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Non-stop action at Phillip Island World Superbikes; full schedule released

Get set for the year’s biggest motorcycle event down under when Australia launches the world superbike championship for 2010 with the opening round February 26-28 at the sensational Phillip Island.

The three day programme, released today, boasts two world championship and four national championship categories, the cream of international and local talent, 13 races in a back to back programme that goes from 8.30am to late and an unbeatable, never before seen SUPER FRIDAY offer.

Pre-purchased three day tickets offer the best value and for $130* you’ll get all the action from World Superbikes and World Supersport; the opening round of Australian Superbike, Australian Supersport, Australian Superstock 1000 and Australian Superstock 600; Historic Racing with all the characters from the decades past…. and you’ll be at the island for SUPER FRIDAY !!!!!

Be at the track from Friday AM early (bikes on track from 8.30am) and get your SUPER FRIDAY SUPERBIKE SUPERBONUS….

• FREE ACCESS to the World Superbike paddock – OPEN from 8.30am to 1pm for FREE !!

• MEET THE WORLD SUPERBIKE RACERS IN THE PADDOCK. All the big names will be at the Paddock Show between 10am and noon - a rotation of world superbike stars including Australian stars Chris Vermeulen, Troy Corser, Andrew Pitt and Broc Parkes and internationals Nori Haga, James Toseland, Jonny Rea, Leon Haslam and more – ALL being interviewed and signing autographs

• ENTER THE COMPETITION TO WIN TWO GRID PASSES FOR SUNDAY’S RACE – Be at the Paddock Show Friday from 10am to Noon for your chance to win!!

Pre purchased three-day general admission (GA) passes, with Super Friday advantages, are the best value - $130* for an adult, $70* concession, and $260* for a family.

If you want to go in style, choose BAR SBK at $240* for three days with access to four licensed, undercover viewing areas in prime viewing locations at Siberia, Doohan Corner (Turn 1), Lukey Heights and on the Start/Finish Line.

Grab your mates, enjoy the ride to the island in perfect February weather and head south. Bring your tent and CAMP at the island for four nights for just $99 per person or $198 for a family. If you really want to make it a long weekend, book into the Afterburner Ride Day the day following – Monday March 1 – and take your bike for a few very fast laps on the exhilarating Phillip Island circuit.

And if you only have a day to spare, a Sunday race day general admission ticket is just $70* booked in advance.

Prices will be higher at the gate, so get the best value for money and book now on line on www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/superbikes/tickets.html
or free call 1300 728 007.

See full schedule below

* Pre-purchase price - plus booking and handling charge
**Free paddock access for 3-Day and Bar SBK patrons only

Friday
08.25-08.45 AUS SUPERSTOCK 600 FREE PRACTICE
08.30 FREE PADDOCK ACCESS FOR 3-DAY & BAR SBK PATRONS
08.55-09.25 AUS SUPERSPORT FREE PRACTICE
09.35-09.55 AUS HISTORIC FREE PRACTICE
10.05-10.35 AUS SBK/SUPERSTOCK FREE PRACTICE
10.45-11.05 AUS SUPERSTOCK 600 QUALIFYING PRACTICE
11.15-11.45 AUS SUPERSPORT FREE PRACTICE
11.50-12.10 AUS HISTORIC QUALIFYING PRACTICE
12.20 FIM FIM TRACK INSPECTION
12.45 – 13.45 WSBK FREE PRACTICE
13.00 FREE PADDOCK ACCESS FOR 3-DAY & BAR SBK PARTONS ENDS
14.00 – 14.45 W SUPERSPORT FREE PRACTICE
14.55-15.25 AUS SBK/SUPERSTOCK FREE PRACTICE
15.45 – 16.45 WSBK QUALIFYING PRACTICE
17.00.17.45 W SUPERSPORT QUALIFYING PRACTICE
17.55 AUS SUPERSTOCK 600 RACE 1 ( 8 LAPS)
18.20 AUS HISTORIC RACE 1 (5 LAPS)

Saturday
08.25 AUS SUPERSTOCK 600 RACE 2 ( 8 LAPS)
08.50 FIM FIM TRACK INSPECTION
09.10-09.35 AUS SUPERSPORT QUALIFYING PRACTICE
09.45 – 10.30 W SUPERSPORT FREE PRACTICE
10.45 – 11.30 WSBK QUALIFYING PRACTICE
11.40 AUS HISTORIC RACE 2 (5 LAPS)
12.05-12.30 AUS SUPERSPORT QUALIFYING PRACTICE
12.25 – 12.50 PIT WALK PIT WALK
13.00-13.30 AUS SBK/SUPERSTOCK QUALIFYING PRACTICE
13.50 – 14.35 WSBK FREE PRACTICE
15.00 – 15.14 WSBK SUPERPOLE (1)
15.21 – 15.33 WSBK SUPERPOLE (2)
15.40 – 15.50 WSBK SUPERPOLE (3)
16.05 – 16.50 W SUPERSPORT QUALIFYING PRACTICE
17.00-17.20 AUS SBK/SUPERSTOCK QUALIFYING PRACTICE
17.30 AUS SUPERSTOCK 600 RACE 3 ( 8 LAPS)
17.55 AUS SUPERSPORT RACE 1 (12 LAPS)
18.25 AUS HISTORIC RACE 3 (5 LAPS)
Sunday
08.15-08.25 AUS SUPERSPORT WARM UP
08.35-08.45 AUS SBK/SUPERSTOCK WARM UP
09.00 FIM FIM TRACK INSPECTION
09.20 – 09.40 WSBK WARM UP
09.50 – 10.10 W SUPERSPORT WARM UP
10.25 AUS SBK/SUPERSTOCK RACE 1 ( 12 LAPS)
11.05 AUS SUPERSPORT RACE 2 ( 12 LAPS)
11.10 – 11.30 PIT WALK PIT WALK
12.00 WSBK RACE 1 (22 LAPS KM 97.790)
13.30 W SUPERSPORT RACE (21 LAPS KM 93.345)
14.30 AUS SBK/SUPERSTOCK RACE 2 ( 12 LAPS)
15.30 WSBK RACE 2 (22 LAPS KM9 7.790)



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