Rome, Italy, 20 November 2009 - Infront Motor Sports is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2009 World Superbike Organiser Award is the circuit of Magny-Cours, France.

The circuit, from a promotional, logistical and sporting point of view, has guaranteed the required standards that helped everyone in the Superbike paddock to work in the best possible way

This is a great recognition for a circuit, one that rewards the work of a professional and motivated staff.

Paolo Flammini, Infront Motor Sports CEO, declared: “I express my warmest and most sincere congratulations to the Magny-Cours circuit management and all its staff, who have demonstrated that they fully believe in and wish to invest in our championship”.

In addition the 2009 World Superbike Media Award has been assigned to the Misano World Circuit for the excellent facilities and services available at the circuit, which provided media with an opportunity to work in the best possible conditions and to promote the Championship through their work.

The 2010 San Marino Round of the Superbike World Championship at the Misano World Circuit will take place on 27th June while the French Round at Magny-Cours is scheduled for 3rd October.

About the Superbike World Championship

In 2008 the SBK Superbike World Championship achieved the following:

• More than 2 billion worldwide television viewers
• Live broadcasts on 97 television networks covering 175 countries
• 3.500 broadcast hours with a television media value in excess of US$ 780 million
• Over 1,000,000 race spectators
• Over 8 million Internet site unique visitors on www.worldsbk.com

For further information, please contact: 

Julian Thomas
SBK Press Office Manager
Mobile +39 340 0993623

julian.thomas infrontsports.com

Federica Marti
International Press & PR Office
Mobile +39 3460790845
federica.marti infrontsports.com