Virgin Mobile is proud to announce the return of its action packed adrenaline-fuelled television show, The Virgin Mobile Cup - Natural Born Racers . The show follows the trials and tribulations of the young 16 to 22 year old superbike riders competing for the 2005 Virgin Mobile Cup. The third season of this exciting show will premiere on Channel FIVE at midnight, Sunday 8 ^th January, showing every Sunday for six weeks after that.

Natural Born Racers features 28 thrill-seeking youngsters racing identical Yamaha R6 bikes in the prestigious Virgin Mobile Cup, famed for uncovering the stars of tomorrow and unearthing hidden talent. The winner will automatically secure a dream place on the Virgin Mobile Yamaha Factory British Superbike team for the following season, which can only be compared to playing Sunday league football one minute direct to the Premier League

This season of racing proves to be yet another nail-biting and thrilling feast of high powered, high octane viewing pleasure. Natural Born Racers promises to show all the action, as we watch every corner, every chicane and every rider push themselves to the limit in a bid to become champion.

Natural Born Racers is a six-part series and will run every week from Sunday 8 ^th January 2006 at midnight on FIVE

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