Teenager Matt Davies has been the latest inclusion for the Motul Pirelli Troy Bayliss Classic, scheduled for 18 January at Taree Motorcycle Club.

Winner of nine Australian Junior Championships in dirt track, the 17-year-old will replace British Superbike contender Josh Brookes in the 36-rider field.

The former European Junior Cup winner and youngest-ever World Supersport regular is excited to line-up alongside an all-star cast.

“I am very excited to be asked to ride the Troy Bayliss Classic against all the legends,” Davies said. “It is going to be awesome to be back at my grassroots racing and this event is such a boost for dirt track.”

Event organiser Troy Bayliss said he had been watching Matt’s progress with interest for some time.

“I am excited to be bringing Matt Davies into the Allstars line-up for the Troy Bayliss Classic,” Bayliss said.

“Matt has been in the UK chasing the dream for a while, he surprised me when he won the shootout at the Akubra Classic, and living next door to the West Wyalong Oil Track will provide some stiff competition.

“We are going to need some ammunition against the boys from the USA and I think Matt will definitely surprise a few.”

Visit www.troybaylissevents.com for ticketing information on the 2014 event.