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European Junior Cup

Background

The World Superbike championship features racing motorcycles derived from production, road going models. Motorcycle racing fans strongly identify with this series as they own and ride the same motorcycle they see in action on the circuit. The World Superbike Championship has long provided the closest fought and most entertaining action on track and in 2010 had no less than seven manufacturers fighting for glory, with reigning Champions Yamaha alongside Ducati, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, Aprilia and BMW. With 13 races across the globe including Australia, the USA and many throughout Europe, this is a truly international Championship attracting vast interest worldwide. Alongside Superbike we also have the fiercely fought World Supersport series and the twin Superstock classes at most rounds where other manufacturers like Triumph, KTM and MVAgusta are also represented. The series and team sponsors include many global brands such as Red Bull, Hannspree, Alitalia, Alfa Romeo, Monster Energy, Sterilgarda and Xerox. The World Superbike championship features the following support classes: Supersport 600, Superstock 1000 and Superstock 600. The new for 2011 ‘European Junior Cup’ will provide an additional, entry level series to this exciting World Championship for 14 to 17 year old racers from around the world.

Partnership

In order to attract the strongest possible field of international riders and at an affordable entry cost we are seeking sponsorship support for this exciting new championship.

The European Junior Cup can offer

• Title sponsorship or premier sponsorship. • Sponsor branding on all motorcycles, riding suits, team clothing, hospitality units and transporters. • A prominent presence in the World Superbike paddock with the Junior Cup tented village. • Corporate hospitality at the Junior Cup village. • A contractual relationship with all riders to represent the title sponsor for an agreed period of their future careers. For example, a logo patch on racing suit or a sticker on the racing helmet.

Vision

To attract the best young men and women racers from Europe, the America’s and Australia and in particular to attract a representation from Russia, the Middle East and Asia. An attractive prize fund at each round is proposed and for the winner of the championship a dream prize for any young rider; a supported entry into the Superstock 600 championship in 2012. The aim is to stage a truly international contest which is sustainable, and will grow to become a worldwide series of choice for rider development.

Media

The positioning of the Junior Cup just before the World Superbike race ensures a huge live audience of up to 100,000 for what promises to be a great racing spectacle. The World Superbike Championship receives television coverage from Sky Sports, Eurosport, ESPN and Telecinco. At this stage of our programme we are investigating broadcasting possibilities and are confident the close-run, competitive nature of the championship will provide our sponsors with a fantastic marketing platform.One which will capture the attention of the global media and the dreams of young sports riders worldwide.

Introduction

The European Junior Cup has been conceived to provide young motorcycle racers from all over the world with an opportunity to compete alongside the legendary World Superbike Championship, and to demonstrate their skills at an international level.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

EUROPEAN JUNIOR CUP 6 Round European championship as a support class to the World Superbike Championship.

ELIGIBILITY

Riders must be between 14 and 17 years of age. ENTRY PACKAGE TO INCLUDE • Race ready 250cc motorcycle • Entry fees, tyres and consumables • All riding equipment and helmet • Branded Junior Cup team wear • Technical and coaching support • Transport of motorcycle to all rounds • Hospitality and working stations Junior Cup paddock village • Induction trackday in Spain, March • Season passes for rider and one helper • Motorcycle and riding equipment to be awarded to rider at season’s end

MOTORCYCLE DETAILS • 250cc four stroke • Full race fairing • Race brake hoses front • Race footrests and bars • Race exhaust system • Crash protectors • Pirelli sports tyres • No other alterations permitted PROVISIONAL CALENDAR March 26 and 27 	INDUCTION & TRAINING CAMP SPAIN 17 April	       HOLLAND - ASSEN 08 May   	        ITALY - MONZA 19 June	               SPAIN - ARAGONA 31 July	               ENGLAND - SILVERSTONE 04 Sept    	        GERMANY - NURBURGRING 02 Oct	               FRANCE - MAGNY COURS

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 30 minutes Free Practice SATURDAY 30 minutes Qualifying session SUNDAY RACE Directly before World Superbike race 2 HOW IT WORKS To ensure fair and equal racing each identical machine will be allocated by lottery at the induction trackday in Spain, March 2011. To prevent any rider carrying out modifications to their motorcycle all machines will remain with the Cup organisers between races and be transported to the circuits by them. Routine servicing will also be carried out as part of the entry package. The rider will also receive all safety clothing, a helmet and their team clothing at the induction event. The rider will keep this same bike for the entire season and if they complete the full season will be awarded the motorcycle after the final race. No modifications at all are permitted to the motorcycle other than minor setup adjustment. The rider will receive a permanent World Superbike pass for themselves and a helper. This helper should be competent in motorcycle mechanics and ideally have experience at working in a racing environment. The Cup organiser will also have a team of race engineers on hand for advice and assistance. For each round of the championship a Junior Cup village will be constructed. This will provide working space for each bike and a hospitality unit for the riders and their mechanic. It will be the base for all the Junior Cup riders over the weekend and features TV monitors to follow all the weekends racing plus a technical and briefing area. To assist in rider development regular classroom briefings from experienced world championship level riders will take place over the weekend. These will cover track conditions, race strategy and various aspects relevant to pursuing a career in motorcycle racing. The coaches will be available throughout the event for advice on set up, circuit knowledge and racing skills and will also observe the riders on track. All riders will be guided throughout the weekend by the Cup organiser staff amongst which there will be English, German, Italian, Spanish and French speakers. PRIZE Our proposal is to offer the winner of the European Junior Cup a fully supported entry in the European Superstock 600 championship for the following season. For further information on the European Junior Cup please contact Gerry Bryce, Racedays Promotions Tel 0049 1722 963100 Email info@Racedays.net, www.europeanjuniorcup.com