American might targets Bayliss Classic

World-class action is guaranteed for next month's 2017 Motul Pirelli Troy Bayliss Classic, which will be presented by Shannon's Insurance at NSW's Taree Motorcycle Club on Saturday, January 21.

Three AMA Pro flat track aces have signed up for the event, with Henry Miles, Sammy Halbert and Jared Mees all set to face off against the local Australian talent.

The trio are no strangers to Taree's oil-based track, with Wiles and Halbert both having contested the event for the last three years. Mees, however, will be heading Down Under for the third time next month.

Mees, who is an X-Games gold medallist and a four-time AMA Grand National Champion, said the event is growing in size and reputation for good reason.

“Racing in Australia is one of the moments in my season I look forward to the most,” he said.

“The event is great; I have made a lot of new friends and I love meeting Australia's racing fans.

“Last year was upsetting for the racing side of things as the rain didn’t give us a chance to contest the final events, so we will all have a little bit of unfinished business to address.

“I am recovering from a broken collarbone and will miss the Superprestigio but I will be ready to get my season underway on January 21 in Australia."

Event organiser Troy Bayliss said the track had undergone a range of improvements in recent times.

“The Taree Motorcycle Club has done an incredible job,” he said.

“There are some big improvements for spectators and the track itself is looking great.

“I am also really excited to confirm that once again we have three of the best AMA Pro flat track racers onboard for the 2017 event.

“This event continues to grow, and our rider line-up for the 2017 event promises to deliver some incredible on track battles.”

For more information visit www.troybaylissevents.com.