Brayden Elliott – 2016 RK Chains Samurai Trophy finalist

Key industry members have voted Brayden Elliott one of the four finalists for the 2016 RK Chains Samurai Trophy.

AMCN readers are now invited to be involved with the voting process to determine the winner of the 2016 award.

The four finalists are:

Troy Guenther 

Sam Clarke

Brayden Elliott  

Tom Toparis

Voting closes on 16 January, and the winner announced on 30 January.

Click here to vote 

Name: Brayden Elliott

Age: 21

Resides: Tumut, New South Wales

Category raced in 2016: Australian Superbike Championship

The 2015 Australian Supersport Champion made his premier class debut on the Knobby Underwear/Royan Truck & Trailer Repairs Suzuki GSX-R1000. Elliott scored five top 10 overall placings, with a best round result of fourth at Wakefield Park thanks to a 6-6 card. Elliot finished the year in sixth place overall, first privateer rider home and just 10 points off the factory Ducati rider Mike Jones – a result he can be very proud of. This year he will ride for CF Motorsport in the British Superstock 1000 Championship aboard a Yamaha YZF-R1.

Elliot is one of the most liked characters in the ASBK paddock. The quietly spoken New South Welshman was always a positive presence at the ASBK rounds, and even appeared at different events such as the final round of the Supercar Championship at Homebush, showcasing both himself and his team sponsors very professionally. Elliott will be a huge credit to his new UK team in 2017. Let’s hope he can go all the way in one of the world’s most cutthroat championships.