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| Because Goto was a rookie for so many years, he knows all the ins and outs of all tracks on next season's calendar. He really would like to share this information with you, as his favorite racing fan. On this page you will find everything you need to know about your favorite track! |
World Superbike Silverstone
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| LOCATION: WORLD / EUROPE / UK / NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
Silverstone lies about halfway between Northampton and Oxford in central Engeland. The city of Silverstone is famous for the fact that this city hosted the first Formula 1 Grand Prix ever. |
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| TRAVEL TO THE UK |
Silverstone has no airport itself, so please choose for London (London City, Heathrow, Gatwick) or Birmingham to fly to. London is 130 KM away from Silverstone, Birmingham is located a little closer to this venue at a distance of 105 KM. The best way to get to the circuit from the airport is to rent a car. It's possible to use the public traffic, but you'll be on the way for about 2,5 to 3 hours. Every airport mentioned above offers you a train and bus station. |
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| TRAVEL TO THE CIRCUIT |
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| By car |
| If you travel from the north, exit the M40 at Junction 10 and then join the A43 to Northampton. If you take the M1 road exit at Junction 15a and follow the signs for the A43 to Oxford. Siverstone is signposted from the A43. If you travel from the south, exit the M40 at Junction 11 and follow the A422 to join the A43 at Brackly. Join the A43 to Northampton. If you take the M1 road exit at Junction 15a and follow the signs for the A43 to Oxford. Silverstone is signposted from the A43. |
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| By public transport |
As mentioned earlier the public transport will take some time to bring you to the circuit. You can go by train from the airport to the nearest main line stations Banbury or Northampton. It does not make a diffrence from what airport you leave. From the station you can take a cab to Silverstone Circuit. |
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| ACCOMODATION |
| If you want to book a hotel in Monza or the surrounding areas in advance, we can offer you a great service. Please check out the website from our U.K. based hospitality partner www.toursareus.co.uk and browse their special package deals. Do you like to camp during this Superbike event? We recommend Hamilton Fields Campsite. It is a friendly, family run campsite providing excellent camping & caravanning facilities for those attending events at Silverstone Circuit. For the MotoGP & British F1 Grand Prix facilities include toilets, showers, bar, evening entertainment, catering & on site security. For other events like World Superbike facilities may vary. For bookings or additional information, please visit their website www.hamiltonfields.co.uk. |
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| SIGHTSEEING |
| Do you want to see a little more of Silverstone than only the race circuit? Then bring a visit to the impressive Stow Landscape Gardens. Stow has over 30 arches and temples mirrored in the waters of lakes or silhouetted against the sky. The garden and park were created by the Temple family during a two hundred year period. Shopaholics are at the right adress in Silverstone. Close to the city you'll find Bicester Shopping Village. This shopping centre is an outlet store that sells luxury and premium brands like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfigher. You can reach the village by car or train. At the station Bicester north you can use the special Taxibus to get to the shopping centre. |
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