Last weekend, the 2024 ASBK (Australian Superbike Championship) wrapped up right here in South Australia with an action-packed Round 7 at the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park. A strong contingent of South Aussies took to the track, competing against Australia’s best and coming away with a string of podium finishes. Let’s dive into just some of the stories that made up a massive weekend of racing.
Arthur Sissis took out two podiums in the Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship, with a 3rd, 5th, and an exceptionally close dash to the line in Race 3, finishing just 0.230 seconds behind Victoria’s Josh Waters.
In the Michelin Supersport Championship, Olly Simpson edged out NSW’s Archie McDonald in qualifying to claim a Pole going into the weekend’s racing. From there, it was a battle at the front, with Simpson taking second by just 0.085 seconds in the opening race. He then finished Race 2 in fourth place, and Race 3 in second, securing third overall in the Supersport Championship, just 2 points behind McDonald.
The final Road and Race Supersport Championship round had plenty for South Aussie fans to cheer about, with a whole stack of SA riders eyeing off top spots and the debut appearance of both Rikki Henry and Archie Schmidt, fresh off their 2024 Asia Talent Cup final round. Schmidt wasted no time in mixing it with the front pack, qualifying second going into the racing. Jordan Simpson would equally prove tough competition for the top 3 contenders, claiming third and second across the first two races. In the final race, Schmidt and Simpson shared the podium in second and third, respectively, wrapping up the weekend with Schmidt just 0.20 seconds off first and 0.355 seconds separating the two hometown racers.
Jai Strugnell joined the list of podium scorers over the weekend, taking an early second-place finish in Race 1.
In the ShopYamaha R3 Cup, Jordan Simpson continued his podium streak with two third-place finishes and a second, securing third overall for the 2024 ShopYamaha R3 Cup, just 2 points behind NSW’s Will Nassif.
To see all the round 7 and 2024 ASBK Championship overall results of our South Aussies – Click Here.
As our SA riders reflect on an exciting final round and the 2024 season wrap-up, check out their behind-the-scenes stories on social media. They’re taking a well-deserved break before gearing up for an even bigger return in 2025!
Cover image thanks to Pit Lane Studio.
Unitech Racing Team –https://www.facebook.com/ArthurSissis61RacingTeam
Arthur Sissis – https://www.facebook.com/arthursissis61
Michael Kemp – https://www.facebook.com/michaelkempracing
Ty Lynch – https://www.facebook.com/TyraLynchRacing
Declan Carberry – https://www.instagram.com/dj220racing/
Brad Raethel – https://www.instagram.com/bradraethel47/
Olly Simpson – https://www.instagram.com/ollysimpson45/
Sam Pezzetta – https://www.instagram.com/pezzetta_51/
Cooper Rowntree – https://www.facebook.com/CooperRowntree57
Ryder Gilbert – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089634796268
Brock Quinlan – https://www.instagram.com/brockquinlan87/
Callum Morrison – https://www.instagram.com/callummorrison55/
Tara Morrison – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087208255688
Archie Schmidt – https://www.instagram.com/archieschmidt169/
Rikki Henry – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076832051611
Hudson Air – https://www.instagram.com/hudsonair71/
Georgia Stephens – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082959693425