Jack Miller

[wull]

He’s racing the final round of the ASBK season same as he did last year, I haven’t watched this season like I usually do but I’ll make a point of watching this.

[Skub]

That's a sharp looking tool.

[wull]

Jack was 11th fastest after free practise 1, he’s having to get used to the bike just like he did last year. He’s not allowed to run the same ECU as the other guys due to MotoGP testing rules but the stabdsrd V4R electronics are competent enough.

Free practise 2 results

Pos Rider Bike Time/Gap Speed
1 Cru HALLIDAY Yamaha YZF-R1 1m51.518 295
2 Arthur SISSIS Yamaha YZF-R1 +0.073 295
3 Troy HERFOSS Honda CBR RR +0.324 292
4 Jack MILLER Ducati V4R +0.458 296
5 Wayne MAXWELL Ducati V4R +0.460 298
6 Josh WATERS Ducati V4R +0.548 298
7 Glenn ALLERTON BMW M RR +0.869 292
8 Mike JONES Yamaha YZF-R1 +0.870 293
9 Anthony WEST Yamaha YZF-R1 +1.139 284
10 Broc PEARSON Ducati V4R +1.155 296
11 Senna AGIUS Honda CBR RR +1.194 296
12 Bryan STARING Ducati V4R +1.336 294
13 Jed METCHER Yamaha YZF-R1 +1.491 289
14 Billy McCONNELL Yamaha YZF-R1 +1.660 281
15 Daniel FALZON Yamaha YZF-R1 +1.819 288
16 Joel KELSO BMW M RR +3.111 298
17 Max STAUFFER Yamaha YZF-R1 +3.163 293
18 Marcel SHROETTER Yamaha YZF-R1 +3.369 293
19 Ben BURKE Kawasaki ZX10R +4.280 289
20 Matt WALTERS Kawasaki ZX10R +4.365 289
21 Travis WYMAN Yamaha YZF-R1 +5.075 283
22 Chandler COOPER Honda CBR RR +5.782 286
23 Brendan McINTYRE Suzuki GSXR +6.694 279
24 Beau BEATON Ducati V4R +6.852 285
25 Nathan SPITERI BMW M RR +6.922 273
26 Paris HARDWICK Kawasaki ZX10R +7.579 279
27 Michael KEMP Yamaha YZF-R1 +7.695 281
28 Sloan FROST BMW M RR +9.658 279
29 Michael EDWARDS Yamaha YZF-R1 +11.245 273
30 Josh HOOK Honda CBR RR -1m51.518 296

[wull]

[weeksy]

Once again though it does highlight to me just how fast the other guys are.. the guys no-one knows in the local series. Sure Miller isn't a championship winner in GPs but you can bet your arse he's bloody quick. But today, he's not #1 in the Aussie series, despite the fact you'd think, "surely he must destroy them all"..
It seems to take time, practice etc... Not just being stupid fast on a bike.

I think he'll end up getting closer, maybe a top 3....

I must admit, the bike looks stunning.

[wull]

Yeah he was top 3 last year iirc, leading then fell back slightly. The top guys in ASBK are quick.

He went down in FP3

[weeksy]

Got to make them work for their wages

[wull]

I just read that he had planned on testing the bike last week but couldn’t due to other commitments so it’s the first time riding the bike.

[G.P]

Anyone know what channel or platform its being broadcast?

[weeksy]

Usually on Eurosport. Not sure if it's live today/weekend though.

[ChrisW]

It's supposed to be being streamed live, and free, on the ASBK site https://www.asbk.com.au/live-stream/ but it's not clear if that's for Australia only.

[Yorick]

I watched last years race on YouTube

[Couchy]

The standard electronics won't be helping him, give him some more practice time and same ecu and he'll beat them. No domestic SB series is WSB level never mind motogp level. Doesn't mean it isn't good entertainment though

[Yorick]

Back in 70s Sheene was racing in UK every weekend between GP races.

Was always on telly too

[weeksy]

Back in 70s Sheene was racing in UK every weekend between GP races.

Was always on telly too

So half a century ago then

[Bigyin]

I see Billy McConnell is there as well on a Yamaha...... after a full season on a Honda on different electronics not surprised he down the field a bit.

Both given time will climb the order once they get used to the changes.

Eurosport used to show some of the Aussie events but cant find anything listed at the moment

[Yorick]

Back in 70s Sheene was racing in UK every weekend between GP races.

Was always on telly too

So half a century ago then

It was great to see my hero in the flesh.
Best was Scarborough where he whipped everyone.

[Skub]

It shows the massive differences between series. Electronics/no electronics,different tyres with different feel. All that before you get to the bike itself.
No matter how good you are,time is needed to dial in.

It sort of underlines how good Max Biaggi was,going from a championship contender in Motogp,then winning in WSBK.

Fair play to Miller,he has everything to lose with boys lining up to knock him down a peg or two.

[Yorick]

It shows the massive differences between series. Electronics/no electronics,different tyres with different feel. All that before you get to the bike itself.
No matter how good you are,time is needed to dial in.

It sort of underlines how good Max Biaggi was,going from a championship contender in Motogp,then winning in WSBK.

Fair play to Miller,he has everything to lose with boys lining up to knock him down a peg or two.

But he hasn't got a big ego. Other lads just see him having fun.

[Skub]

But he hasn't got a big ego. Other lads just see him having fun.

Even at that,I'd bet there's none who don't want to say they beat Jack Miller in a race. He has a big target on his back. Not every ego could deal with that,so it's good to see him playing regardless.