FIM Oceania Historic Road Race Cup

Their rivalry is already legendary on a number of sporting fronts, and now Australia and New Zealand are adding another chapter with the launch of the inaugural FIM Oceania Historic Road Race Cup, which will be staged at the AMCN International Island Classic at Phillip Island from January 27-29.

Results of the Aussie and Kiwi battles in the International Challenge multi-team event will be counted towards the Cup, and the country which amasses the most points will be crowned the maiden champion.

Island Classic 2015 - Cameron Donald - Paul Young — Island Classic 2015 – Cameron Donald – Paul Young

Peter Doyle, FIM Oceania Deputy President and Motorcycling Australia’s CEO

“In the interest of fostering the rich and lengthy trans-Tasman race history with our fellow motorcycling enthusiasts and competitors from New Zealand, FIM Oceania will for the first time host the FIM Oceania Historic Road Race Cup in 2017 at the AMCN International Island Classic,” said Doyle.

Island Classic 2016 - International Challenge Race Three Start — Island Classic 2016 – International Challenge Race Three Start

“The FIM Oceania Historic Road Race Cup is designed to showcase Aussie and Kiwi competitors in a traditional, friendly rivalry – but for bragging rights of course! The plan is to grow the FIM Oceania Historic Road Race Cup as an annual event.

Damien Kavney - Island Classic 2015 - Image by Russell Colvin — Damien Kavney – Island Classic 2015 – Image by Russell Colvin

“We are looking forward to welcoming New Zealand competitors and friends from ‘across the ditch’ on January 27 at the world famous Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.”

Island Classic 2016 - International Challenge Race One Start — Island Classic 2016 – International Challenge Race One Start

Australia’s fortunes in the Cup will be determined by Jed Metcher, Chas Hern, Shawn Giles, Alex Phillis, John Allen, Scott Webster, Steve Martin, Cameron Donald and Beau Beaton, and in the Kiwi corner will be Damian Mackie, Damien Kavney, Danny Deste, Glenn Hindle, Roger Gunn, Vince Sharpe, Simon Richards, Duncan Coutts and Pete Byers.

Now in its 13th year, the International Challenge (for bikes manufactured between 1973 and 1984) features teams from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, UK and Ireland. As well as looking to reclaim the International Challenge from the UK, the Aussies now have another title to aim for with the FIM Oceania Historic Road Race Cup.

For tickets for the AMCN International Island Classic visit www.islandclassic.com.au

Australia			Captain: Rex Wolfenden
No	First Name	Last Name	Make & Model	Year	Cap
2	Chas	Hern	Honda Harris F1	1982	1100
19	Shawn	Giles	Suzuki Katana	1982	1294
20	Alex	Phillis	Suzuki XR69	1982	1177
22	Jed	Metcher	Honda Harris F1	1982	1100
37	John	Allen	Yamaha TZ	1978	750
76	Scott	Webster	Harris XR69	1982	1200
86	Cameron	Donald	Irving Vincent Black Lightning	1978	1300
99	Steve	Martin	Suzuki Katana	1982	1294
186	Beau	Beaton	Irving Vincent Black Lightning	1978	1300

New Zealand			Captain: Duncan Coutts
No	First Name	Last Name	Make & Model	Year	Cap
6	Damian	Mackie	Yamaha TZ750	1978	750
10	Damien	Kavney	Suzuki XR69	1982	1260
46	Danny	Deste	Honda CB1100R	1980	1155
50	Glenn	Hindle	Suzuki XR69	1980	1170
107	Roger	Gunn	Suzuki GSX1100SD	1982	1294
146	Vince	Sharpe	Harris Suzuki XR69	1981	1280
211	Simon	Richards	Suzuki Katana	1981	1260
335	Duncan	Coutts	Kawasaki KZ 1200	1982	1200
427	Pete	Byers	Suzuki GSX	1982	1100