Calabogie kick off for Superbikes

From Professional Motorsports Productions

TORONTO, ON -- The Parts Canada Superbike Championship will open its 2008 season at a new venue, Calabogie Motorsports Park, located near Ottawa.

The 2.81km (1.74-mile), 13-turn Stadium Track will host the national series May 22-25. This will be the first motorcycle race held at Calabogie, although it has quickly become a popular venue for track days since opening in late 2006.

The Superbike National will be sponsored by Waste Management of Canada.

“Calabogie Motorsports Park is one of the most impressive race tracks to open in North America in a long time,” said Colin Fraser of Professional Motorsports Productions, which operates the Parts Canada Superbike Championship. “Its location, picturesque setting and daunting layout should make it a very popular stop for our series for many years to come.”

The Stadium Track hosted a CASC-OR car race last summer that was awarded the organization’s Race of the Year Award. The layout is distinguished by its elevation changes and features a 50-foot high sound berm that serves as a spectacular natural grandstand.

“We are thrilled to be holding our first national level race and we’re looking forward to working with the Parts Canada Superbike Championship,” said John Hamilton, Vice-President, Operations for Calabogie Motorsports Park. “We’ve had excellent feedback from the motorcycle
community.

“We are well-positioned between Montreal and Toronto, close to Ottawa, and the rolling terrain and natural amphitheatre of the Stadium Track will make this a great place to watch a race. We're looking forward to holding the first big race at Calabogie, and showcasing both the track and the surrounding resort community.”

The full series schedule will be announced shortly.