Thai WorldSBK set to host Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup round once again
New dates for your diary as another exciting year gets in gear
As the dust settles following an incredible 2017 season finale at Sepang, it’s time to begin looking forward to the next instalment of the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup with the release of the provisional 2018 calendar, and the series will join WorldSBK once more.
Testing begins in February at Sepang International Circuit before the riders head for Qatar for the season opener alongside MotoGP™, before it’s WorldSBK’s chance to host the series at Buriram, the calendar then ends the year alongside MotoGP™ once more – at Buriram, Motegi and Sepang, with the curtain coming down in Malaysia for what has become the traditional final round of the year.
CALENDAR 2018*
FEBRUARY 19th & 20th TEST -SEPANG- MALAYSIA
MARCH 16th –18th
RACES 1 & 2 MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar LOSAIL QATAR
MARCH 23rd – 25th
RACES 3 & 4 WorldSBK of Thailand BURIRAM THAILAND
JUNE / JULY TBC
RACES 5 & 6** TBA
OCTOBER 5th – 7th
RACES 7 & 8 MotoGP Grand Prix of Thailand BURIRAM THAILAND
OCTOBER 19th – 21s
RACES 9 & 10 MotoGP Grand Prix of Japan MOTEGI JAPAN
NOVEMBER 2nd – 4th
RACES 11 & 12 MotoGP Grand Prix of Malaysia SEPANG MALAYSIA
*Please note that dates are subject to changes.
**Dates and circuits to be announced.