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Swann Insurance to sponsor 2015 WSBK round
Will become the major backer of the Phillip Island world superbike round, as the championship moves into an exciting new phaseAustralia’s opening round of the 2015 Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island from February 20-22 will be known as the 2015 Phillip Island Swann round with news that leading Australian insurer, Swann Insurance, will be the event’s major sponsor.
Glenn Rosbrook of Swann Insurance was greeted by Fergus Cameron, managing director of the Phillip Island circuit, (pictured) to mark the major announcement.
“We are excited about our sponsorship and our involvement further connects Swann Insurance with the Australian motorcycle community,” said Rosbrook, Senior Manager Direct of Swann Insurance.“World supers is an event that motorcycle riders really love. They love, and Swann loves, that the bikes on the track are so similar to the bikes motorcyclists own, and we insure, on the road.
“We believe motorcycle fans love the competitive grids and the intense racing of world superbikes. There is no better place in the world to showcase the category than at Australia’s Phillip Island!”
Swann Insurance has a rich history of involvement in Australian motorcycle racing, supporting MotoGP, Australian superbikes and even off-road action with the MX Nationals.
Marc Saurina, DORNA WSBK Commercial and Marketing Director, welcomed Swann on board for 2015.
“We are glad to welcome Swann Insurance, one of Australia's largest general insurance groups, to the eni FIM Superbike World Championship, as the Event Main Sponsor. Their presence in our competition shows how important it is for national brands to be visible worldwide, while being close to their customers on site,” said Saurina.
In 2015, the entire world superbike field will be racing under standardised new rules, which will combine the superbike class chassis with superstock-spec engines.
The grid is taking shape with world champion, Sylvain Guintoli, and leading riders Tom Sykes, Leon Haslam, Jonathan Rea all returning – some aboard new machinery. There’s a host of new names, with Frenchman Randy de Puniet and 2014 world supersport champion Michael van der Mark joining the production-based category.
Tickets for world superbikes are now on sale. At $110* for a three-day pass purchased in advance, children under 15 free**, and on-circuit camping options, world superbikes is an event for the entire motorcycling community to enjoy. People can bring their bikes and ride to any part of the circuit to watch the action and celebrate the enjoyment of life on two wheels.
Tickets are on sale by ringing the circuit on 1300 728 007.
*plus processing fee – offer valid to Wednesday February 18 at 2pm AEST. At gate, a three day general admission is $150 so buy in advance, and save $40
** children are classified as 15 and under, and must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
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