The ASBK round at Morgan Park Raceway is always a fan favourite, with great racing witnessed by large crowds of passionate superbike fans year after year. The regional Queensland raceway location sees fans from across Australia flood into the town of Warwick and the Southern Downs region, to capture Australia’s fastest two-wheeled Superbike racers on the tight and twisty 2.967 km circuit.

The return to Morgan Park Raceway for ASBK in 2023 has been made possible thanks to the dedication and support of the Southern Downs Regional Council and track operators – Warwick District Sporting Car Club (WDSCC).

Peter Doyle, CEO, Motorcycling Australia (MA): “We are very pleased to be heading back to Morgan Park Raceway in 2023. It’s a circuit that has supported the ASBK Championship for many years and always creates a great event for riders, teams and the ASBK fans. Our thanks go to Warwick District Sporting Car Club and Southern Downs Regional Council for getting behind the ASBK Championship, with committing to perform the important upgrades and repairs to the circuit. This will ensure a great ASBK Championship round and a good experience on-track for riders. This will translate into amazing racing seen by the fans who are trackside and also at home watching from across the country and around the world.”

The commitment of WDSCC will see upgrades to the racing surface and circuit facilities prior to the ASBK visit in July. These upgrades include resurfacing of the circuit from Turn 7.5 – 10, new track kerbs, track repairs and updated line marking to improve the rider experience. Whilst further works around the pit and paddock will improve the facilities of the riders & teams. 

Steve Gander, President, Warwick District Sporting Car Club (WDSCC): “The Warwick District Sporting Car Club is excited to welcome back the ASBK Championship to Morgan Park Raceway in 2023. The ASBK event is one of the biggest attractions for the Southern Downs region and we wish to continue that relationship for many years to come.  The Car Club is committed to delivering further improvements to the track and facilities over the next several years which will benefit all of our competitors, crews and spectators alike. We are currently performing the necessary works prior to the ASBK event in July and are also in the final stages of developing a Master Plan for our facility. As a club that is full of motorsport enthusiasts, we understand the importance of providing a venue that is challenging for competitors and exciting for spectators without compromising safety. We want everyone to be aware of what Morgan Park Raceway has to offer and the hosting of the ASBK Championship is a perfect opportunity to do so.”

Cr Vic Pennisi, Mayor, Southern Downs Regional Council (SRDC): ‘’We are thrilled to again welcome back the Australian Superbike Championship to the Southern Downs Region. Our region is a great location for major events, and we look forward to welcoming the teams, riders and fans in July for what is sure to be an excellent event at Morgan Park Raceway. We hope visitors will enjoy the best the region has to offer, and to also spend some extra time exploring the large range of activities, attractions, and hospitality throughout the region. Major events in the Southern Downs Regional Council area are important to the economy of the region and the SDRC are pleased to support the ASBK Championship and the Warwick District Sporting Car Club.’’

Today’s announcement creates the final piece of the 2023 ASBK Championship calendar which is shaping up to be the biggest season of ASBK in many years. Each and every round will be a standout event, starting with the Official ASBK Test on 1 -2 February.

2023 ASBK Calendar 

• Official ASBK Test Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW February 1-2
• Round – 1 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC February 24-26
• Round – 2 Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW, March 24-25
• Round – 3 Queensland Raceway, QLD April 28-30
• Round – 4 Hidden Valley Raceway, NT June 16-18
• Round – 5 Morgan Park, QLD July 14-16
• Round – 6 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC October 27-29
• Round – 7 The Bend Motorsport Park, SA December 1 – 3

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2023 will also see a new track debut on the calendar as MotoE takes on Silverstone for the first time. One of the most spectacular, high-speed circuits in the world, the British venue will be a new challenge for the electric field.   

After two pre-season tests, one at Jerez and the other in Barcelona, the season begins at the French Grand Prix at the iconic Le Mans before Round 2 sees MotoE return to the spectacular Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Next up it’s the Sachsenring and a return to Germany, before the TT Circuit Assen ahead of the summer break.  

Silverstone kicks off the second half of the season, ahead of another visit to the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya then stages the penultimate round as the venue changes its slot on the calendar, before Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli rounds out the season in style on the Riviera di Rimini. 

2023 FIM Enel MotoE World Championship Calendar

• 12 May-14 May – France Le Mans – 2 races
• 09-11 – June Italy Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello – 2 races
• 16-18 June – Germany Sachsenring – 2 races
• 23-25 – June Netherlands TT Circuit Assen – 2 races
• 04-06 – August UK Silverstone Circuit – 2 races
• 18-20 – August Austria Red Bull Ring – Spielberg – 2 races
• 01-03 – September Catalunya Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – 2 races
• 08-10 – September San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli – 2 races 

2023 FIM Enel MotoE World Test Calendar

• 06-07-08 March – Spain Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto – 3 days
• 03-04-05 – April Spain Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – 3 days

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2022 MotoGP Calendar

• 06 March Qatar Losail International Circuit
• 20 March Indonesia Mandalika International Street Circuit
• 03 April Republica Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo
• 10 April Americas Circuit of The Americas
• 24 April Portugal Algarve International Circuit
• 01 May Spain Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto
• 15 May France Le Mans
• 29 May Italy Autodromo del Mugello
• 05 June Catalunya Barcelona-Catalunya
• 19 June Germany Sachsenring

• 26 June Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
• 10 July Finland KymiRing
• 07 August Great Britain Silverstone Circuit
• 21 August Austria Red Bull Ring-Spielberg
• 04 September San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
• 18 September Aragón MotorLand Aragón
• 25 September Japan Twin Ring Motegi
• 02 October Thailand Chang International Circuit
• 16 October Australia Phillip Island
• 23 October Malaysia Sepang International Circuit
• 06 November Comunitat Valenciana Comunitat Valenciana-Ricardo Tormo
  

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2022 WorldSBK Calendar

• 8 April Aragón MotorLand Aragón
• 22 April Netherlands TT Circuit Assen
• 20 May Circuito Estoril
• 10 June Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
• 15 July Donnington Park Circuit

• 29 July Autodrom Most
• 9 September Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
• 23 September Catalunya Barcelona-Catalunya
• 7 October Algarve International Circuit
• 21 October Circuito San Juan Villicum
• 18 November Australia Phillip Island

2022 ASBK Calendar

• Round 1 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC 25 – 27 February
• Round 2 Queensland Raceway, Ipswich QLD 18 – 20 March
• Round 3 Wakefield Park Raceway, Goulburn NSW 22 – 24 April 
• Round 4 Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin NT 17 – 19 June  * With Supercars – SBK Only   
• Round 5 Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick QLD 5 – 7 August 
• Round 6 Symmons Plains Raceway – Launceston TAS 20 – 23 October 
• Round 7 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Cowes VIC  – 18-20 November 
• Round 8 The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend SA 2 – 4 December 
• ASBK Night of Champions Dinner – The Bend 4 December  

2022 ProMX Calendar 

• March 27 Wonthaggi Motocross Track, VIC
• April 10 Mackay Motocross Track, QLD
• May 1 Albury-Wodonga Motocross Club, VIC
• May 29 Gilman Motocross, SA
• Jun 26 Maitland, NSW
• July 24 Coffs Harbour Showground, NSW
• August 14 Queensland Moto Park, QLD
• August 20-21 Coolum Pines MX Track, QLD

2022 MotoE Calendar 

• 30 April-01 May – Spain – Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto – 2 races
• 14-15 May – France – Le Mans – 2 races
• 28-29 May – Italy – Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello – 2 races
• 25-26 June – Netherlands TT Circuit Assen – 2 races
• 9-10 – July – Finland KymiRing – 2 races
• 20-21 August – Austria Red Bull Ring – 2 races
• 03-04 September – San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli – 2 races

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After many Ride Days were cancelled due to the NSW COVID-19 lockdowns, the organisers say they are happy to announce that they’re back! You’ll have to get in quick though as the remains dates for 2021 are filling up quickly. See the dates below.

• Wednesday 26th January (Australia Day) – $345 – SOLD OUT
• Friday 4th February – $295 – AVAILABLE
• Sunday 20th February – $345 – AVAILABLE
• Thursday 10th March – $295 – AVAILABLE
• Friday 11th March – $295 – AVAILABLE
• Sunday 20th March – $345 – AVAILABLE
• Monday 21st March – $295 – AVAILABLE
• Monday 4th April – $295 – AVAILABLE
• Monday 18th April (Easter Monday) – $345 – AVAILABLE
• Monday 25th April (Anzac Day) – $345 – AVAILABLE
• Sunday 15th May – $345 – AVAILABLE
• Monday 16th May – $295 – AVAILABLE
• Tuesday 17th May – $295 – AVAILABLE
• Monday 13th June (Queens Birthday) – $345 – AVAILABLE
• Sunday 26th June – $345 – AVAILABLE
• Monday 27th June – $295 – AVAILABLE

During the lockdown, the organisers have been working flat out on some upgrades to make your experience at each and every SMSP Ride Day better! Part of this is going paperless for their Registration & Safety Briefings. When you book for your next SMSP Ride Day, you’ll now get an email confirmation which has a link to your Registration Form & Safety Briefing. These forms can now be completed online prior to the event, speeding up the process of getting you on track.

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• Australian Senior Dirt Track Championship – hosted by North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club at Mick Doohan Raceway, QLD on April 30th – 1st of May.
• Australian Junior Dirt Track Championship – hosted by North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club at Mick Doohan Raceway taking place in QLD on 2nd – 3rd of July.
• Australian Junior Track Championship – hosted by Tamworth Motorcycle club will be held in Tamworth, NSW on the 20th – 21st of August.
• Australian Senior Track Championship – set for in Gunnedah, NSW Hosted by Gunnedah Motorcycle Club on the 24th – 25th of September.
• Australian Classic and Post Classic Dirt Track Championship – hosted by Temora Motorcycle Club will roll into Temora, NSW on 2nd – 3rd of October.

To stay up to date with the latest information and announcements visit the MA website www.ma.org.au. To see more 2021 racing calendar info, head here…

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MotoE Offical Test Dates 

• 07-08-09 March – Spain – Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto – 3 days
• 11-12-13 April – Spain – Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto – 3 days
  

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Offical 2022 MotoE Calendar 

• 30 April-01 May – Spain – Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto – 2 races
• 14-15 May – France – Le Mans – 2 races
• 28-29 May – Italy – Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello – 2 races
• 25-26 June – Netherlands TT Circuit Assen – 2 races
• 9-10 – July – Finland KymiRing – 2 races
• 20-21 August – Austria Red Bull Ring – 2 races
• 03-04 September – San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli – 2 races
  

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