World Superbikes To Set Up Series To Rival Red Bull Rookies?

The World Superbike series has long watched the Red Bull Rookies Cup in envy, as talent from the series - and its predecessor, the Grand Prix Academy - starts to flow into the 125cc series and up into the higher classes. The Red Bull Rookies Cup has clearly served as a talent pool for Dorna, and encouraged young riders towards Grand Prix machinery, and away from production-based racing.
Now, though, Infront seems set to go on the counter attack. MotoMatters.com has learned that the World Superbike series is planning to start a rival youth series, based around racing 250cc four-stroke street bikes, lightly modified to make them race worthy. The series could be launched as early as 2011, and the idea is to produce a "junior cup" in which to bring talent on ready for entry into Superstock, World Supersport and finally World Superbikes. The series is to be aimed at 14-17 year olds, taking riders from around the world and putting them in a professional racing environment, so they can learn just what it takes to be a professional motorcycle racer.
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