Circuit Information:

LENGTH:3.6673M

CORNERS:18

LEFT AND:7

RIGHT HAND:11

POLE POSITION: Left

MCE BSB LAP RECORD: JAMES ELLISON – KAWASAKI – 2:05.267 (2015)

The final round before the championship showdown begins takes place at Silverstone, Silverstone like many of the circuits in the UK was built around a World War 2 RAF base the runways still remain and sit within the outline of the circuit. The circuit itself is known for its fast flowing and flat layout this often leads to very exciting racing as it is difficult for one rider to escape the pack.

2016 results:

Michael Laverty took the first win of the season as BSB opened up the 2016 year at Silverstone he held to beat eventual champion Shane Byrne and his fellow TYCO BMW rider Christian Iddon who came home in third place, Race 2 was taken by Peter Hickman taking at the time what was his second victory again just losing out was Shane Byrne and Christian Iddon Laverty had been running well before a bike failure ruled him out.

2017:

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Going into this weekend all six showdown places are technically still up for grabs while Shane Byrne, Leon Haslam and Peter Hickman all look safe barring anything unfortunate happening this weekend that leaves only three places remaining with 5 riders all fighting for them, Currently in those places are Jason O’Halloran,Josh Brookes and early front runner Luke Mossey just behind them are Jake Dixon who spent a weekend in the GP paddock impressing in his short time also gaining experience of the Silverstone track before this weekend Christian Iddon is also pressing hard for the showdown the TYCO man has had an up and down season but has regained some of the early form he showed and will be hoping to obtain his first ever win this weekend to cement himself in the title hunt.

News:

The fastest road racer Dean Harrison will make his British Superbike debut this weekend and will finish out the rest of the year:

( http://www.britishsuperbike.com/news/world-s-fastest-road-racer-harrison-and-silicone-engineering-racing-set-for-mce-bsb-debut/ )

World Supersport rider Luke Stapleford will step in for the injured Billy McConnell this weekend:

( http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/british-superbikes/2017/august/bsb-stapleford-to-stand-in-for-mcconnell-at-silverstone/ )

In WSBK news HRC Test rider Takumi Takahashi will ride for the Ten Kate team in WSBK for the next two rounds

( http://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-detail/takahashi-in-guigliano-out-at-red-bull-honda )