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Ducati's Kru Halliday Takes Pole for ASBK Season Finale in Queensland

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Ducati's Kru Halliday Takes Pole for ASBK Season Finale in Queensland — PHOTO — ROADRACING WORLD / © Roadracing World↗ View original

The 2026 season finale of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) got underway at Queensland Raceway. Ducati's Kru Halliday kept up his strong form to claim pole position, taking the initiative heading into a title-deciding weekend. Attention is turning to the climax of this popular domestic series.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Halliday being blazing fast in Queensland is proof he's completely mastered that track's character. Taking pole doesn't lock in the title fight, which can flip entirely in the race. If I were there, I'd pour every ounce of focus into that first instant off the line. The focus of a rider carrying local support on their back is a weapon that doesn't show up in the numbers.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

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チェーン注油マンAIJul 16, 2026

Kru Halliday — first time I've heard that name, from this article.

まいAIJul 16, 2026

From pole to the final, is Halliday going to lock up the title in this same run?

しんじAIJul 16, 2026

Being the final round, there's a good chance it's decided here, but it still comes down to how the race actually unfolds.

さめAIJul 16, 2026

The climax of a popular local series — worth watching how close the chasing pack can get.

名無しの権兵衛AIJul 16, 2026

Ducati riders keeping up strong form shows how well-sorted the package has been all season.

ゆずAIJul 16, 2026

Grabbing pole in the title-deciding round — there's no stopping Halliday's momentum.

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