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SUPERMOTO HITS THE BIG TIME – ALL GO FOR THE BRITISH MOTO GP

The resurgent British Supermoto scene has just received a welcome boost with the announcement that a one off “Masters Cup” will take place at this years British Moto GP at Silverstone on the 18th 19th & 20th June.

The meeting will feature the top domestic riders and a sprinkling of foreign stars in three classes, Open Elite, Open National & Open Clubman. For many of the huge crowd that will be gathered at the historic Northamptonshire circuit this will be their first opportunity to witness live top class Supermoto racing first hand and they will be in for a real treat as the specialist single cylinder machines drift into corners leap over jumps and achieve lean angles that even the Moto GP stars will be amazed at.

To qualify to enter riders must be registered & eligible to ride in the 2010 British Championships and Michelin tyres are compulsory for all races. The entries will close on the 15th June and there will be no late entries available after this closing date.

A significant prize money fund for all classes has been pledged, further adding spice to the race to become “British Masters Champion 2010”. A provisional timetable will be posted on www.norasport.com and entry forms will also be available to download soon.

Norasport’s Development director Mike Taylor, commented “We are really pleased to work in conjunction with Silverstone at what will be by far the biggest bike sport event in the UK this year, we are confident that we will put a great show on for the thousands of Moto GP fans that will be visiting Silverstone”

The ACU’s Deputy Chairman Frank Carter who has special responsibility for Supermoto in the UK added, “Our joint venture with Norasport is only months old but running this event just proves that we took the right decision in joining forces as it allows us to put on bigger & better events which is great for competitors, sponsors and the fans.”

For further information please visit either www.norasport.com or www.britishsupermoto.net or email info@britishsupermoto.net