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April 29th, 2005

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Round two of the Australian Superbike Championships commences tomorrow at Eastern Creek, NSW and Honda Australia’s factory riders are aiming to do no less than hold on to their primary positions.

Since the first round held at Phillip Island four weeks ago, the Team have been busy with a fruitful testing session at Winton, as well as being involved in the launch of the new Honda RACESAFE Medical Team.

Bringelly based Josh Brookes, who currently leads both the Superbike and Supersport classes is relaxed about the coming round at his home town.

Brookes skillfully launched this season’s 600cc class with a perfect score of 76 points after taking pole position and subsequently obliterating the competition in each of the three races.

He also claimed the win in the Superbike class on points after some close competition from team mate Adam Fergusson and Suzuki’s Shawn Giles, taking him to this weekend’s round as outright leader in both championships.

“I always go well at Eastern Creek and my mechanic Garry House and Manager, Paul Free have gotten both CBR’s even a bit more dialed in so I’m anticipating a good result, all things going to plan,” Josh said.

Adam Fergusson sits just 10 points behind his team mate in the 600cc points tally after an equally impressive second place ride last month.

A technical problem in the inaugural Superbike race of the season set him back slightly in the run for first blood, however Fergusson is no stranger to accumulating the points needed over the course of a season.

“I always enjoy racing with Josh in Supersport and our lap times are very comparable so if I can get away well, I’m sure I can get the better of him,” Krusty said.

“The big class is probably a little more of an unknown. There are some very competitive guys in the top 10 so it is a harder game, physically and mentally. I am fully intending to try and hold on to my championship status however.”

Rocket Racing’s young Supersport talent Jason O’Halloran also started off the season in spectacular fashion, and comes to the Creek in third position on 54 points.

“My aim is to always be up in the top three and so far, so good,” the 17 year old said. “I have a fair amount of experience at this track as well since I live in Wollongong so I’m feeling pretty good.”

Unfortunately Jason’s junior team partner, Judd Greedy has been sidelined with a fractured vertebra in his lower back sustained during pre season testing, and isn’t due back until mid season at the earliest.

However, punters will see a ‘temporary pilot’ in the seat of his #99 bike. Jeff Ware, Editor of Australia’s Rapid Magazine will be taking on the challenge on the CBR1000RR for one round only.

“Well its been five years since I did any serious racing, so it should be interesting!,” Jeff joked. “But I am really looking forward to having a go and am grateful to Honda for setting up the ride for me."

 

2005 Australian Superbike Championship
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