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Australian Superbike and Motocross Championship calendars
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-- Australian Superbike and Motocross Championship calendars
curtailed Following discussions between Motorcycling Australia (MA), Event Promoters and Industry Representatives a number of changes have been made to the 2009 Australian Championship Calendar. Several changes have been made to both the Australian Motocross Championship and the Australian Superbike Championship Series’ and the new dates and venues are listed below: Australian Motocross Championship: Round 1: 5 April 2009, Wodonga, VIC Round 2: 18-19 April 2009, Canberra ACT Round 3: 17 May 2009, Toowoomba QLD Round 4: 24 May 2009, Mackay QLD Round 5: 14 June 2009, Murray Bridge SA Round 6: 21 June 2009, Wanneroo WA Round 7: 26 July 2009, Lakes NSW Round 8: 1-2 August 2009, Coolum QLD Australian Superbike Championship Round 1: 27 February - 1 March 2009, (WSBK) Phillip Island VIC Round 2: 4-5 April 2009, Symmons Plains TAS Round 3: 5-7 June 2009, Queensland Raceway QLD Round 4: 7-9 August 2009, Eastern Creek NSW Round 5: 29-30 August 2009, Mallala SA Round 6: 15-18 October 2009, (MotoGP) Phillip Island VIC Round 7: 13-15 November 2009, Calder Park VIC MA’s CEO, David White said that while the decision to omit some rounds of each Championship was difficult, it was necessary to safeguard the sport in these uncertain times. “While we have, so far, avoided the significant economic turmoil that others currently face, we cannot assume security in these difficult times,” White said. “We must look at ways to safeguard our sport, and, following discussions with Industry Representatives and Event Promoters, hope that this has been achieved for both the 2009 Motocross and Superbike Championships.” |
