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Motorcycling Australia (MA) has revealed plans for the 2015 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK), set to undergo a series of vital revisions next season under the management of the national governing body.

The announcement indicates the ASBK series will remain separate to its rival Australasian Superbike Championship (ASC) run by Australian Road and Track Rider Promotions (ARTRP) under the Australian Auto-Sport Alliance (AASA) governing body.

Instead, MA will oversea the organisation of the series, running events in association with state-based clubs – a structure similar to that currently used to host the Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC).

“The pinnacle event of Australian road racing is undergoing some pivotal changes for 2015,” a statement from MA reads. “The Australian championship has a strong history of producing competitive riders and exciting competition in Australia’s domestic road racing scene and this past success will be the foundation MA will build on for future years.

“The ASBK championship will be centrally managed by MA and incorporate four to five rounds in multiple states across the country. MA plans to include South Australia in 2016 with options in Tasmania and Northern Territory also being considered beyond 2015.

“MA will co-promote each round with a club in each of the states that the championship will visit. RACESAFE will continue to provide world-class medical care at the ASBK, ensuring the level of competitor safety and care at the event continues to be the very best available.”

The 2015 ASBK is due to commence at Phillip Island’s Superbike World Championship on 20-22 February for limited classes. Information on remaining rounds is yet to be detailed.

According to to announcement, classes and rules will be confirmed in the coming weeks in addition to announcements with further championship details.