Superpole


Superpole for Superbike is a timed event to establish starting positions for motorcycle racers in World Superbike races.
For 2019 a World Superbike weekend typically consists of:
The format of Superpole depends on weather conditions.

Dry Superpole

If the race director declares a 'dry' Superpole then Superpole will consist of 3 laps of the circuit. Riders start one by one in reverse qualifying order. Grid position for the races will be determined by each rider's fastest single lap time.

Wet Superpole

If Superpole is declared 'wet,' Superpole will consist of 50 minutes of timed laps, for all 15 riders together, during which a rider may complete up to 12 laps. Grid position for the races will be determined by each rider's fastest single lap time. For each lap over 12 laps completed, the rider's best lap time will be cancelled.

Technical details

To qualify for the race, riders must record a lap time no longer than 107% of the time recorded by the pole-position rider. Qualifying tires may be used.

Official rules

The Federation International de Motocyclisme oversees the World Superbike series. Full rules for the championship, including Superpole, can be found here https://web.archive.org/web/20130517122533/http://www.fim-live.com/fileadmin/alfresco/6510004_eng.pdf at their website.