The 2013 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) comes to a head at Phillip Island on Victoria’s spectacular southern coastline.

A full complement of feature and support classes will take on one of the world’s most highly-regarded circuits, renowned for its fast, flowing nature and constantly changing weather.

Team Suzuki’s Wayne Maxwell carries a significant 31-point lead into the finale, heading teammate Robbie Bugden, with Glenn Allerton a further three points in arrears.

A runner-up for a number of years, 2013 looks certain to be Maxwell’s year after he has borne the brunt of bad luck in seasons past.

Bugden is on form and will push him at the front, as will Allerton, who is eager to end a tough campaign on a high note.

Team Honda Racing carries winning momentum from Darwin, and both Jamie Stauffer and Josh Hook have proven they are capable of running at the front.

The class also incorporates a close battle for privateers spoils, currently led by Linden Magee, with Glenn Scott just a point behind.

The Supersport battle will also be intense. Caterpillar Yamaha EPS rider Daniel Falzon has a 20-point lead over fellow R6 rider Aaron Morris – a handy buffer but certainly not enough to make the title a foregone conclusion.

The class range also sees Prostock, Moto3/125GP, 250 Production and Sports Racers on the roster, making for a packed weekend.

Team Honda Racing’s Josh Hook is one of a number of potential race winners at the ASBK season finale. Image: Andrew Gosling/TBG Sport.

Circuit Location:

Back Beach Rd, Phillip Island.

Circuit Facts:

Length: 4.448 kilometres
Turns: 12
Lap record: 1m32.316, Wayne Maxwell (Honda)

Rider List:

6. Robert BUGDEN (Team Volvo Group Suzuki GSX-R1000)
14. Glenn ALLERTON (Next Gen Motorsports BMW HP4)
18. Ben HENRY (Cube Racing Team Suzuki GSX-R1000)
19. Phil LOVETT (Kawasaki ZX-10R)
27. Jamie STAUFFER (Team Honda Racing CBR1000RR)
34. Josh HOOK (Team Honda Racing CBR1000RR)
38. Linden MAGEE (Next Gen Motorsports BMW HP4)
47. Wayne MAXWELL (Team Suzuki GSX-R1000)
60. Ben BURKE (BCperformance Kawasaki ZX-10R)
68. Glenn SCOTT (InsureMyRide Racing CBR1000RR)
86. Beau BEATON (Racers Edge Performance Suzuki GSX-R1000)

Event Schedule:

Current Standings:

Superbike Standings (after six of seven rounds):

1. Wayne MAXWELL 224
2. Robert BUGDEN 193
3. Glenn ALLERTON 189
4. Jamie STAUFFER 180
5. Josh HOOK 167
6. Glenn SCOTT 132
7. Linden MAGEE 129
8. Beau BEATON 127
9. Phil LOVETT 103
10. Ben HENRY 89

Supersport Standings (after five of six rounds):

1. Daniel FALZON 209
2. Aaron MORRIS 189
3. Michael BLAIR 166
4. Chris QUINN 153
5. Callum SPRIGGS 147
6. Aiden WAGNER 136
7. Ryan TAYLOR 135
8. Aaron GOBERT 117
9. Mason COOTE 97
10. Kyle BUCKLEY 86

Event Entry:

Adult: $25 (Saturday), $35 (Sunday) or $40 (weekend)
Child (12-16 years): $15 (Saturday), $20 (Sunday) or $30 (weekend)
Pensioner: $15 (Saturday), $20 (Sunday) or $30 (weekend)

Free entry all day Friday.

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2013 Series Calendar:

Rd1 – 22-24 February – Phillip Island, VIC (non-championship for SBK)
Rd2 – 5-7 April – Symmons Plains, TAS
Rd3 – 14-16 June – QLD Raceway, QLD
Rd4 & 5 – 1-4 August – Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
Rd6 – 12-15 September – Hidden Valley Raceway, NT
Rd7 – 5-6 October, Phillip Island, VIC