Image: Keith Muir.

An all-new Pro-Am division has been announced within the Ipone Superbike category for remaining rounds of the 2015 Swann Insurance Australasian Superbike Championship.

The sub-class has been introduced to highlight the ability and excellent results of the non-factory team Superbike competitors, who often compete in the shadow of the factory team riders in the premier ranks.

All non-factory riders are eligible and will be point-scored in the six round Pro-Am championship. The overall championship, which all competitors in the Superbike class are eligible for, will continue on for all seven rounds.