ASBK final kicks off at Phillip Island today!

The YMI Superbike Champion may be wrapped up but the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) won’t be holding back this weekend for the 2018 grand finale.

ASBK 2018 – Image by TBG

Australia’s elite Superbike riders are ready to take centre stage at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and all bets are off. Motorcycles, Phillip Island and racing, does it get any better? That’s exactly what’s on this weekend at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. This track always has a habit of throwing up unexpected results, here is what to look out for this weekend.

Australia’s best Superbike riders

Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda Racing, CBR1000SP) may have dominated this season, but ‘The Island’ has never been his best track and expect plenty of riders to take the challenge to him.

Wayne Maxwell (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R1) is known as a Phillip Island specialist and his Yamaha loves the fast and flowing corners. Expect him to challenge towards the front and aim to lock down second place in the Championship.

ASBK heads to Phillip Island for Round 7, 2018

Josh Waters (Team Suzuki ECSTAR, GSX-R1000R) is another rider that loves this track and he will be desperate to end this year on a high. The Suzuki rider has yet to win a race this year but Phillip Island could set the scene for a return to form for the three time champion.

Glenn Allerton (NextGen Motorsports, BMWS1000RR) will make his much ancipated return this weekend after injuring himself in a Motocross accident and missing the last two rounds. The BMW rider can’t wait to get back to the Island, where he too has seen much success in the past. He’s also taken part in a private test a few weeks ago and is feeling confident on the bike.

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

The World’s Greatest Motorcycle Track

It doesn’t get anymore iconic for motorcycle racing than Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. This is a classic and purpose built motorcycle track that is undulating, fast and flowing and suits the rhythm of a Superbike perfectly. This is a pure riders circuit that gets the adrenaline pumping.

There are plenty of overtaking opportunities and ‘The Island’ boasts one of the highest average top speeds anywhere in the world.

Australian Supersport 300 – Image by TBG

Championships Up For Grabs

Despite the YMI Superbike and Kawasaki Supersport Champions being crowned already, there are still plenty of titles up for grabs. The Australian Supersport 300, YMF R3 Cup and Australian Sidecar Championship will all determine their overall winners at Phillip Island this weekend. The YMF R3 Cup in particular is set for a huge showdown, with the top three only separated by 12.5 points. It could truly be anyones game!

Max Croker – Image by TBGSport

ASBK goes Live

Fans will be treated to plenty of action on and off the track this weekend, however for the fans who can’t be at Phillip Island, the ASBK has provided them with the best opportunity to stay up to speed with everything happening on October 14.

All day the ASBK will be broadcast LIVE to everyone in the world via the ASBK website. Capturing the live racing moments, exclusive interviews with past and present champions and so much more, the Live Stream is not to be missed.

Starting from 1:00pm, the ASBK will be shown on free to air television on channel SBS and Fox Sports. To see the ASBK action live trackside buy your Round 7 tickets at the ASBK.com.au website.