Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

The organizers of the Superbike World Championship are trying to get rid of Peter Ingley, the riders’ rep hired and paid by series riders to represent their interests.

Series organizers issued a press release announcing what appears to be unilateral action to eliminate Ingley from ongoing debates over the safety of certain race circuits.

Although the release says Superbike International consulted with riders, it does not list those riders by name and does not include any statements from riders.

The text of the release follows:

Phillip Island 29 March 2003

To whom it may concern

Superbike International, having consulted the riders of the Superbike Top Teams, informs that Mr. Peter Ingley is no longer the riders representative and that he is therefore not entitled to take any official position on their behalf.

Accordingly, any declaration/comment offered by Mr. Ingley as far as the Superbike World Championship is concerned should be regarded as being of a personal nature.