Charles Holding

Nickname: Charlie
Team name: Holdingslidewayz
Race number: 8
Date of birth: 23/07/1979
Hometown/state: Hahndorf, South Australia
Sporting heroes: Valentino Rossi and Anderson Silva
ASBK debut: Round 5 – Phillip Island, 2024
Career highlight: Top 10 overall in just his second ASBK event at round seven – The Bend, 2024
Make and model of 2025 motorcycle: Yamaha YZF-R1
What do you do for training: Stay active
Sponsors: MotoJet Garage, TGD, Racebikes
Describe yourself: Charles is outgoing, determined and likes to ask many questions
Fun or interesting fact: Charles’ eight-year old daughter taught him that wombat faeces is cube-shaped!
Hobbies outside of racing: Spending time with family and friends
Race preparation: Good nutrition, sleep and hydration