Will Hunt and Xavier Curmi.  Photos courtesy of Motorcycling Australia / RbMotoLens

THE 2026 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) powers into life at Phillip Island this weekend (February 20-22), with stacked fields across the four classes: SW-Motech Superbike, Kawasaki Supersport/Supersport Next Gen and Race and Road Supersport 300.

The Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit is the most iconic circuit on the ASBK calendar and one of the most popular circuits with both Australian and international competitors. A classic and purpose-built motorcycle track that is undulating, fast and flowing, suiting the rhythm of motorcycling riding perfectly. First opened in 1956, the Island is a pure riders’ circuit, boasting one of the highest average top speeds for any track around the world.

Western Sydney riders will be competing in the following classes: Superbike: (JJ Nahlous – Glenwood; Jake Favelle – Cattai); Supersport 600: (Jake Farnsworth – Glenhaven); Supersport 300: (Zac Russo – Sackville North, Adam Jordan – East Kurrajong).

Familiar faces missing Round One will be William Hunt (Mulgoa Rise), Xavier Curmi (Wallacia) and Elijah Andrew, with all three teams chasing additional sponsors to help ease the considerable financial burden of the racing season and therefore committing to a shorter racing program for 2026.