Since its re-launch in 1996 the championship has revitalised motorcycle racing in the UK. The growth in stature and spectator appeal of the British Superbike championship is such that all of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha enter factory supported teams into the series.
MSV will take over the commercial rights from Dorna UK, a division of the Spanish based MotoGP World Championship rights holders. Jonathan Palmer said: “We are very appreciative of the investment Dorna has put into BSB over the last four years and look forward to continuing to expand the championship in the future.”
BSB will now be run by MSVR, MotorSport Vision’s racing division, from its Brands Hatch base. Stuart Higgs, who will continue to be the Series Director commented; “Jonathan Palmer and MotorSport Vision have already contributed greatly since the start of their involvement in 2004 in both the development and the direction of the championship.”
“This migration into the position of rights holder combines their high standards of operation, presentation and forward thinking together with the strengths and the potential that the entire British Superbike championship platform clearly has. I am tremendously excited about the new structure and the opportunities that lie ahead."
The new season begins on the famous Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit on Sunday April 6.
