Hayden Nelson

Nickname: Haydos
Team name: BC Performance Kawasaki
Race number: 279
Date of birth: 16/05/2007
Hometown/state: Taree, New South Wales
Sporting hero: Troy Bayliss
ASBK debut: Round 1 – Phillip Island, 2020
Career highlights: Pole position in Supersport at round four – Morgan Park, 2023; second-place finish in race two at round six – Phillip Island, 2025
Make and model of 2026 motorcycle: Kawasaki ZX-6R
What do you do for training: Customised gym program and competing in dirt bike motos
Sponsors: BC Performance, Kawasaki Motors Australia, Pirelli, Taree Auto Electrics, KYT Helmets Australia, Fusport Boots, Tanks 2 Go Taree, Ricondi, iGym Taree
Describe yourself: Quiet, hardworking, practical and focussed
Hobbies outside of racing: Cattle farming and dirt bikes
Race preparation: Testing at the race track before a round, plenty of food and water on race day
Social media handles: Facebook: Hayden Nelson 279 Racing, Instagram: @hayden_nelson279racing