Rider numbers are up for grabs ahead of the 2013 ASBK season. Image: TBG Sport/Andrew Gosling.

Rider number applications are now open for the 2013 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK).

In previous years, all series riders have been required to apply for a number at the beginning of the season.

The application process has been changed for 2013, and you will only need to apply for a number if you:

• Wish to change your number from the one you had in 2012

• Did not have a number in 2012 and wish apply for a number for 2013

• Wish to change from your 2012 number to a number between 1 and 10 based on your competition rankings in 2012

Rider number applications are now open and must be received no later than Friday 21 December 2012. Riders will be notified of the outcome of their applications in January 2013.

Rider number application forms and a list of registered numbers can be downloaded from the MA website at www.ma.org.au/forms.