Leader Daniel Falzon (JD Racing, Yamaha YZF-R1) has reigning champion Troy Herfoss (Crankt Protein Honda Racing, CBR-1000SP) and Robbie Bugden (Kawasaki BCperformance, ZX-10R) in close points proximity. 

This trinity of riders will likely be locked in a competitive battle for the Championship lead. Riders will have to walk the line between pushing hard for victory and playing it safe to secure points.

Daniel Falzon of the JD Racing Team has impressed the ASBK paddock by taking the fight to the factory teams on his race proven privateer Yamaha YZF-R1. After winning an incredible trifecta in races at Round One Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Falzon set himself up brilliantly with a commanding championship lead.

Although Round Two at Wakefield Park Raceway, he was not as dominating, Falzon managed to defend his Championship lead successfully with a strong podium finish at a track which is not his favourite. Currently, Falzon is heading to a track where he has increased confidence at Winton Motor Raceway. A strong and steady weekend is required to maintain the gap to the chasing pack.

Round Two of the ASBK at Wakefield Park Raceway saw Crankt Protein Honda Racing’s Troy Herfoss strike back, narrowly missing out on winning both races on his home circuit. Now the 2016 champ, who now has a total of 101 starts with his Victorian based team, is in a strong position to carry out his title defence, as the racing progresses towards the mid stages of the year.

Herfoss knows what it takes to achieve Championship glory and it won’t be long until he will attempt to stamp his authority on his rivals and achieve back-to-back titles. Winton Motor Raceway witnessed Herfoss clench the 2016 Championship last year, so he will be looking forward to competing at a track which holds great memories for the Honda star.

Robbie Bugden of the Kawasaki BCperformance Team has utilised his wealth of Superbike experience and is sitting pretty in third position in the standings. While he hasn’t managed to claim a win in 2017 yet, Bugden has achieved excellent consistency with many podium finishes. Budgen is a natural fit for the ZX-10R and will likely achieve wins in the near future if he maintains this level of competitiveness.

Herfoss also improved in the standings towards the end of the Official ASBK Test to claim the third fastest time, after not appearing as strong as the Yamaha’s on day one. Bugden finished in a solid eight position in the overall lap times.