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BCperformance Kawasaki is pleased to announce the signing of Tom Bramich for the 2025 Australian Supersport Championship! Tom joins Hayden Nelson on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, forming a dynamic duo for an electrifying season ahead.
2025 marks Bramich's fifth season in the championship and his first aboard a Kawasaki. The 28-year-old made his debut in 2021 and has since recorded 14 top-three finishes from 44 races. Notably, he secured two victories at Phillip Island in 2022, where he also claimed the overall round win. In 2024, Bramich finished 4th in the championship.
“I’m so happy to be joining the BCperformance Kawasaki team this year,” said Bramich. “I'm very thankful to partners and sponsors for getting me this far, now a new chapter begins. I can’t thank Kelvin [Reilly] and Kawasaki Motors Australia enough for the opportunity. While I've not ridden the Ninja ZX-6R before from what I have seen, it looks to be a very competitive motorcycle and will aim for as many podiums as possible, if not race wins.”
Hayden Nelson will return for his second year with the team after impressing in 2024. His standout performances included a front-row start at One Raceway and three top-three finishes, including the team's first-ever overall round podiums in the Supersport category at Morgan Park and One Raceway. Nelson finished seventh in the championship with 188 points.
“I’m excited to continue working with the BCperformance Kawasaki team,” said Nelson. “Our goal is to fight for the championship this year, and I’m looking forward to working with Tom to improve our package and make sure we are both fighting at the front of the field,” finished Nelson.
Also joining the team is the versatile and highly experienced Bryan Staring, former Australian 125cc, Supersport, and Superbike champion, who will take on the role of Crew Chief for Tom Bramich. Staring retired from full-time racing in 2024 and spent four years of his racing career with BCperformance Kawasaki in the Superbike class.
“I’m grateful to BCperformance Kawasaki for this opportunity,” said Staring. “It’s an exciting new challenge working with a talented rider like Tom and having support from Frank Pons and Kelvin gives me confidence in our riders' success. I have a lot to learn, but also a lot to offer.”
Team Manager Kelvin Reilly is looking forward to an exciting 2025 season.
“This year, we’re expanding to two Supersport riders on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, marking our first season without a Superbike entry. I’m excited to work with Hayden and Tom, both talented riders. We’re also pleased to have Bryan join as Crew Chief to Tom. His experience and work ethic will be invaluable,” said Reilly. “This marks our 12th season with Kawasaki, and we couldn't be more grateful for the continued support and partnership with Kawasaki Motors Australia. Over the years, their unwavering commitment has been integral to our success, and we're excited to continue this incredible journey together, pushing the limits of performance and achievement”
BCperformance Kawasaki is keen to get the season under way for round 1 at Phiilip Island grand prix circuit on 21-23 February alongside the World Superbike Championship.
2025 Australian Supersport Championship
Round 1: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC – 21 - 23 February
Round 2: Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW – 28 - 29 March
Round 3: Queensland Raceway, QLD – 2 - 4 May
Round 4: Morgan Park Raceway, QLD – 13 - 15 June
Round 5: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC – 6 - 7 September
Round 6: One Raceway, NSW – 3 - 5 October
Round 7: The Bend Motorsport Park, SA – 7 - 9 November
About Tom Bramich
Birth date: October 16, 1996 (28 years old)
Birthplace: Beaconsfield, Victoria
Career Highlights
2013 – Australian 250 Production Championship – 3rd
2014 – Australian Moto3 Championship – 11th
2015 – Australian Moto3 Championship – 1st
2018 – Australian Supersport 300 Championship – 1st
2019 – FIM Supersport 300 World Championship – 31st
2020 – FIM Supersport 300 World Championship – 36th
2021 – Australian Supersport Championship – 9th
2022 – Australian Supersport Championship – 3rd
2023 – Australian Supersport Championship – 13th
2024 – Australian Supersport Championship – 4th
About Hayden Nelson
Birth date: May 16, 2007 (17 years old)
Birthplace: Taree, New South Wales
Career Highlights
2016 – 65cc Australian Dirt Track Championship – 1st
2017 – 85c Australian Dirt Track Championship – 1st
2019 – 85cc Australian Supermoto Championship – 1st
2020 – Oceania Junior Cup – 12th
2021 – Oceania Junior Cup – 6th
2022 – Australian Supersport 300 Championship – 4th
2023 – Australian Supersport Championship – 8th
2024 – Australian Supersport Championship – 7th
12 January 2025
BCperformance Kawasaki Announces 2025 Team Line-up
Tom Bramich joins the team for the 2025 season
Hayden Nelson continues on the Ninja ZX-6R
Bryan Staring also joins BCperformance as the crew chief
2025 marks Bramich's fifth season in the championship and his first aboard a Kawasaki. The 28-year-old made his debut in 2021 and has since recorded 14 top-three finishes from 44 races. Notably, he secured two victories at Phillip Island in 2022, where he also claimed the overall round win. In 2024, Bramich finished 4th in the championship.
“I’m so happy to be joining the BCperformance Kawasaki team this year,” said Bramich. “I'm very thankful to partners and sponsors for getting me this far, now a new chapter begins. I can’t thank Kelvin [Reilly] and Kawasaki Motors Australia enough for the opportunity. While I've not ridden the Ninja ZX-6R before from what I have seen, it looks to be a very competitive motorcycle and will aim for as many podiums as possible, if not race wins.”
Hayden Nelson will return for his second year with the team after impressing in 2024. His standout performances included a front-row start at One Raceway and three top-three finishes, including the team's first-ever overall round podiums in the Supersport category at Morgan Park and One Raceway. Nelson finished seventh in the championship with 188 points.
“I’m excited to continue working with the BCperformance Kawasaki team,” said Nelson. “Our goal is to fight for the championship this year, and I’m looking forward to working with Tom to improve our package and make sure we are both fighting at the front of the field,” finished Nelson.
Also joining the team is the versatile and highly experienced Bryan Staring, former Australian 125cc, Supersport, and Superbike champion, who will take on the role of Crew Chief for Tom Bramich. Staring retired from full-time racing in 2024 and spent four years of his racing career with BCperformance Kawasaki in the Superbike class.
“I’m grateful to BCperformance Kawasaki for this opportunity,” said Staring. “It’s an exciting new challenge working with a talented rider like Tom and having support from Frank Pons and Kelvin gives me confidence in our riders' success. I have a lot to learn, but also a lot to offer.”
Team Manager Kelvin Reilly is looking forward to an exciting 2025 season.
“This year, we’re expanding to two Supersport riders on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, marking our first season without a Superbike entry. I’m excited to work with Hayden and Tom, both talented riders. We’re also pleased to have Bryan join as Crew Chief to Tom. His experience and work ethic will be invaluable,” said Reilly. “This marks our 12th season with Kawasaki, and we couldn't be more grateful for the continued support and partnership with Kawasaki Motors Australia. Over the years, their unwavering commitment has been integral to our success, and we're excited to continue this incredible journey together, pushing the limits of performance and achievement”
BCperformance Kawasaki is keen to get the season under way for round 1 at Phiilip Island grand prix circuit on 21-23 February alongside the World Superbike Championship.
2025 Australian Supersport Championship
Round 1: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC – 21 - 23 February
Round 2: Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW – 28 - 29 March
Round 3: Queensland Raceway, QLD – 2 - 4 May
Round 4: Morgan Park Raceway, QLD – 13 - 15 June
Round 5: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC – 6 - 7 September
Round 6: One Raceway, NSW – 3 - 5 October
Round 7: The Bend Motorsport Park, SA – 7 - 9 November
About Tom Bramich
Birth date: October 16, 1996 (28 years old)
Birthplace: Beaconsfield, Victoria
Career Highlights
2013 – Australian 250 Production Championship – 3rd
2014 – Australian Moto3 Championship – 11th
2015 – Australian Moto3 Championship – 1st
2018 – Australian Supersport 300 Championship – 1st
2019 – FIM Supersport 300 World Championship – 31st
2020 – FIM Supersport 300 World Championship – 36th
2021 – Australian Supersport Championship – 9th
2022 – Australian Supersport Championship – 3rd
2023 – Australian Supersport Championship – 13th
2024 – Australian Supersport Championship – 4th
About Hayden Nelson
Birth date: May 16, 2007 (17 years old)
Birthplace: Taree, New South Wales
Career Highlights
2016 – 65cc Australian Dirt Track Championship – 1st
2017 – 85c Australian Dirt Track Championship – 1st
2019 – 85cc Australian Supermoto Championship – 1st
2020 – Oceania Junior Cup – 12th
2021 – Oceania Junior Cup – 6th
2022 – Australian Supersport 300 Championship – 4th
2023 – Australian Supersport Championship – 8th
2024 – Australian Supersport Championship – 7th