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Stars descend on Newcastle supermoto
Two former world champions have signed on for the Newcastle City SuperMoto, due to get underway in SeptemberSpectators are in for a treat at the Newcastle City SuperMoto, with 2005 Supermoto World Champion Boris Chambon and three-time World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss set to duke it out amid a packed line-up of local talent when the event descends on the NSW centre over September 3 to 4.
Chambon can lay claim to five French and three Italian Supermoto titles, and says he's thrilled to be heading to Newcastle to compete aboard a 2017 RMZ450.
"During my career, I have raced in many countries throughout Europe and even in the USA and Japan but never before in Australia," Chambon said.
"Since the Supermoto World Championship started in 2002 I have wanted to come to Australia for an international race.
"When I got the call from event organiser Graeme Boyd asking me if I was interested in racing at the Newcastle City SuperMoto there was no hesitation.
"I am so excited to be coming to NSW, and want to say a big thank you to Chris and Alex Lynis from Moto National for helping me to realise a dream," Chambon continued.
Bayliss was equally pleased to be taking part in the event.
"I am really excited to be racing against Boris [Chambon]; he is one of the world's best Supermoto racers," Bayliss said.
"With guys like Joan Lopez and Chris Hodgson also confirmed for the event the racing will be pretty intense but I am pretty sure I will be competitive.
"I am looking forward to this event – it is a great location and Graeme [Boyd] is a big supporter of the Troy Bayliss Classic so it is nice to be able to reciprocate that support," Bayliss added.
The Australian round of the FIM Asia SuperMoto Championship has been secured for Newcastle for the next three years, through the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
Event Organiser Graeme Boyd said the event has already attracted incredible interest.
"We cannot wait for the FIM Asia SuperMoto Championship to kick off in Newcastle next month, which will include Open, Pro, Women's and Vets support classes," Boyd said.
"The event is free for spectators to attend and there are a range of public transport and parking options available. Those who are thinking about coming to the event should visit the website for details."
For more information visit www.newcastlesupermoto.com.au.
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