The Stowe Complex is the first phase of a £7m track development program and is due for completion by March 2010, featuring a new multi-surface 1.15 mile fully-licensed race track.
"We are delighted that World Superbikes will be back at Silverstone this year. There was a very real risk that Britain wouldn't have a round of the Superbike World Championship in 2010. With seven of Britain's best riders racing in this year's championship, it would have been a travesty if they hadn't had a home race, and a home crowd, to perform in front of,” Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said in a release.
“We are thrilled that Silverstone has been able to step in and keep the race on the 2010 calendar. Silverstone is embracing the biking community. We have already demonstrated our commitment to motorcycle racing by investing more than £5 million in a new super-fast circuit and improved spectator facilities. We were already looking forward to seeing MotoGP and British Superbikes on the new Arena Grand Prix circuit in 2010, so to add World Superbikes to that list is fantastic," added Phillips.
"Following all the problems with Donington and the uncertainty that has been created over the last few months, we are now very satisfied to have reached an important agreement with the Silverstone circuit to host the British Round of the championship. This agreement confirms the excellent relationship existing between our Group and the Silverstone circuit and we hope it will be the first step of a new long-term relationship," said Paolo Flammini, CEO of Infront Motor Sports.
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