WSBK European Junior Cup to Launch in 2011

A new WSBK class is born, Infront Motor Sports announced today, revealing that the European Junior Cup will at the events of the World Superbike Championship in 2011. This new class addresses to 14 to 17 year old racers from around the world, who will be taken to some of the most famous and legendary racing circuits in the calendar.

Riders will compete on identical race prepared Kawasaki Ninja 250R motorcycles and will have the opportunity to display their talent in front of thousands of racing fans when they take to the track, directly before Sunday’s second World Superbike race.

The young riders will, of course, be prepared for international racing careers through an active coaching programme throughout the season, beginning with a training camp for all participants in Guadix, Spain.

The series then visits the following circuits: Assen (15-17 April), Monza (6-8 May), Aragon (17-19 June), Silverstone (29-31 July), Nurburgring (2-4 September), Magny-Cours (30 September – 2 October).

Entries will be considered from all riders who have held a competition license for at least one year in either road racing, motocross, enduro, supermoto, trials or minimoto.

The European Junior Cup package includes:

• Race prepared Kawasaki Ninja 250 R and pit equipment
• Transport of motorcycle to all rounds
• Entry fees, tyres and fuel
• Riding equipment and team wear
• Hospitality at the Junior Cup paddock village
• Technical support
• Race coaching from star riders
• Pre season training camp in Spain

Further information can be found by accessing the following link.