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In 2016 WSBK races will be held in new two day format. In the heavily revamped weekend schedule WSBK race one will now be held on Saturday and race two on Sunday for maximum possible TV exposure. These changes are aimed at creating a flexible time schedule for fan experiences to enjoy a more complete and exciting WorldSBK experience from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon.
In this new format, Saturday is aimed at offering increased fan attendance and especially the chance to feel the adrenaline of WorldSBK racing during the two-day event. In addition, and sponsors will be able to offer an even bigger selection of special events and shows, allowing fans to enjoy both on and off track action in a way never previously possible. These fundamental timetable changes will prove pivotal in getting WorldSBK fans closer to the action, both those in the grandstands and the millions watching live TV around the world. With more flexibility afforded to the schedule, the new time slots will ensure that each and every fan is able to enjoy the best of the WorldSBK paddock, either at the track or at home. Athletes and Teams will be more available with less timing constraints, whilst the new time slots will give more flexibility to organizers to actively design and dedicate activities within each and every event, ensuring the proximity and engagement of fans attending.
For teams and riders there is a loss of a single WSBK practice session, but the first two track outings will now last for one hour each on Fridays, not 45 minutes.
There have been major changes in the WSS schedule too, with their pre-race actions now a mirror of the WSBK class, including a two-part Superpole, just after the WSBK version. So we will have WSBK Superpole one starting at 10.30 on Saturday mornings, with the WSS version beginning at 11.30.
The Stock 1000 class remains in 2016, with that race at 14.20 on Sundays. There will still only be one WSS race each weekend, at 11.20 on Sunday mornings.
News Source: World Superbikes to end two-race format | MCN
In this new format, Saturday is aimed at offering increased fan attendance and especially the chance to feel the adrenaline of WorldSBK racing during the two-day event. In addition, and sponsors will be able to offer an even bigger selection of special events and shows, allowing fans to enjoy both on and off track action in a way never previously possible. These fundamental timetable changes will prove pivotal in getting WorldSBK fans closer to the action, both those in the grandstands and the millions watching live TV around the world. With more flexibility afforded to the schedule, the new time slots will ensure that each and every fan is able to enjoy the best of the WorldSBK paddock, either at the track or at home. Athletes and Teams will be more available with less timing constraints, whilst the new time slots will give more flexibility to organizers to actively design and dedicate activities within each and every event, ensuring the proximity and engagement of fans attending.
For teams and riders there is a loss of a single WSBK practice session, but the first two track outings will now last for one hour each on Fridays, not 45 minutes.
There have been major changes in the WSS schedule too, with their pre-race actions now a mirror of the WSBK class, including a two-part Superpole, just after the WSBK version. So we will have WSBK Superpole one starting at 10.30 on Saturday mornings, with the WSS version beginning at 11.30.
The Stock 1000 class remains in 2016, with that race at 14.20 on Sundays. There will still only be one WSS race each weekend, at 11.20 on Sunday mornings.
News Source: World Superbikes to end two-race format | MCN
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