SBK for Japan at Donington

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The entire World Superbike community lined up on the starting-grid before today's race 1 at Donington Park in a gesture of solidarity for Japan and out of respect for the victims of the recent tragic disasters that have overwhelmed the country.

A specially-prepared banner bearing the words ‘SBK FOR JAPAN' was displayed by the World Superbike and World Supersport riders, together with Infront Motor Sports and FIM authority figures, in a brief ceremony that was followed by a minute's silence throughout the circuit.

Japan's only representative in this year's Superbike championship, Noriyuki Haga, also held up a Japanese flag, signed by all riders, which will be auctioned off and the proceeds of which will be devolved to Red Cross for Japan.