ArenaCross to join WSBK program
There's now going to be an off-road flavour to the world superbike opener at Phillip Island from February 21-23, courtesy of ArenaCross racingFebruary 21-23’s Superbike World Championship round at Phillip Island is turning into the ultimate three-day motorcycle extravaganza, with news that ArenaCross racing will join the program as a freebie for all fans.
The off-road flavour comes courtesy of Williams Event Management (WEM), which will stage the Victorian ArenaCross Championship at a purpose-built track behind the circuit’s iconic hilltop crest, Lukey Heights.
The addition of ArenaCross – basically a downsized version of supercross -- to the program will see juniors (7-16yrs) compete on Saturday before the seniors (over 16yrs) take over on Sunday. All classes will be catered for, including veterans, and racing will continue throughout the day.
The popularity of ArenaCross has grown enormously in the last few years, and it is traditionally held on smaller, more intimate venues than supercross. Expect to see the man-made Phillip Island track throw up a testing mix of whoops, jumps and turns in a small area, where spectators won’t miss a second of the action.
“We are excited to be working with the crew at Phillip Island again. This is a great opportunity for the sport and riders to be showcased in front of a large crowd of motorcycle fans,” said event organiser Kevin Williams from WEM.
Supplementary regulations and entry forms will be released on Monday, January 13 for ArenaCross. For entry details, visit www.mxnationals.com.au/competitor-info.
Tickets for the Phillip Island WSBK round are on sale now. The advance three-day general admission pass is $99*, $51 cheaper than the gate price. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.worldsbk.com.au.
In summary, any World Superbike ticket gives you two full days of ArenaCross action, as well as 13 events on the famous Phillip Island tarmac, including the two World Superbike races and one World Supersport race on the Sunday. The support races will be for Juniors, Historic, Superbike, Prostock and Supersport competitors, with the action starting no later than 8:30am on all three days. Friday features back-to-back practice and qualifying, with final qualifying and racing on Saturday and Sunday.
*plus processing fee – $99 offer valid until Wednesday February 19 at 2:0pm AEST. At gate, a three day general admission is $150.
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