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:08.202
8. Max STAUFFER (Chris Watson, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:08.279
9. Seth CRUMP (Rock Oil, KTM RC 390) 1:08.461
10. Tom BRAMICH (VSJG Plumbing, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:08.482

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
ASBK is pleased to announce the arrival of the digitalised Official ASBK Round 2 Program.

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.

To access the digital program, simply click on the photo below. If you wish to download the program to take it on the go, sign up and create an ISSUU account.

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