New Zealand Classic Grand Prix that was run at
this event only and Australian Damian MacKie won
the Shoei Classic Two-Strokes class, this class also
run only at Hampton Downs. Hamilton’s Jesse
Stroud won the Ninja Cup class at Hampton Downs
and Riverton’s Loren May won the Hyosung Cup
class at the weekend.
Other Tourist Trophy title winners were Diprose
(Supersport 300); Jane (650 Pro Twins); Scrivener
and McKeown (Sidecars) and Buchanan
(Supersport 150).
Motorcycling New Zealand roadrace
commissioner Grant Ramage said the racing
had been “hot all weekend”.
“All the classes were well patronised and the
superbike racing was consistently under the lap
record. The big crowd would have been well
entertained,” he said.
“Last season the superbike title went right down
to the wire and was won in the end by just one
point. It might be the same case this year too.”
The 2020 New Zealand Superbike Championships
are supported by Yamaha New Zealand, Aon
Insurance, ICG and Pirelli, Trust Aoraki, Blue Wing
Honda, NZ Racing Board, Bike Rider Magazine
and Sky Sport Next.
Round 1 – January 11-12, Mike Pero Motorsport Park, Christchurch
Round 2 – January 18-19, Levels International Raceway, Timaru
Round 3 – March 7-8, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, North Waikato, Mike Pero MotoFest
Round 4 – March 28-29, Circuit Chris Amon, Manfeild, Feilding
Round 5 – April 4-5, Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park, Taupo
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