SUPERBIKES TO JOIN SUPERCARS IN PERTH

Superbikes to join Supercars in Perth – Photo: InSyde Media

Supercars have confirmed that the Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) will join them for the trip over to Perth in May 2020.

By RHYS VANDERSYDE

As reported by Auto Action when the 2020 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship calendar was released, the two championships will team up for a massive two-wheel plus four-wheel motorsport event at the Pirtek Perth SuperNight next year.

It’ll see the ASBK return to Barbagallo Raceway for the first time since 2016 and also a return for to the Supercars support program for the first time since 2013 at Symmons Plains.

After working on the two-plus-four format for some time, Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter Doyle is pleased to see the partnership with Supercars for 2020.

“Combining two championship events such as Supercars and ASBK is an exciting endeavour and requires a great deal of coordination,” said Doyle.

“I’d like to thank all those who helped bring it together and I’m really looking forward to seeing all the action in WA next year.”

“The Barbagallo Wanneroo circuit has always been well-attended for both two and four-wheeled motorsport events, Western Australia is a highly important region for Motorcycling Australia, the motorcycle industry and ASBK partners, so it’s great to bring the nation’s fastest riders back to WA in front of a big and enthusiastic audience of race fans.”

Supercars CEO Sean Seamer said it was a great opportunity for the two sports to be hosted together at the one venue.

“It’s great to be doing an event with the ASBK Championship. We look forward to working with them in Perth to put on an amazing show for fans of both two and four-wheels,” said Seamer.

Supercars are expected to announce further support categories in due course, with the Dunlop Super2 Series not making the trip to Western Australia after appearing on the undercard in both 2019 and 2018.

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