The FX-Superbike series re-ignites this weekend at Queensland Raceway after a lengthy break since the Wakefield Park round in early May, with the event marking the start of the second-half of the six round season.

Just 13 points separate a trio of factory Yamaha R1 racers at the head of the FX-Superbike field.

Veteran Kevin Curtain will look to protect a nine-point buffer over Broc Parkes, who has only just touched down in Australia after leading the Yamaha Austria Racing Team to a hard-fought third place at the 8 Hours of Oschersleben in Germany.

Rick Olson is just two points adrift of Parkes, and also eager to make progress.

The winner of all six Prostock races at the recent Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) double-header, Matt Walters is riding confidently aboard his Kawasaki and will aim to trouble the top three as best he can.

The entry list also sees the notable inclusion of former ASBK runner-up Dan Stauffer, aboard an Aluma-Lite Racing BMW S 1000 R, along with Chris Seaton campaigning a Aprilia Factory Racing team RSV4.

Equally as engaging will be the FX-600 battle, which is currently led by Rick Olson. Yamaha teammate Cru Halliday is 15 points in arrears after crash-affected run in round two, and he’ll be aiming to make back the ground lost after opening his season in strong form.

Just 10 points separate positions three through six, with Justin Di Giandomenico maintaining a single-point edge over Aiden Wagner. Michael Blair and Callum Spriggs, who were top performers at the previous ASBK round alongside Wagner, are all in close check.

A notable late inclusion to the FX-600 category is none other than Mike Jones, the 2011 Australian Superstock Champion and current campaigner in the European-based FIM Superstock 600 Championship.

A local to the Ipswich region, Jones is a wildcard addition to the mix and is certain to be challenging category regulars on a track he knows like the back of his hand.

Rick Olson leads the FX-600 category into Queensland Raceway.

Circuit Location:

Champions Way, Ipswich.

Circuit Facts:

Length: 3.14 kilometres
Turns: 6
Lap record: 1m10.058, Kevin Curtain (Yamaha)
Qualifying record: 1m10.022, Kevin Curtain (Yamaha)

Event Entry:

Children (16 and Under): Free
General Admission (Saturday or Sunday): $30
General Admission two-day: $40

Current Standings:

FX-Superbike Standings (after three of six rounds):
1. Kevin Curtain 202
2. Broc Parkes 191
3. Rick Olson 189
4. Chris Trounson 146
5. Matthew Walters 138
6. Paul Byrne 114
7. Lachie Thomas 112
8. Corey Snowsill 111
9. Dustin Goldsmith 100
10. Joel Hughes 94

FX-600 standings (after three of six rounds):
1. Rick Olson 197
2. Cru Halliday 182
3. Justin di Giandomenico 140
4. Aiden Wagner 139
5. Michael Blair 132
6. Callum Spriggs 130
7. Mitch Paynter 112
8. Jordan Carlsson 106
9. Nicky Diles 102
10. Mohd Ramdan 95

Series Calendar:

Rd1 – 1-3 March – Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
Rd2 – 5-7 April – Winton Motor Raceway, VIC
Rd3 – 3-5 May – Wakefield Park Raceway, NSW
Rd4 – 23-25 August – Queensland Raceway, QLD
Rd5 – 4-6 October – Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
Rd6 – 15-16 November – Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW