All-star cast readies for teams race event this Saturday night.
The Motul Pirelli Baylisstic Scramble will take centre stage this weekend at MOTO EXPO Brisbane, presented by InsureMyRide, on 21-23 March.
The teams dirt track racing event will run on the RNA Showground’s main arena on Saturday evening between 6:00–8:00pm. The event is included in Saturday’s general entry ticket and is open to all ages.
The 20-rider line-up includes some of Australia’s motorcycle racing royalty such as three-time World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss, three-time Speedway World Champion Jason Crump, MotoGP ace Chris Vermeulen, motocross legend Stephen Gall, former MotoGP racer Gary McCoy, World Supersport Champion Karl Muggeridge, and multiple Australian Superbike Champion Jamie Stauffer.
Current Australian motocross contender Brenden Harrison will also join the program just one week out from the MX Nationals opener.
Event organiser and team captain Troy Bayliss said he was excited to reveal the full rider line-up for the Motul Pirelli Baylisstic Scramble.
“It is awesome to be bring motorcycle racing back to Brisbane’s RNA Showground’s,” Bayliss said. “This event will be like no other and ads another dimension to MOTO EXPO.
“We have an incredible line-up of racers from a range of disciplines and to have them racing each other in the middle of Brisbane city is a huge coup.”
Brenden Stoeckert, general manager of Link International praised the initiatives being implemented by Troy Bayliss Events.
“Troy Bayliss Events are a breath of fresh air for the motorcycle industry,” Stoeckert said. “They bring the excitement of spectacular racing back to the enthusiasts and showcase the spirit of our sport to the general public.
“It is a pleasure for Link International to be involved and supporting the event with our premier brands of Motul and Pirelli which are also synonymous with motorcycle racing.”
MOTO EXPO is set to be the largest motorcycle exhibition ever seen in Queensland. Visitors can expect to see latest products and services on display with up to 100 exhibitors and an incredible entertainment line-up.
2014 Motul Pirelli Baylisstic Scramble Teams:
Troy Bayliss – Captain (Three-time World Superbike Champion)
Mick Kirkness (2013 Troy Bayliss Classic Champion)
Marty McNamara (King of Nepean winner)
Matt Walters (2013 Australian Prostock Champion)
Jason Crump – Captain (Three-time Speedway World Champion)
Brenden Harrison (Australian motocross racer)
Gary McCoy (Former WSBK and MotoGP racer)
Jamie Stauffer (Multiple Australian Superbike Champion)
Chris Vermeulen – Captain (World Supersport Champion, MotoGP racer)
Robbie Bugden (Five-time NZ Superbike Champion)
Karl Muggeridge (World Supersport Champion)
Luke Gough (Three-time Australian Long Track Champion)
Stephen Gall – Captain (Four-time Mr Motocross, multiple Australian Motocross Champion)
Luke Richards (Australian dirt track star)
Glenn Scott (Australian Superbike contender)
Ian Hamilton (Australian dirt track racer)
Paul Caslick – Captain (Nine-time Australian champion)
Allan McDonald (Dirt track racer)
Grant Charnock (Long track racer)
Matt Davies (Australian Supersport contender)