The Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK)’s biggest ever TV-event is set to light up homes across the nation, with Round 3 of the ASBK to be broadcast live in a 10-hour television extravaganza on Fox Sports and Kayo Sports as part of International MotoFest 2019 (April 25-28) from The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia.
The event, which includes not only Round 3 of the ASBK but also Round 2 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, provides a huge weekend of motorcycle racing action as the Asia-Pacific’s fastest road racers take to the track across two different championships and six different classes. The broadcast will be the ASBK’s biggest-ever television event, giving fans access to more live racing than ever before.
Motorcycling Australia (MA) CEO Peter Doyle promised an exciting spectacle for fans watching both in Australia and overseas. “International MotoFest at The Bend is sure to provide some fantastic action, so it’s great that we can bring this to a worldwide audience” he said.
The event has expanded this year to include two additional championships, which will feature under lights from 5pm on Friday and Saturday at the Stadium Circuit, north of The Bend’s main Motor Racing Circuit. The Australian Junior Road Racing Championship, and SuperMoto Championship Classes include Pro, Womens, and Juniors with riders as young as 9 years old – Australia’s next generation of motorcycle stars.
New ticket options have been made available in 2019, for fans wanting the complete motorcycle experience “Ride N View” allows patrons to ride through the gates on their motorcycle and around the service road to their favourite viewing position. With the Rydges Pit Lane Hotel fully booked, visitors wanting to enjoy a weekend of racing can stay at the BIG4 Holiday Park (open in January 2019) situated less than 1km from the main pit building.
Event International MotoFest features a huge schedule of motorcycle racing including 4 x Championship series across 2 circuits at The Bend;
Main Motor Racing Circuit
Australian Superbike Championship, Round 3
Asia Road Racing Championship, Round 2
Stadium Circuit (under lights)
Australian Supermoto Championship, Round 2
Australian Junior Road Racing Championship, Round 3
Timing Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th April, 2019
Where The Bend Motorsport Park, 543 Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend
Schedule Online
Event Map Online
Tickets Free entry Thursday. Children 12 & under free.
On sale now at http://bit.ly/motofest19
Broadcast
Fox Sports LIVE coverage Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-4:30pm (ACST)
Kayo Sports LIVE coverage Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-4:30pm (ACST)
SBS LIVE coverage of ASBK races on Sunday from 2:30-4:30pm (ACST)
Online LIVE extended coverage of Friday – Sunday available free via ASBK.com.au, with no geo-blocking or paywalls