Nation’s best riders head to Winton for crucial Official ASBK Test
The Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) paddock will once again become a flurry of activity, at the Official ASBK Test at Winton Motor Raceway taking place April 11-12.
The Official Test provides a pivotal opportunity for the riders and teams to prepare themselves for the eagerly anticipated Spokes.com.au presents Round 3 at Winton Motor Raceway over the next two days.
More than 40 riders from multiple classes will take to the track, attempting to post quick lap times, make crucial setup changes and run race simulations before the next round.
Winton has recently been resurfaced, which should help to provide riders with plenty of grip and the confidence to chase quick lap times. Despite the region experiencing rainfall in recent days, the forecast appears to indicate excellent weather for the two-day Official Test.
A significant pool of riders from the Yamaha Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike, Motul Australian Supersport, Hi-Tec Batteries Australian Supersport 300 and YMF R3 Cup will be in attendance at the Test. The major factory teams and top riders will take to the track to gain as much knowledge as possible on the track.
With the ASBK getting well into the thick of the Championship, riders will want to find a working base setup to bring into Round 3 at Winton. Stay tuned to all the breaking news from the Official Test on all ASBK media channels.
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!
The Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli, Spokes.com.au presents Round 3 at Winton Motor Raceway will be taking place 28-30 April, make sure to attend the earlier Victorian Round near the town of Benalla.
2017 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship Presented by Motul Pirelli Calendar:
Round 3 Spokes.com.au presents Winton Motor Raceway, VIC 28-30 April
Round 4 Hidden Valley Raceway, NT 7-9 July
Round 5 Morgan Park Raceway, QLD 25-27 August
Round 6 SMSP Eastern Creek, NSW 8-10 September
Round 7 Spokes.com.au presents Phillip Island Circuit, VIC 6-8 October
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ASBK Live Timing can be accessed on asbk.com.au via the live timing tab.
