ASBK

As the championship reached its boiling point and the points battles intensified, Phillip Island became a hub of roaring engines and fierce competition on the 7th and 8th of September for Round 5 of the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul. With class titles hanging in the balance, SA’s racers were right in the thick of the action, pushing the limits in a weekend of relentless racing!

Our riders certainly put on a show, delivering electrifying performances with top-10 finishes, hard-fought podiums, and personal bests throughout the adrenaline-charged weekend. Their grit and determination were undeniable, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments. With two days packed with thrilling moments, let’s dive into just some of the performances that had us on the edge of our seats.

AMA Warehouse Superbike

Arthur Sissis looked set for a strong weekend after securing 7th in Qualifying 1 and improving to 4th in Qualifying 2. He delivered a consistent, hard-charging performance in Race 1, landing a podium finish in 3rd after a thrilling late race pass on NSW’s Cru Halliday. Unfortunately, Race 2 came to a premature end when Sissis was caught out on the tricky Turn 4 during the opening lap, ending his weekend early.

Marking his 100th ASBK start on the weekend’s grid, Ty Lynch got off to a strong start in Race 1, climbing five positions before losing two spots in the mid-pack shuffle. Unfortunately, his race took a downturn with a crash that ended his efforts early. In Race 2, Lynch bounced back with a fierce charge, moving into 3rd by the first lap. But Turn 4 proved tricky once again, as another crash derailed his chances. Despite his grit and determination, Lynch’s weekend came to a close when he had to return to the pits, capping off a tough round.

Michelin Supersport 600

Olly Simpson continued his relentless pursuit of a 2024 ASBK overall podium finish with a stellar performance in Round 5. After qualifying 3rd, just 0.243 seconds off pole, he turned up the heat in the second Supersport qualifying session, taking his first-ever P1 and setting a new qualifying record, beating the previous benchmark by 0.071 seconds. In Race 1, Simpson secured a solid 3rd place, but it was in Race 2 where he truly turned up the heat. Battling tricky conditions and intense pressure from NSW’s Jake Farnsworth, Simpson clinched victory in a breathtaking photo finish by just 0.016 seconds. This win earned him the overall victory in the Supersport 600 class for Round 5 and kept him second in the 2024 Supersport championship standings, now only 20 points behind the leader.

Race & Road Supersport 300

South Australian riders were heavily involved in the Supersport 300 top 10 battles throughout the weekend. Ryder Gilbert led the charge, finishing 8th in Race 1, marking his personal best round, with Jordan Simpson closely behind and Tara Morrison rounding out the top 10 to kick off her weekend.

In Race 2, as the competition intensified, Jordan Simpson and Ryder Gilbert maintained their positions in the top 6, with just 0.488 seconds separating them from the competition.

The weekend’s final Race 3 saw Jordan Simpson round out a brilliant performance, holding off rivals to secure 2nd place, just 0.295 seconds behind NSW’s Will Nassif. This ensured the Simpson family had a podium-filled weekend. Ryder Gilbert capped off his personal best weekend with a 10th-place finish in Race 3, placing him 7th overall for the round. ‘Tornado’ Tara Morrison concluded Round 5 at Phillip Island in 9th overall, following a 14th-place finish in Race 2 and an impressive 6th place in Race 3, bringing her ever closer to taking out another ASBK podium finish.

To review all the results from our South Australians at the 2024 ASBK Phillip Island Round 5 – Click HERE.

As South Australia’s riders continue their 2024 ASBK journey, they frequently share updates and behind-the-scenes stories on their social media. Be sure to check out their profiles and follow along for all the action!

Unitech Racing Team –https://www.facebook.com/ArthurSissis61RacingTeam

Arthur Sissis – https://www.facebook.com/arthursissis61

Michael Kemp – https://www.facebook.com/michaelkempracing

Ty Lynch – https://www.facebook.com/TyraLynchRacing

Olly Simpson – https://www.facebook.com/ollysimpsonracing

Cooper Rowntree – https://www.facebook.com/CooperRowntree57

Cameron Rende – https://www.instagram.com/cameronrende80/

Ryder Gilbert – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089634796268

Tara Morrison – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087208255688 

Hudson Air – https://www.instagram.com/hudsonair71/

Georgia Stephens – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082959693425

As the 2024 ASBK Championship approaches its final rounds, our SA Team is ready to deliver a memorable end to the season with some impressive results. The next exciting challenge awaits at One Raceway in NSW from October 4th to 6th, and our riders are gearing up for it.

Follow all the ASBK action on the below links –

WEBSITE;             https://www.asbk.com.au/

SOCIALS;              https://www.facebook.com/asbksuperbikes

RESULTS;             https://www.computime.com.au/Default 

Last weekend marked the highly anticipated return of the 2024 Mi-Bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul Australia, with Round 4 at Queensland’s Morgan Park Raceway. Our talented South Aussies joined the packed two days of racing, taking on Australia’s fastest tarmac racers and coming away with a stack of top tens and even podiums. You could say we put on quite a show. Before we dive into the full weekend results for Team SA, let’s look at some of the weekend’s stories.

Showing more and more consistency in each of the premier Superbike class outings, Ty Lynch broke into his first top 10 overall with a 9th place finish after two consistent tenth-place finishes in both races, despite battling through a knee injury sustained in the weekend’s second practice. Returning home for scans, we hope to see Ty Lynch continue his charge in the next Phillip Island outing.

Continuing his strong form in the Michelin Supersport Championship, Olly Simpson came out of the gates firing. He secured third place in race 1 after an unfortunate final lap crash by NSW’s Tom Toparis, who was in second. In race 2, Olly made an early charge to take the 4th place spot, which he held for the remainder of the race after relinquishing it briefly on lap 5. Olly is heading into Phillip Island commanding third place in the championship, trailing second by just 7 points.

Returning from an injury sustained earlier in the Championship, Georgia Stephens pushed hard in qualifying, making up places before an unfortunate crash in the Race and Road Supersport 300. Bouncing back, she wrapped up her weekend with championship points in races 2 and 3. 

Joining Georgia in the Race and Road SS300 action and doubling up by racing in the ShopYamaha R3 Cup, Jordan Simpson had a consistent weekend, finishing 7th overall in the SS300 class with 6th, 7th, and 8th place finishes in the three races. Currently, he is 4th overall in the SS300 Championship. After consistently finishing 4th in all races for the ShopYamaha R3 Cup, he sits 3rd in that Championship.

Scoring a wildcard entry and making his debut in the hotly contested bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup, Jai Stugnell cemented himself in all the track battles. Looking at home with the pace being put down in practice, he sat 7th overall before taking 8th and 7th in both qualifying sessions. Going from strength to strength, he put down exceptionally consistent and strong results, finishing 5th in all three races. He even posted the fastest race lap times in races 2 and 3. Not bad at all for a first ASBK introduction. We are sure to see Jai return to the ASBK grid in the near future.

 Stay tuned with our SA crew’s first-hand 2024 experiences from round 4 by following their social media channels:

Unitech Racing Team –https://www.facebook.com/ArthurSissis61RacingTeam

Arthur Sissis – https://www.facebook.com/arthursissis61

Michael Kemp – https://www.facebook.com/michaelkempracing

Ty Lynch – https://www.facebook.com/TyraLynchRacing 

Olly Simpson – https://www.facebook.com/ollysimpsonracing

Cooper Rowntree –  https://www.facebook.com/CooperRowntree57

Georgia Stephens  – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082959693425

Jordy Simpson  – https://www.instagram.com/jordy_simpson33/

Ryder Gilbert – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089634796268

Get all the ASBK action –

WEBSITE;             https://www.asbk.com.au/

SOCIALS;              https://www.facebook.com/asbksuperbikes

RESULTS;             https://www.computime.com.au/Default

As we approach the final stretch of the 2024 Mi-Bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul Australia, the points tables are tightening with each race. The upcoming rounds promise to be show-stoppers. Our SA team is eagerly preparing for the next championship outing, aiming for a strong performance in Round 5 at Phillip Island on September 7th and 8th, 2024.

Title Photo thanks to RbMotoLens – Rob Mott Photography.

Over halfway through the 2023 Championship season the points tables, not to mention on-track rivalries are really starting to heat up. With plenty of anticipation coming into this round, a strong South Aussie contingent loaded the bikes and made the trip to Morgan Park Raceway in sunny Queensland for Round 5 of the 2023 mi-Bike Australian Superbike Championships over the 14 -16th of July. Coming to the business end of the season, we’re seeing riders pulling out all the stops to gain valuable championship points and cement season rankings.

Boy was this round a standout, first of all, we can’t go on without mentioning just some of the fantastic results of the weekend –

Olly Simpson – Continuing to wow fans, he rode exceptionally strong from the get-go, claiming a 2nd place finish in race 1 to kick off the weekend. All warmed up, he continued on to take the P1 top spot for race 2, the round overall win and continue to lead the 2023 ASBK Supersport 600 Championship  – Well done and we can’t wait to see you bring it home for the final Championship races.

Photos courtesy of Tayco_creative.

Ty Lynch – after crashing out whilst leading race 1 and dislocating his shoulder, Ty fought back to claim a third place finish for race 2. He currently sits 5th in Supersport 600 for the round and 3rd overall in the Championship standings – What a great comeback!

Photos courtesy of Pit Lane Studio 

Archie Schmidt – Showed the Oceania Junior Cup field how it’s done. He nailed a second place finish in race 1, third place for race 2 and first place finish in race 3. This put him in the P1 hot seat for the round and second place overall for the 2023 Oceania Junior Cup. Pretty spectacular if I do say so myself!!

Photos courtesy of Pit Lane Studio 

Check out your favourite riders social media page below to see their thoughts on the weekend –

Tara Morrison – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087208255688 

Cam Rende – https://www.facebook.com/Cam-Rende-80-103641782246962

Arthur Sissis & Sam Pezzetta –https://www.facebook.com/ArthurSissis61RacingTeam

Olly Simpson https://www.facebook.com/ollysimpsonracing

Dallas Skeer – https://www.facebook.com/DallasSkeerRacing

Ty Lynch – https://www.facebook.com/TyraLynchRacing

Michael Kemp – https://www.facebook.com/michaelkempracing

Dallas Skeer Racing – https://www.facebook.com/DallasSkeerRacing

Declan Carberry – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057635011292

Cooper Rowntree – https://www.facebook.com/CooperRowntree57

Brock Quinlan – https://www.facebook.com/brockquinlan87

Ryder Gilbert – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089634796268

Rikki Henry – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076832051611

Our riders are currently coming home to rest up before taking off over the border to the iconic Philip Island, though the 27-29 October for Round 6 of the 2023 mi-Bike Australian Superbike Championship and get ever so much closer to the 2023 ASBK finale.

Follow all the ASBK action on the below links –

WEBSITE;             https://www.asbk.com.au/

SOCIALS;              https://www.facebook.com/asbksuperbikes

RESULTS;             https://www.computime.com.au/Default 

Round 5 results – and where they are all sitting in the Championship after round 5 of 7 rounds!