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For full details of ticket options for Britain’s round of the 2010 MotoGP Championship at Silverstone, visit: www.silverstone.co.uk

Tickets for Britain’s round of the 2010 MotoGP Championship at Silverstone are on sale 24 hours a day,  seven  days  a  week.  For  further  information,  up-to-date  availability  and  to  purchase  tickets please visit www.silverstone.co.uk, or call 08433 750 500. For information on official hospitality packages, call 08704 588 230. *  Child  ticket  prices  apply  to  children  aged  15  and  under.  Children  aged  15  and  under  must  be  accompanied  by  a paying adult at all times. Each paying adult may bring up to a maximum of 4 children. ** Official Silverstone camping is only available to those purchasing Three Day tickets. *** ‘Early Bird’ offer – a limited number of tickets are available only. All tickets are sold subject to availability and on a first come first served basis. **** Save booking fees by booking online

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MotoGP returns to the Home of British Motor Racing in 2010

MotoGP, the world’s premier motorcycle race series, returns to the Home of British Motor Racing in 2010 and Silverstone is promising a better experience for the fans, at affordable prices.

The Northamptonshire circuit is investing more than £5 million in a new, super fast bike circuit, with work on a dramatic new section of track and significant improvements to spectator viewing facilities being carried out between  November  2009  and  March  2010.  According to  Silverstone  Managing  Director,  Richard  Phillips, the fans’ “experience is everything”, and Silverstone is dedicated to developing a three day festival of motor sport,  packed  with on  and  off  track  entertainment  for  the  legions  of  fans  expected  at  the  UK’s  most prestigious bike racing event of the year.

MotoGP attracts the cream of the crop – from the world’s fastest bikes to the sport’s most recognised riders. This includes five times World Champion Valentino Rossi, 2006 and 2007 World Champions Nicky Hayden and  Casey Stoner,  and  the  highly  talented  Spaniards, Dani  Pedrosa  and  Jorge  Lorenzo.  While British interest  lies  with  two  times  Superbike World  Champion  James  Toseland,  who will  be  targeting  a  third successive year in MotoGP in 2010.

There’s also a wealth of young British talent coming through the ranks, including  125cc Grand  Prix  graduates  Bradley Smith,  Scott  Redding  and  Danny  Webb  who  will  all  be looking forward to racing at Silverstone next year. With spectacular action guaranteed on the track, Silverstone’s focus is firmly set on delivering the best race experience  available  to  UK bike  fans.  

Modifications to  the  track  will  make  Silverstone  one  of  the  fastest circuits on the MotoGP calendar, with the new layout increasing the length of the circuit to 5.6km. The riders will  now turn right at  ‘Abbey’,  joining  the  new  section  of  track,  which  includes  the  ‘Arena’ complex  and promises  multiple  overtaking  opportunities.  The  circuit  then  links  up with the ‘National Straight’ before re- joining the Grand Prix circuit at ‘Brooklands’. The  other significant  track change  is  the  removal  of  the  chicane  at  ‘Woodcote’.  With  grandstands being moved to accommodate an increased run off area, the riders will now be able to power through ‘Woodcote’ and attack ‘Pits Straight’ at full speed.

Away  from  the  track,  Silverstone is making  a  number  of  improvements  to  its  spectator viewing  areas. In addition to constructing a number of elevated viewing banks, existing grandstands and fence lines are also being moved to bring fans closer to the on-track action.

Plans for off-track entertainment are being developed to ensure there is plenty to see and do, for fans of all ages, from morning to night. Live concerts, bike displays, air displays, interactive experiences, manufacturer test  rides,  entertainment  zones,  autograph  sessions and   competitions  to win  paddock  and  pit  lane walkabouts are all planned over the three days.

The  combination  of  hassle-free access  to  and  from  the circuit,  free  parking  in  hard standing  car  parks, dedicated bike parks, good spectator facilities, giant TV screens, a wide choice of viewing locations and ticket  options,  plus  two  options  for  official Silverstone campsites**  (‘lively’  or ‘family’)  will  also  add  to  the fans’ MotoGP experience at Silverstone.

“We   cannot   wait   to   see   MotoGP   back   at   Silverstone”,   said   Richard   Phillips, Managing  Director  of Silverstone Circuits Limited. “The series is returning to the Home of British Motor Racing for the first time since  1986  and  it’s  going  to  be  a  fantastic  occasion for  everyone  involved  –  riders,  teams  and,  most importantly, the fans. “Silverstone is the UK’s premier motor sport venue and we are continuing to develop it into a world class facility for two and four wheeled racing. A further  £7 million is being invested before March of next year - more than £5 million of which is being spent on improving the viewing experience for fans, and developing the circuit for MotoGP. ”We’ll have an exciting new circuit; new spectator areas, getting fans closer to the action; and a spectacular line-up of off-track entertainment, including interactive experiences, bike displays and concerts. “We  have  an  incredible  team  here  at  Silverstone,  with  unrivalled  experience  of  organising  world  class events,  and  we’ll  be  putting  on  a  real  show  for  the  fans  next  year.  We  are  confident  of  delivering  a memorable MotoGP experience, at more affordable prices.”

Bike fans will also be pleased to hear that tickets for Silverstone’s round of the 2010 MotoGP Championship are set to  be  cheaper  than  the  2009  race at Donington Park, with prices starting at just £12 (adult ‘Early Bird’***  tickets  for  Practice  on  Friday).  Race  day  tickets are   from  £44  for  an  adult  ‘Early  Bird’ General  Admission  ticket  (£55  after  the  ‘Early  Bird’  offer)  to  £84  for  an adult ‘Early Bird’ covered grandstand ticket in a premium viewing location (£105 after the ‘Early Bird’ offer). Race day tickets for children are available from £12 (£15 after the ‘Early Bird’ offer). Single day tickets are available for Practice on Friday, Qualifying on Saturday and the big race on Sunday. Three  Day  tickets are also  available with  prices  starting  at £48  for  a  Three  Day  adult  ‘Early  Bird’  General  Admission ticket (£60  post  the  ‘Early Bird’  offer)  –  just  £3  more  than  a  race  day  ticket.  Three  Day adult  ‘Early  Bird’ covered grandstand tickets, in premium viewing locations, are priced at £108 (£135 post the ‘Early Bird’ offer). Three Day ‘Early Bird’ tickets for children are available from £16 (£20 after the ‘Early Bird’ offer).