From a press release issued by FGSport:

The World Superbike Championship will “race” at the Bologna Motor Show for its fans

4th – 14th December 2003

Superbike World Championship fans will not have to wait until the new season starts next February in Valencia, Spain as it will “race” at the Bologna Motor Show from 4th to 14th December.

This extraordinary event is the result of extensive cooperation between FGSPORT and Promotor to continue the tradition of taking Superbike, its riders and teams directly to the fans and offering them both access and insight into the series that has generated so much passion, excitement and enjoyment over many years.

In a dramatic and significant achievement, the international paddock will be transplanted to one of the main halls at the Bologna Motor Show creating an epic and dynamic arena for fans of the sport. Fans will feel right at home inside the 1,200 square meter paddock that will contain the following exciting elements:

. 7 teams will present their racing trucks and bikes that have been competing in the 2003 season: Ducati Fila, Ducati NCR, Suzuki Alstare, Kawasaki Bertocchi, PSG-1, Ten Kate Honda, Yamaha Belgarda.

. 15 riders will be present, including: Neil Hodgson Superbike 2003 World Champion, Ruben Xaus second in the final standings, Regis Laconi and James Toseland Ducati Fila new signing for 2004, Lorenzo Lanzi, the young new entry climbing the Supersport ladder, David Garcia who flies the Ducati NCR flag, Mauro Sanchini 2003 Italian Champion together with team mates Ivan Clementi and Stefano Cruciani who will be riding the Kawasaki Bertocchi machines next year, the lion Pierfrancesco Chili, the PSG-1 standard-bearer, Chris Vermeulen, 2003 Supersport World Champion together with Brock Parkes, the Ten Kate Honda rider and Jurgen Van den Goorbergh from Yamaha Belgarda. Alstare Suzuki will be present with Vittorio Iannuzzo and Michel Fabrizio.

. Pirelli, the official tyre supplier of the 2004 Superbike and Supersport World Championships will be present with a full race service truck and will organize promotional events and activities for the public.

. And something special for the first time – a real novelty in the form of bike and car together for the joy of the fans. A BMW M5, the first example of the exciting new race series SUPERSTARS will be on show for the public. The racing car has already been presented to a selected number of tuners and drivers at the Vallelunga Circuit in early November.

The heart as usual, will be the SBK Ring where the riders, following the SBK philosophy of public engagement, will be at disposal of all the motorcycle fans for interviews, autographs and talks on 7 and 8 December.

The leading spirit of this extraordinary event will be Giovanni Di Pillo with Nuvolari, the broadcasting TV station that will have a permanent presence in the Superbike zone.

FGSPORT invites all fans to this extraordinary event that will undoubtedly be the highlight of the break between seasons.