2020 bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup Champion, Marianos Nikolas, will carry out triple racing duties in 2021 racing in two classes in the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, as well as competing Internationally in the Asia Talent Cup.

Marianos Nikolas will be competing Internationally in the Asia Talent Cup.

This year, the Champion will ride a Yamaha R3 in the Supersport 300 and R3 Cup with plenty of sponsorship backing including Alibaba, Le Wrap, Diverse Concreting, Nitto Peformance, Freestyle Tattoo, Michael Phillips from SnapOn Canberra, NF Moto leathers, Gow Moto, Notaras Motorsport, Billetta Imports, and CRD.

“Due to my commitment to Asia Talent Cup, I probably won’t be able to complete all the rounds so the Championship might be a bit difficult,” said Nikolas. “But if I give it 100 per cent commitment, a championship wouldn’t be out of the question.

The 12-year-old is hoping to secure the 300 Supersport crown this year after moving up from OJC.

“I love racing at Phillip Island because it is a world class track. I really enjoy the nature of the fast-flowing layout but I also enjoy the challenges it throws at you… During the racing weekend with the weather and wind changing all the time it really keeps you thinking and analysing your race strategy.”

The 12-year-old from Royalla, NSW, had a phenomenal 2020 finishing second overall at round 1, at Phillip Island, and at the Grand Finale at Wakefield Park Raceway took three victories at round 2, and scored a 3rd and 2nd in round 3 to be crowned bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup Champion by 13 points in the vastly shortened (due to COVID-19) championship season.

The field for 2021 is looking very competitive.

Nikolas is a strong supporter of the Oceania Junior Cup and believes junior riders should use OJC as a stepping-stone in their racing careers.

“I’d definitely recommend the Oceania Junior Cup for any juniors looking to come up. It’s the best thing for junior riders, you learn so much about race craft and how to work on the bike and it’s been invaluable for my career.”

Round One at Phillip Island was cancelled.

“I wouldn’t be able to do the Asia Talent Cup if it wasn’t for the Oceania Junior Cup and I can’t thank the OJC and all the staff enough for how they have helped me.”

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