The pre-World Superbikes parade round Castle Donington village on Sunday 22 May has had to be called off owing to the bigger than expected demand. The event – incorporating a meet-and-greet session with some of the leading names of the Superbike World Championship as well as entertainment and bike displays – will now take place within Donington circuit.
Donington Park sporting director Bob Adams commented: “While it’s regrettable that the parade into the village won’t now be able to take place, we are delighted at the amount of people who have expressed interest in the event, and are now planning to make it an even bigger preview for World Superbikes. It’ll be an afternoon of fun for all the family and a great way to kick start our preparations for the only UK round of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship.”
The new event will be based outside the Donington Collections museum, where there will be family activities and rider Q&As. World Superbike legend Carl Fogarty will still be in attendance, as will the other confirmed riders, including Alex Lowes and Sylvain Guintoli.