Only five points separate the leading duo heading into the finale round of the 2017 season at the Spokes.com.au presents Round 7 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. 

Tommy Edwards (Alpinestars, Yamaha YZF-R3) was a class act by topping Friday Practice for the YMF R3 Cup. Edwards who is desperate to take the YMF R3 Cup title has put himself in a commanding position ahead of this weekend’s races. Edwards fastest lap was a 1:50.208.

Also impressing was Hunter Ford (Ford Brothers Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3). Despite missing out on the quickest lap, Ford can be confident in his impressive pace after posting a 1:52.966.

Rounding out the top three was Broc Pearson (Yamaha, YZF-R3), followed closely behind by Jack Mahaffy (JDS Moto, Yamaha YZF-R3) and Locky Taylor (LTR Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3).  

Stay tuned to what promises to be an exciting championship showdown at the Island between Edwards and Mahaffy. Race One takes place at 15:20 PM tomorrow.

YMF R3 Cup Overall Times

1 Tommy EDWARDS (Alpinestars, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:50.208

2 Hunter FORD (Ford Brothers Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:52.966

3 Broc PEARSON (Yamaha, YZF-R3) 1:53.070

4 Jack MAHAFFY (JDS Moto, Yamaha YZF-R3)1:53.274

5 Locky TAYLOR (LTR Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:54.546

6 Ben BRAMICH (Ron Angel Classic Racing, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:54.942

7 Dan THOMAS (Inglis Plumbing, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:55.004

8 Tayla RELPH (Motorcycle Sportsmen, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:55.729

9 Troy RYAN (Taree Motorcycles, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:55.799

10 Jack PASSFIELD (StayUpright Rider Training, Yamaha YZF-R3) 1:56.345