DesmoSport Ducati get ready for racing in September…

DesmoSport Ducati welcomes the release earlier this month of the final Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) calendar, with racing set to get underway at Winton Motor Raceway on September 19 & 20. They provide us with an update on how the team is going…

In a year like no other, DesmoSport Ducati is primed and ready to get back on track and finish the 2020 season.

In a year like no other, DesmoSport Ducati is primed and ready to get back on track and finish the 2020 season across the five remaining rounds in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia. While subject to constantly changing government rules and regulations, Motorcycling Australia has been working hard to ensure our championship moves forward.

With the dates now cemented in place, DesmoSport Ducati has continued to test and develop the V4R with Mike Jones aboard the bike and is prepared to resume racing to defend the 2019 ASBK title.

“As for me, I actually got to put some laps in on the new Panigale V2, and it was so much fun!” Troy Bayliss

Team Co-Owner, Troy Bayliss: “Phillip Island feels like a lifetime ago really, but Mike has continued to put in the work off the bike when we were unable to ride, and both he and Ben have found something more from the V4R, so it will be great to go racing again and put it to the test.

“As for me, I actually got to put some laps in on the new Panigale V2, and it was so much fun! I actually had such a good time, that Ducati have agreed to let us build one into a two-up bike for the rest of the year, so should things settle down, keep your eye’s peeled for an opportunity to jump on the back with me, although be warned, I might be a little rusty.”

“If anything, the break has just highlighted how much I love our sport and has me motivated more…” Ben Henry

Team Co-Owner, Ben Henry: “It’s been a year that no one could predict, that’s for sure, but the break from racing has allowed me to spend some more time with my family and working on my business, Cube Performance Centre, which has been fantastic.

“If anything, the break has just highlighted how much I love our sport and has me motivated more than ever to perform at the racetrack. Mike has been able to ride the bike, and we’re confident that we’ll be ready come September.”

For the revised calendar, please click here.