The Motul Pirelli Troy Bayliss Classic presented by InsureMyRide & Garden Master will return to the Taree Motorcycle Club on January 17.

A total of 36 Australian and International Legend and All Star motorcycle racers will be attracted to the New South Wales venue for the third running of the event.

Local racer Michael Kirkness won the inaugural 2013 event while three-time Superbike World Champion and event host Troy Bayliss took out this year’s title.

Bayliss, who is returning to defend his title, has enjoyed great success in the flat track and supermoto arenas this year, laying claim to five Australian titles.

“I guess this year has been pretty good for me as a retired bike rider,” Bayliss, a three-time World Superbike champion, said.

“I am looking forward to coming back and defending my title and also improving the Troy Bayliss Classic event.

“We already have some great competitors confirmed who we will announce over the coming months.”

The event continues to draw a decent list of powerful names from the international two-wheel scene.

The 2014 rider line-up included six world champions as well as current home grown international talent such as Jack Miller, Ant West and Darcy Ward who are all enjoying success on the international stage.

Further improvements to facilities for next year’s event, include more spectator mounds.

Support races and off track entertainment will be announced over the coming months along with the international rider line-up.

Tickets to the 2015 Motul Pirelli Troy Bayliss Classic presented by InsureMyRide & Garden Master will go on sale at 12.00pm Friday August 29 via www.troybaylissclassic.com