At Silverstone Round Of BSB
Silverstone opens its gates for the penultimate round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship (BSB) this weekend (26/27 September), when one of the most competitive two-wheeled race series in the world returns to the famous Northamptonshire circuit.
Leon Camier has carved out a significant lead in the championship and is likely to be crowned 2009 Champion on Sunday. Should the Airwaves Yamaha rider be successful in his quest for the rider’s title, there will be a double celebration at the Home of British Motor Racing. Silverstone will also be celebrating the return of two-wheeled Grand Prix racing to the circuit when the FIM MotoGP World Championship touches down in 2010.
To mark the return of motorcycle racing’s premier international series, Silverstone will feature a MotoGP Zone on the Sunday of British Superbikes. In addition to Q&A and Autograph sessions with MotoGP stars from the past and present, a stunning collection of current and classic MotoGP bikes will be on display, including Valentino Rossi’s current Yamaha YZR-M1.
‘The Doctor’s’ bike is being transported over from the FIAT Yamaha MotoGP team base in Italy, and will be displayed alongside Chris Vermeulen’s Suzuki GSVR MotoGP bike. Other British Grand Prix classics featured in the display will be a Suzuki XR45-50, raced by Barry Sheene at Silverstone in 1984; Randy Mamola’s 1983 HB Gallina XR4500 and one of Rob McElnea’s 1984 Carbon XR45 Skoal Bandits, all now owned by Suzuki collector Steve Wheatman.
Randy Mamola, winner of the 1980 and 1984 Grands Prix at Silverstone, will be meeting fans at two Q&A sessions on Sunday 27 September, along with former British World Championship riders Steve Parrish, Jeremy McWilliams, Niall MacKenzie and Rob McElnea. The MotoGP stars will be signing autographs and offering their thoughts on the series’ return to The Home of British Motor Racing.
Some of Britain’s current 125cc MotoGP riders will also be looking ahead to next year’s MotoGP round at Silverstone, including Scott Redding, Danny Webb and Oxfordshire-based Bradley Smith. Eurosport commentator Toby Moody will be hosting the Q&A sessions.
A host of on and off-track entertainment is planned for the Silverstone round of British Superbikes, including:
- Two MCE Insurance British Superbike races- Fiercely contested support races:- Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Championship- Metzeler Racetec National Superstock Championships (1000 and 600)- Relentless British 125GP Championship- National F2 Sidecar Challenge- Focused Events KTM RC8 Super Cup- Three giant TV screens, located at Luffield, Abbey and Copse to watch all the drama unfold- Two Q&A and autograph sessions with the MotoGP legends- Stunning display of current and classic MotoGP bikes- An open paddock, enabling fans to get up close and personal with teams and riders- Free concerts on Saturday evening, featuring Marner Brown and Esoterica- Free displays from:- The Bold Dog Freestyle motocross team- The Red Devils Freefall parachute team- Performances by extreme stunt rider Craig Jones- Globe of Death motorcycle stunt show- Free Funfair- Free admission for children aged 15 and under*- Free access to trackside grandstands- Free parking
As part of Audi’s sponsorship of the event this weekend, they are offering the chance for any race goers on Sunday to sample the International Circuit in a host of Audi machinery! Race-goers will need to register on the day at the Audi merchandise stand in the paddock area to be lucky enough to take part in one of these hot rides.
Race Day (Sunday) and Weekend Tickets are available to purchase in advance for as little as £23 and £27 respectively. Tickets will also be available on the day, priced at £30 for the Sunday and £20 for qualifying on Saturday.
For further information, or to book tickets for the penultimate round of the MCE Insurance BritishSuperbike Championship at Silverstone on 26-27 September, visit silverstone.co.uk or contact the ticket hotline on 08704 588 260.
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* Children must be accompanied by a full paying adult – maximum of 6 children per adult
