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PARC FERMÉ

The Motul Action Box also forms an additional role in each WorldSBK race as this is where the podium riders from each race exit the live pit lane to go to the custom Parc Ferme area, specially reserved for the top three and the best Independent Rider. Bikes and riders get the full red carpet treatment as they ride out of the Motul Action Box, and through a wall of fans, held back by temporary tapes raised up on either side of the red carpet. As long as you stand behind the coloured tapes( designed to keep both

VICTORY LANE

At the end of each race or Tissot-Superpole session the lucky top three riders arrive in the golden glare of publicity at WorldSBK’ s special Parc Ferme area, after riding their machines through Victory Lane. The very first TV interviews are done right there and then, in Parc Ferme. The riders are soon escorted onto the podium set-up inside the paddock itself, which is specially designed to let the fans get close to the competitors. Another post-race initiative that has proved popular is seeing the riders immediately taken

you and the riders’ safe at such an adrenaline fueled moment for all) you could not just get on TV but maybe even get a fleeting high five as the best riders of the day ride through this human tunnel of enthusiasm. The always popular Victory Lane experience is yet another clear example of how the fan can have unrivalled proximity to the epicentre of the biggest production-derived global race series there is- WorldSBK.

to the Paddock Show stage, after the Parc Ferme formalities have been completed. In the Parc Ferme, usually right in front of the podium ceremony, the fans can see all the podium riders’ machines from quite a close proximity. At several venues you can also go see all the other hard-working riders and machines starting their debriefs with their pit crews inside the main Parc Ferme area of pit lane.

FAN ZONE & WorldSBK OFFICIAL EVENT MERCHANDISE

Inside the dedicated Fan Zone Area are stalls featuring promotional and retail activity at each WorldSBK weekend. From having the chance to sample the celebrating race winners’ Prosecco DOC, to buying WorldSBK’ s own branded merchandise( available in all shapes and sizes) the Fan Zone is another option for fans to explore between the races and practice sessions themselves. Official WorldSBK-branded material can be found at the dedicated WorldSBK sales area. From a latest season’ s souvenir T-shirt to all manner of other clothing and branded merchandise, it’ s all there. In the Fan Zone area you will also find the top team’ s clothing lines and other products to let you show off your true colours not just at the races but at home as well. You can also visit some of WorldSBK’ s close partners, like Barcelonabased bike luggage experts Shad, who operate a dedicated travelling display and customer advice area. As well as the regular stall holders who follow the whole Championship there will be diverse local retail displays at most rounds.

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