That first-round feeling is back, equal parts focus and nerves.

Hibiscus Coast rider Logan Rowell starts his New Zealand Superbikes national campaign in Christchurch at Euromarque Motorsport Park on Saturday, January 31 to Sunday, February 1, racing in the Supersport 600 class.

He arrives with form already on the board from the Suzuki International Series, including P3 at Round 2 at Circuit Chris Amon at Manfeild, plus a double P4 at Round 1 at Taupo Motorsport Park.

Moving up to the 600 class has changed the whole equation.

The bike costs more to build and run, and there are more consumables like tyres, fuel, and brake pads, plus extra safety gear such as an airbag vest.

Logan Rowell, and Cameron Leslie. Photo: Ninja Photography

On track, he says the speed and intensity lift again, with more variables and tougher competition.

He has made a clear step forward in braking and corner speed.

He is still chasing that perfect drive out of corners, which he puts down to how committed he is prepared to be on the throttle.

“I feel ready, the time has finally come to start my national campaign. After a strong Suzuki International Series I feel ready to bring the fight to the front and show everyone what im capable of.”

Photo: ASP Photography

Looking ahead, his home round is Hampton Downs Motofest on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. Tickets are listed at nzsuperbikeseries.co.nz/motofestbikeshow.

Logan says to come find him and the Double Six Motorsport team and say hi.

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