After months of anticipation and build-up, the full ViSK British Superbike Championship bust in to action this morning at 11am as the Supersport 600 class took to the track for the first of their warm up sessions.
Riders from South Africa, Australia, Japan, Finland as well as all four corners of the United Kingdom are racing here over the weekend. Most eyes will be on Hawick based Stuart Easton on the Hydrex Honda in the main races, but throughout the packed programme, Scots will be battling for honours.
In the 125 class, Taylor Mackenzie, Tim Hastings and wildcard Sammi Tasker will be challenging, and in the Superstock race, William Bergin from Stirling and Grant Thomas from Glasgow will also be out to prove their worth.
Action continues today until 5.55pm, with gates opening at 8am on Saturday and 7am on Sunday for the main event days. Print at home tickets are available, and can be purchased at the gate too.
HOSPITALITY SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
Fancy treating yourself to a ViP Day at the Races? Just the last few spaces are available in our splendid hospitality facility over looking the hairpin entrance, with two packages available at only £150 and £200 per person, including vat. Remember if you have already purchased your event ticket, you too can up grade to enjoy this wonderful experience. To book, phone Maureen on 01383 723337 before close of play today (Friday). Remember individual spaces are available too.
SPECIAL LUCKY SOUVENIR PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE
We have produced a high quality official event programme for only £5. Be sure to purchase yours and you could be in for winning a prize, including tickets to the 2010 British Superbike event.
PIT LANE WALK ABOUT – GET CLOSE TO THE STARS.
You can get close the the BSB stars on either Saturday or Sunday during the Pit Lane Walk about sessions. For only £5, you can get access to the superb new Pit Lane complex, built and due to be officially opened at this weekend BSB meeting. Get autographs and souvenir posters and close up photo opportunities with these motorcycle gladiators! Numbers are very limited, so come to the Circuit Office to purchase yours, hurry, its first come first served for this unique access opportunity to the stars.
TRAFFIC PLANS
On raceday, we recommend you get here sharp as the track will bursts into action from 8.45am as the National Superstock 1000s take to the circuit. Gates will be open from 7am, so why not come early and make a full day of it, there are dozens of trade sites to wonder around before the action starts on track. We have a new entrance gate for cars approaching from the Edinburgh/M90 side, so as you are approaching, enter via this gate too.
ALL BIKES come up the main avenue and will be directed to one of 3 bike parks around the venue. A limited number of bike stand blocks are available, but we recommend you bring your own. ALL BIKES WILL LEAVE VIA THE BIKE ONLY EXIT AT THE WHITE COTTAGE. Whether your on a bike or in a car, please be patient and follow all stewards directions and we will get you in, and out of the venue as quickly as we can.
CAR PASSES – If you have a Car Pass, please display it CLEARLY…..most of the delays are caused by visitors not displaying their car pass clearly for the parking stewards. If it is designed to go on the windscreen or hang on the rear view mirror, please have it on display, putting it on the dashboard is NOT VISIBLE to the stewards or Police on the roads and it causes un-necessary delay for you and others getting in – thank you.
