Three-time Australian Superbike Champion
Shawn Giles joins Crump in the Legends field and will be aiming for his first podium at the iconic event.
The Victorian racer said he feels better prepared for this year's event.
‰ÛÏI am really looking forward to mixing it up with the Legends at the Troy Bayliss Classic," Giles said. "Hopefully this year I will be in contention for the podium."
The competitive Legends field features an incredible line-up of racers including
Damon Buckmaster,
Vaughn Style,
Kevin Horton,
Phil Lovett,
Anthony Gunter,
Rick Rice,
Wayne Clark,
Chris Watson and
Stephen Gall.
Gall will be one to watch, the motocross icon boasts five Australian Motocross Championships, four Mr Motocross titles, three Australian Dirt Track Championships and is a two-time winner of the Finke Desert race.
As preparation ramps up for the January 21 event Troy Bayliss Events have welcomed Uni Filter as an Official Partner of the 2017 Troy Bayliss Classic.
For further informtion on the 2017 Motul Pirelli Troy Bayliss Classic presented by Shannon's Insurance or to purchase tickets to the January 21 event visit
troybaylissevents.com
Main Photo: Jason Crump is looking forward to competing against a strong line-up of challengers in the Legends class