ROUND three of the Southern Downs Road Race Series is set to roar into action on 18 and 19 of June at Morgan Park Raceway in Warwick.
Special guests, the GP Juniors will be on track as part of their National Championship.
Event spokesman Simon Dickson said tomorrow’s racing stars would compete for national supremacy and while the riders may be pint-sized, their skill and tenacity will have them pushing to their limits.
“On the other end of the scale from the GP Juniors they will have the Superbikes,” he said.
“The race for the Queensland Championships begins here for the Superbike (Formula 1) and Supersport (Formula 2) classes.
“With plenty of potential race winners in each class, it’s difficult to pick who will lead the title chase after this round.
“For the corner speed carrying smaller capacity 250/300 Production and Moto3 machines it’s time for them to wrap up their Queensland Championships,” he said.
Dickson, competing in the 250/300 Production class, and Brian Houghton on his Moto3, both took a perfect 100 points from round one and will be looking to keep their leads and wrap up their respective titles, however it’s won’t be easy, with both having to deal with a wave of hungry competitors behind them.
Round three marks the midpoint in the season for Southern Downs Series, and while some of the classes possess a dominant force, half of them are a being lead by less than the difference between first and second in a single race.
With 12 races left over the course of the series, the four races at round three can make or break a rider’s championship hopes.
Classes competing at round three:
* Formula 1 (Superbikes).
* Formula 2 (Supersport).
* Formula 3 (400cc and twin sport).
* Formula 4 (Up to 500cc, pre 1995).
* Formula 6 (Over 500cc, pre 2000).
* Moto3/125GP.
* 250/300 Production.
* Supermoto.
* GP Juniors.
* Club Racer (introductory class, open to all bikes).
The cooler temperatures expected at round three will test the rider’s ability to judge the available grip, the cool air brings with it extra horsepower, so if the track is grippy riders have the opportunity to better their personal best times, and maybe challenge the lap record.
Simon Dickson said the weekend wasn’t just for the experienced racers.
“The Motorcycle Sportsmen of Queensland First Time Free initiative enables riders to take the first steps to becoming racers without breaking the bank,” he said.
“Being run at all five rounds of the Pirelli Southern Downs Road Race Series a number of new racers have taken their first steps into the sport, and we hope to help many more dip their toes to see if it’s the sport for them.
“If you think you have what it takes, come out and talk to the officials and riders, and you could be signing up to race at round four.
“Spectator entry is free, so jump in the car or hop on a bike and drop out to Morgan Park Raceway.
“You are welcome to walk around the pits and meet the guys and girls that have a passion for racing. There is a canteen on site with great value food.”
Qualifying kicks off at 9am on Saturday morning, while racing begins after lunch, ending around 4pm.
Racing all day Sunday from 8.30am until 4pm.
