Riders in the Australian Superbike Championship won't be the only ones doing double-duty for rounds two and three at Winton Raceway (VIC) in the series' first-ever double-header event (22 - 25 March), with Suzuki RACESAFE also preparing for a busy weekend.

Australia's largest specialised motorsport safety service, Suzuki RACESAFE will be on hand at the Benalla circuit for the duration of the event with their highly specialised crew of volunteer trauma doctors and surgeons, nurses, fire and rescue/safety crews, and recovery teams.

Collectively, they will provide the same full range of racetrack emergency services that have been synonymous with RACESAFE for over ten years.

With the introduction of the new double-header race format, the RACESAFE team is geared up for a range of additional challenges, expecting rider fatigue to be a major contributing factor across the weekend.

"The four-day, double-points rounds that we have this weekend at Winton is a big ask for even the fittest riders,"  Simon Maas - Director of Emergency Services - said.

"Backing up two days in a row will be a test for some, I'm sure SUZUKI RACESAFE Medical Team Chief Physiotherapist, Mark Backway, will be a very popular man during the weekend!"

The new race format also presents a unique challenge for the volunteer Suzuki RACESAFE crew, who take time out from their professional jobs in hospitals and ambulance services to support the sport.

"A four-day event provides a huge challenge for the SUZUKI RACESAFE Medical Team,"  Maas said.

"Our elite group of medical professionals from around Australia all have to leave their jobs for six days, with travel back and forth - it's a huge commitment for a group who are volunteering their time."

"Knowing that you make a real difference to the safety of the event makes it all worthwhile."

With Winton's run-off areas currently dry and unforgiving due to a recent lack of rain, Maas knows Suzuki RACESAFE will need to be on their toes to help prevent injuries.

"Much is said about safety in this sport and while it is good to have the discussion, some of us are out there already making a difference and setting the standard,"  Maas said.

"AUSCO and the Suzuki RACESAFE Medical Team, with the fantastic support of Suzuki Motorcycles have a joint, no second chances, attitude towards medical response and rider safety."

"Winton in particular can be tough on both bike and rider and any injury this weekend - big or small - could have a major impact on the championships."

"The SUZUKI RACESAFE Medical Team will be working doubly hard to help keep riders on their bikes this weekend."