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The split in roadracing down under between the ASBK & FX-ASC seems to be coming to an end with the FX-ASC series being the victor, thank god!
Suzuki : (a main stay for expensive ASBK racing & double defending champs) have pulled out of the ASBK, sighting cuts to budget & lack of sponsorship! Rather ironic seeing they where all for "factory" bikes when 10 bikes where on the grid!!!
Honda : another main stay of expensive factory ASBK racing - have withdrawn from the ASBK, most likely to enter FX-ASC...
Yamaha : moved to the FX-ASC 4 years ago - official team will run 4 bikes & welcome the return of other manufacturers...
BMW : Withdrew from the ASBK on Sunday & will race in the FX-ASC...
Kawasaki : Already committed to FX-ASC with numerous supported riders...
MV Agusta : New factory team will race ASBK, waiting to hear if there plans change now!
The FX-ASC released there calender 6 months ago, the ASBK about 3 weeks ago (clashing 2 of 6 dates, again) - FX-ASC have a tv package, ASBK - nothing yet.... They have been a joke for 5 years now, the promoter & Motorcycling Australia!
The FX run Australasian Superbike Championship should have healthy grids of 25 riders with most manufacturers all competing against each other - its a start in hopefully rebuilding Australian road racing to being like the glory days of the 90's, fingers crossed anyway!
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