The fourth round of the 2017 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) presented by Motul Pirelli is set for Hidden Valley in the Northern Territory this weekend. CycleOnline.com.au previews what’s to come when the lights go out.

Image: Keith Muir.

Round location

Hidden Valley Road
Berrimah, NT

Circuit facts

Length: 2.86 kilometres

Turns: 14
Superbike lap record: Jamie Stauffer 1m06.802s
Supersport lap record: Daniel Falzon 1m09.458s

Event entry

Single-day (available at gate):
Adults $20
Concession $15
15 years and under free

Two-day (available at gate):
Adults $30
Concession $25
15 years and under free

Schedule

Rider lists

Superbike:

Supersport:

Supersport 300:

Moto3/125 GP:

Superbike predictions

First:
Wayne Maxwell – For the first time this season we’re tipping Wayne Maxwell for the win, considering his phenomenal form at Winton last time out for the double. With a proven package and experience on his side, Maxwell should have what it takes to go back-to-back this weekend.

Second:
Josh Waters – There’s something about Josh Waters and Hidden Valley that makes him super-competitive and, as a result, we’re tipping he will have a breakthrough round with Team Suzuki Ecstar. Now equipped with the R model (which is near identical in ASBK trim aside from the forks), if the multi-time champion is to make an impact it will be in Darwin.

Third:
Troy Herfoss – First time out with the brand new CBR1000RR SP2, there’s a lot to learn for Crankt Protein Honda Racing this weekend, but the team has what it takes to fast-track the early stages of development. It’s a bit of an unknown at this point and it could go either way, but a podium on debut would be a good result.

Watch for:
Daniel Falzon, Cru Halliday, Robbie Bugden, Glenn Allerton, Bryan Staring

2017 calendar:

Rd1 – 23-26 February – Phillip Island, VIC (WorldSBK)
Rd2 – 17-19 March – Wakefield Park, NSW
Rd3 – 28-30 April – Winton, VIC
Rd4 – 7-9 July – Hidden Valley, NT
Rd5 – 25-27 August – Morgan Park, QLD
Rd6 – 8-10 September – Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
Rd7 – 6-8 October – Phillip Island, VIC