Team Honda Racing press release:

Crankt Protein Honda Racing’s Troy Herfoss has finished second in round three of the 2017 Australian Superbike Championship at Winton Motor Raceway, maintaining his title challenge in Victoria.

Defending champion Herfoss was fastest on Friday and qualified second on Saturday aboard his CBR1000RR SP, before going on to finish with 4-2 results in the pair of 16-lap races.

Herfoss led the opening 11 laps in both races today, albeit missing out on the victory, but has closed to within nine points of the championship lead – currently tied for second with round winner Wayne Maxwell.

Teammate Bryan Staring overcame a challenging beginning to the round to qualify in sixth place, then register 8-7 finishes for seventh overall. He has maintained fifth in the championship standings.

The 2017 ASBK series will now take a two-month break before returning to action at Hidden Valley Raceway in the Northern Territory on 7-9 July.

To stay up to date with the Crankt Protein Honda Racing Team, visit the team’s official website at www.teamhondaracing.com.au or follow @teamhondaracing on social media.