The Yamaha Racing Team’s Bryan Staring is the 2009 Australian Supersport Champion after maintaining his 100% podium finish record at Phillip Island on the weekend.
The Gold Coast-based R6 rider finished second in race 1 and third in race 2 to seal his first title for the team by a 13-point margin.
He came up trumps in a season-long battle with fellow factory Yamaha R6 rider, 2008 champion Jamie Stauffer, and said he was incredibly proud of the effort and dedication shown by his team.
“I have to say a massive thank you to my team who have not put a foot wrong at any time this year,” said Staring. “They worked so hard all season long and all their hard work has paid off.
“2009 has been a big year for me and winning this title is a major achievement. I was able to finish on the podium at every race which says a lot about the R6 as a race bike.”
“I’d like to also thank Jamie (Stauffer) for a great year, we raced side-by-side in a number of races and had some really good battles.”

Congratulation from the AXO Staff!

Australian Supersport Championship – Final Standings
1. Bryan STARING (VIC), 313 (Yamaha R6)
2. Jamie STAUFFER (NSW), 300 (Yamaha R6)
3. Ben ATTARD (NSW), 216
4. Shannon JOHNSON (VIC), 206
5. Troy HERFOSS (VIC), 197
6. Scott CHARLTON (VIC), 171 (Yamaha R6)
7. Christan CASELLA (VIC), 169 (Yamaha R6)
8. Jed METCHER (VIC), 142 (Yamaha R6)
9. Chris QUINN (NSW), 139 (Yamaha R6)
10. Chas HERN (VIC), 133