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The new-look GP Juniors Cup will commence at Wakefield Park on 17-19 March alongside round two of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) presented by Motul Pirelli.

For 12 to under 16 year-olds, it’s an ideal platform for aspiring young talent to learn their craft prior to stepping up to the YMF R3 Cup and other development categories.

“The aim is to unearth new talent and foster future champions,” explained category co-ordinator Mark Bracks. “The introduction of the one-make GP Juniors Cup ensures a level playing field for everyone.

“By keeping the Yamaha R15 as standard and controlled as possible keeps costs down, making it more attractive and viable for mums and dads, as well as providing a platform for highlighting true road race talent.”

Motorcycling Australia technical officer Pip Harrison added: “The GP Juniors Cup is a fantastic platform suited to entry-level competition. The Yamaha R15’s handling and power delivery characteristics are predictable, dependable and reliable.”

The GP Juniors Cup package priced at $4499 includes the following:
– New Yamaha YZF-R15.
– Race fairing set.
– Braided steel front brake line.
– Lower set handlebars.
– Adjustment plates for rear set foot-pegs.
– Engine cover crash knobs fitted.
– Performance exhaust system fitted.
– Alternate rear sprockets kit.
– Rear stand pickups to enable race stand to be used.
– Graphics kit.

2017 GP Juniors calendar:
Rd1 – 17-19 March – Wakefield Park, NSW (ASBK)
Rd2 – 28-30 April – Winton Motor Raceway, VIC (ASBK)
Rd3 – 17-18 June – Morgan Park, QLD (Southern Downs Series)
Rd4 – 5-6 August – Wakefield Park, NSW (St George Series)
Rd5 – 25-27 August – Morgan Park, QLD (ASBK)
Rd6 – 11-12 November – Broadford, VIC (VRRC)
Rd7 – 24-26 November – Mallala Motorsport Park, SA

Visit www.gpjuniorsaustralia.com.au for more information on the GP Juniors Cup and GP Juniors Australia series, taking off during season 2017.