The FIM Corona Extra Superbike World Championship heads to Silverstone next weekend (26-28 May) for the fifth round of the action-packed two-wheeled race series.

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The Northamptonshire based circuit is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year with an official media preview event on Thursday 25 May.

Several top World Superbike riders will be stepping out in their national football strips to represent their countries in the Silverstone World Cup -a 'Beat the Keeper' competition which will be settled by penalties - what else? Going head to head against the clock, each of the riders will take their turn to score as many goals as possible against a Silverstone goalkeeper.

The 'Silverstone World Cup' will take place in the centre of the circuit, close to the paddock.

Spectators heading to Silverstone on Thursday will enjoy free access to both the circuit and paddock, where the riders will attend the SBK Paddock Show (14:00 - 18:00hrs) to sign autographs and meet the fans.
This will give a great opportunity to the public to taste the enthusiastic and friendly atmosphere of the famous SBK Paddock and the change to meet the riders.

The SBK Paddock Show will be the heart of the riders autograph sessions, where the public will come face to face with the top riders.