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23 ^rd February 2004

2004 British Superbike Championship tickets go on sale

Silverstone hosts the opening round of the 2004 British Superbike Championship on 27 ^th - 28 ^th March, when the season gets underway at the Home of British Motor Racing. The series boasts the strongest rider and manufacturer line-up in domestic two-wheel motorsport, and fans can now book their tickets to experience one of the most fiercely contested weekends of racing at Silverstone this year.

In addition to the breathtaking British Superbike action, a packed support line-up offers a feast of high octane entertainment that includes the British Supersport Championship, National Superstock Championship, British 125cc Championship, the Virgin Mobile Yamaha R6 Cup and the Eastern Airways Sidecar Championship.

Sunday race day tickets are on sale at £27 (£30 on the day), with children aged 15 and under able to attend free of charge*. General admission includes access to the centre transfer and a roving seat in any of Silverstone's grandstands**. Roving seats are free of charge in 2004, providing fans unrivalled views of the wheel-to-wheel action.

The Sunday lunchtime pit lane walkabout is also a highlight of the weekend, offering fans free behind the scenes access. Starting at 12:10hrs, fans will get the opportunity to walk down the world famous pit lane at Silverstone and get autographs and photos from their favourite riders.

A Weekend Ticket, providing two days of nail-biting action with qualifying on the Saturday and two races on the Sunday, is available at £31.50 if booked in advance (£35 on the day), while Saturday only tickets are also available from £9 (£10 on the day).

To book your place for an unforgettable weekend of family entertainment at the opening round of the 2004 British Superbike Championship, or for further information about other events taking place at Silverstone in 2004, visit www.silverstonemotorsport.co.uk or call .

Prices :           Advance Ticket Price                    On the Day Price

Saturday                          £9                                                 £10

Sunday                           £27                                                £30

Weekend Ticket           £31.50                                              £35

Children* - 15 and under Free Free

* Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 6 children per adult

** Roving seat in any available location

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Notes to Editors

Silverstone Motorsport Limited is the operator and promoter of Silverstone circuit.

Silverstone is the host of the Foster's British Grand Prix and is recognised as the Home of British Motor Racing.

Silverstone stages some of the largest international and domestic motorsport series in the world, including rounds of the British Touring Car Championship, the British Superbike Championship and World Superbikes.

Silverstone offers a variety of event and corporate facilities, including driving experiences, track days, hospitality opportunities, karting and the Silverstone Racing School - the UK's leading race tuition and driver coaching centre.

Silverstone was the venue for the first ever Formula One World Championship Grand Prix in 1950, and has been the only circuit to stage the British Grand Prix since 1986.

Silverstone remains one of the world's most historic and recognisable racing venues.