British Superbikes to open Motorcycle Live in ‘Day of Champions’

The MCE British Superbike championship will play an integral part in this year’s Motorcycle Live show at the NEC, with every class’s respective champion set to appear on stage for the opening gala of the UK’s premiere motorcycle show.

British Superbike champion Shane Byrne will lead the seven, he’ll be joined on stage by Supersport champion Billy McConnell and National Superstock 1000 winner Danny Buchan, who will also be unveiling his new livery as part of Tommy hill’s team on Monday.

James Ellison will also be in attendance on Saturday, with the GBmoto rider unveileing the team’s new JG Speedfit Kawasaki colours on the manufacturer’s stand.

Visiting racers will be taking part in signing sessions on their respective manufacturer and sponsor stands, as well as participating in Whitham’s Q&As and the Fast Bikes Question of Bikes quiz with Parrish on the Blackhorse Stage in the British Eurosport Entertainment Zone.

MCE BSB series director Stuart Higgs commented: “I’m delighted that the British Champions will form a major role in the opening of this year’s Motorcycle Live event at the NEC Birmingham. 2014 has been a sensational season of racing across all the classes that make up the MCE BSB Championship and for the champions to take centre stage at this most important event in the two wheel calendar is thoroughly deserved. “