Former world motocross runner-up Jeff Leisk has been confirmed for the 2014 Troy Bayliss Classic presented by InsureMyRide and MOTO EXPO at Taree Motorcycle Club on 18 January.

Leisk, a pioneer of the sport who was the first ever Australian to win a GP round and multiple-time national champion, is eager to return alongside some of Australia’s past and present two-wheel talent.

“It’s an honour to be invited to compete in the Troy Bayliss Classic,” now KTM Australia general manager Leisk said.

“I have enormous respect for Troy and what he has achieved as a racer and now it’s cool to be able to race with him and all the boys on dirt!”

The Troy Bayliss Classic brings legends and current all stars of all styles of motorcycle racing together for one historic event.

With 22 riders still to be revealed, event organiser Troy Bayliss said you would not see this caliber of competitors together in one place again.

“It will be great to see Jeff at the Troy Bayliss Classic,” Bayliss said. “He will line up against some familiar faces. “Jeff had an incredible career, he won a 500cc national motocross title at 17, he is a two-time Mr Motorcross Champion and finished runner-up in the World Motocross Championship in his rookie year.

“I am excited to announce another great racer from the 80s, I can’t wait to see him in action.”

It was also confirmed that everyone that purchases a ticket online to the Troy Bayliss Classic, will go into the draw to win a double pass into the Serco VIP hospitality tent.

The winners will enjoy the exclusive company of all 36 guest riders plus many more special guests enjoying the hospitality. To enter simply purchase your tickets here before 1 December (click here to purchase).

The current list of riders confirmed for the Troy Bayliss Classic includes Leisk, Jason Crump, Stephen Gall, Damian Cudlin, Chris Vermeulen, American Sammy Halbert, Jack Miller, Mick Kirkness, Ant West, Wayne Maxwell, Josh Hook, Jamie Stauffer, Cameron Donald and host Troy Bayliss.