FIM Cancels Indian Round Of World Superbikes

The Indian round of World Superbikes has been officially canceled. Today, the FIM officially announced that the event, scheduled to be held at the Buddh International Circuit on 17th of November, has been called off due to 'operating challenges'. The FIM press release holds open the possibiity that the race could be on the calendar again at a later date, though the press release speaks of 2015, rather than next year.

The cancellation had been rumored for some time. The Indian WSBK round had already been rescheduled, moved from being the second race on the calendar, taking place a month after Phillip Island, to being the final event on the 2013 calendar. But continuing logistical challenges, focused on the difficulties in getting bikes and equipment in and out of India for the race and dealing with the associated cost and bureaucracy, made it increasingly unlikely that the race would take place. The press release, though it speaks only of 'operational challenges', also makes explicit mention of the training of marshals. It appears that the organizer Jaypee Sports and the Motor Sports Clubs of India were unable to train enough marshals in time for the event. Training will continue to rectify this situation, as the circuit hosts national championships for both four and two-wheeled series.

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