Broc Parkes was solid on debut with Yamaha Racing at Sydney Motorsport Park. Image: Keith Muir.

The opening round of the FX-Superbike series marked the Yamaha Racing with Yamalube debut for world experienced Broc Parkes.

Parkes lined up in both the Formula Oz and FX-Superbike classes and competed well all weekend despite limited time on the new bikes.

Parkes claimed second on the day in the Formula Oz Yamaha R1 behind stable mate Kevin Curtain.

He took 2-2-4 race finishes in a workmanlike performance that sees him well placed as the championship moves on.

Parkes also managed a hard fought fourth overall in the hotly contested FX-Superbike Championship with more consistent results.

His 4-5-2 finishes saw him get better as the day went on and just missed the podium by a single point.

“It was a tough weekend in a couple of ways,” Parkes said. “Getting used to new bikes and conditions that changed by the race was hard, but I felt better as the weekend went on.

“It was good to finish the weekend on a strong note with a second in the final Superbike race and in a good battle with the top guys.

“I hope to make similar gains at round two and keep building momentum as the championship continues.”

Parkes will head to Europe for World Endurance testing with the Monster Energy Yamaha Austria Racing Team before the next FX round at Winton on 5-7 April.