The power couple of Kiwi motorcycle racing look set to continue their winning ways in the final two rounds of the Star Insure New Zealand Superbike Championship Series – at Hampton Downs and Taupo – next month.
Husband and wife Jake and Avalon Lewis dominated the opening two rounds of the series this month – at Invercargill and Timaru – leaving the South Island with a maximum six wins apiece.
However, it’s Avalon who holds the bragging rights with two pole positions and 172 points to Jake’s one pole and 171 points.
The couple, who have recently moved to Australia, are part of the official Yamaha team, Kiwi Motorsports Developments, based in Christchurch.
Avalon races a Yamaha R7 in the Protwins class and Jake a Yamaha R6 in the Supersport 600 category.
They continue their championship pursuits in the North Island at Hampton Downs MotoFEST on March 8-9 and Taupo MotoMANIA on March 15-16.
“I’m looking forward to another couple of great weekends of racing,” Avalon said.
“I know Billee will be super-fast on the tracks she knows so well.”
Jake is also expecting to face even more determined rivals.
“All the guys battle hard, so let’s roll it into the final rounds.”
For Avalon, these last two rounds will her final opportunity to hone her racecraft before leaving for Europe to contest the Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship, where she will be up against 21 of the world’s top female racers, all Yamaha R7-mounted.
One of her rivals on the world stage will be Taupiri teenager Billee Fuller, currently lying second in the Protwins championship.
Off the track the pair have joined forces and have been actively fund-raising to help cover the costs of their $250,000 world title challenge.
The racing action for NZSBK continues in March with Round 3 taking place at Hampton Downs where it also comprises the annual motorcycling extravaganza of MotoFEST, so expect to see plenty of classic bikes and classic racers battling on the twists and turns.
Event Features
LEGENDS: Meet Superbike and MotoGP Legends Daryl Beattie and Aaron Slight as well as Andrew Stroud.
STAR INSURE LEGENDS GARAGE: Meet our legends and view an array of iconic classic bikes.
BIKE PARK: Witness a massive bike show’n’shine event, where we’ll separate the brands – who will win the battle of the brands! All attendees who come on their bikes get FREE infield parking.
TRACK CRUISE RECORD ATTEMPT: We’re going attempt to set a record by putting as many bikes out on track at lunchtime as we can, so come assist us!
SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT: Stay for a while longer on Saturday and enjoy Live Band, a few Beers & a Burger, in and around the Legends Garage.
The final round of the NZSBK series heads to Taupo where the flat terrain will be a total contrast from the undulating Hampton Downs. With titles to be decided, you can expect the racing to be fierce, while there’ll also be plenty of other entertainment with the new MotoMANIA event comprised with the national series.
For more info on Hampton Downs MotoFEST, click here.
For more info on Taupo MotoMANIA, click here.
MotoFEST 2024 was a great weekend of action. Check the gallery below.
