Jodi Christie, Keene Ont. 2014 CSBK Champion. Photo by Paul Crocombe.
2015 MOPAR Canadian Superbike Championship presented by Parts Canada
Round 3 & 4: Castrol Raceway Edmonton, AB July 10 – 12, 2015
Track Length: 2.7 km / 1.69 miles (14 Turns).
Canadian National Superbike (CSBK) racing originated in 1980 at the Edmonton International Speedway. Superbike racing is a category of motorcycle racing that uses highly modified production motorcycles, as opposed to purpose-built motorcycles. The Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK) is Canada’s National road racing superbike championship series.
2 Rounds of MOPAR Canadian Superbike Championship presented by Parts Canada. The race weekend will also include 2 Rounds of Hindle Exhaust Pro Sport Bike, Bell Helmets AM Sport Bike & Magneti Marelli Amateur Superbike National classes. The Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association (EMRA) will have 2 classes running: EMRA Novice Open & EMRA Senior Open.
The 2014 MOPAR Canadian Superbike Champion Bike # 1 Jodi Christie Keene, ON Honda CBR1000RR will be up against points leader & 5-Time Champion Bike # 101 Jordan Szoke Lynden, ON BMW S1000RR. There will also be some pressure from the local EMRA racers such as EMRA 2014 Champion Justin Knapik & others.
EMRA 2014 Champion Justin Knapik. Photo by Paul Crocombe.
Castrol Raceway Un-Official Lap Records (courtesy of EMRA)
Pro Superbike: 1:19.60 (Justin Knapik, Kawasaki ZX-10R)
Pro Sport Bike: 1:21.70 (Kyle Buckley, Suzuki GSX-R600)
AM Superbike: 1:23.30 (Shane Caravan, Yamaha YZF-R1)
AM Sport Bike: 1:24.51 (Darryl McGavigan, Suzuki GSX-R600)
Mike Zottmann Calgary. Photo by Paul Crocombe.
Spectators:
For Tickets: http://castrolraceway.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=381
For Event Information & Schedule: http://www.castrolraceway.com/blog-MOPAR_CANADIAN_SUPERBIKE_CHAMPIONSHIP
Volunteer
There are many different ways to watch a motorcycle road race. The 1 way is to be on the motorcycle racing, the 2nd best to watch a road race is to become a track-side marshal/corner worker. Road course marshals are race personnel that surround the road course track at specified stations that communicate to riders with flags and each other on radios.
Cars & Motorcycles sometimes use the same track to race on but marshalling for both is different, so it is important to know the details. With that in mind, if you travel to different tracks & events always be prepared for something different; never be afraid to ask questions. This is a volunteer position so come out when you can. However, if you commit to do an event, stick to it and expect to be there all day.
If anyone would like to come help out corner Marshall for the Canadian Superbike weekend event let them know. In order to get on the track you will need to be on the list I present to CSBK officials. Please arrive by 8AM at the track. Please email Jon Bullee at fast316@hotmail.com Give him your full name, contact number, and which days you can attend.
Castrol Raceway, Canada’s Premier Motorsports Complex, annually hosts over 200 races including the nationally recognized events: IHRA MOPAR Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals, Race of Champions: Legends of Nascar, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and Monster Jam. In addition to the ¼ mile IHRA Sanctioned Drag Strip, 3/8 mile Clay Oval Track and 10 acre Pro Motocross Track, a brand new 2.7 km FIA sanctioned Paved Road Course opened at the Raceway in 2013.
http://www.castrolraceway.com/
Thanks to Paul Crocombe for the photos