Cycle News Staff | November 12, 2024
Josh Waters has secured a historic fourth Australian Superbike Championship title following an intense final round of the 2024 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK), presented by Motul, at The Bend in South Australia on November 10.
Josh Waters pulls the biggest smile possible after taking a fourth ASBK title.
Entering the third and final race at The Bend, Waters (McMartin Racing Ducati) led his closest rival, Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team), by 25 points. When Jones crashed on the first lap, Waters’ path to the title became assured—even a race retirement wouldn’t have denied him the championship.
Despite this, Waters pushed on, ending the race less than a second behind outgoing champion Troy Herfoss (DesmoSport Ducati), who took the third race victory of the weekend.
With this 2024 championship, Waters adds to his previous ASBK titles from 2009, 2012 and 2017. This victory marks a redemption for Waters at The Bend after narrowly missing out on the title to Herfoss in a dramatic final round in 2023.
Waters now stands as the most successful rider in the ASBK Championship’s 35-year history, surpassing three-time champions like Jones, Herfoss, Shawn Giles, Wayne Maxwell and Glenn Allerton.
“That was bloody awesome! I’m so grateful to the McMartin Racing Team, and I’m just thrilled—it’s been a long time since I last won a championship,” Waters said with relief.
“Each championship has been special, but what I went through leading up to this one makes it even more meaningful. Thank you to everyone who supports me.”
Waters completed the seven-round championship with 321.5 points, with Jones holding onto second place at 276.5 points, followed by Broc Pearson (DesmoSport Ducati) in third with 264.5 points. CN
2024 Australian Superbike Round 7 Results
