Quebec return gathers momentum

From Professional Motorsports Productions

TORONTO, ON – The Parts Canada Superbike Championship makes its return to Quebec in 2009 when Circuit ICAR (International Club Academy Racing) at Mirabel, just north of Montreal, hosts round two of the season June 11-14.

French Canadian motorcycle magazine Moto Journal will be title sponsor for the inaugural Moto Journal ICAR Superbike event at the venue.

This will be the first motorcycle race for the ICAR facility located on the Mirabel Airport grounds. The ultramodern complex officially opened in May, 2008 and offers a variety of performance driving and racing programs.

"ICAR is extremely proud to be hosting the Moto Journal ICAR Superbike, round two of the Parts Canada Superbike championship," said Circuit ICAR's Marc Arseneau. "We are delighted to bring back to Québec the highest level of motorcycle racing in the country. We look forward to having a great show for everyone this year and for years to come."

The series enjoyed a successful test at the venue last August, which was attended by most of the top national competitors. Two-time Canadian Superbike champ Francis Martin set the pace with a time of one minute, 53.745 seconds aboard a Team Suzuki / Blackfoot / Picotte Racing Suzuki GSX- R1000.

"I know the series is concerned about having a track to race at in Quebec," said the Sherbrooke rider, who has joined the BMW Motorrad Canada squad for 2009. "We really need to race in Quebec. Finding a home in Quebec is really important for the sponsors, the TV and the series."

The weekend will also feature a round of the Pro Honda Oils Women's Cup.

Tickets for the Moto Journal ICAR Superbike can be purchased online at www.circuiticar.com.