JPSI Gets Exclusive TV Rights For WSBK India

Published: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 14:27 [IST]

India will be hosting one round of the World Superbike (WSBK) Championship, scheduled for March 2013. The motorsport stage is getting bigger in India. Last year, we witnessed Formula 1 exploding at the Buddh international circuit. In 2013, India is gearing up for international motorcycle circuit racing.

Jaypee Sports International Limited (JPSI) has acquired exclusive TV rights from Infront Sports & Media, the promoter and organizer of the FIM WSBK. The contract acquired is a four year deal, which has effect till 2016 and will cover Indian territory.

JPSI is permitted to resell the non-exclusive TV rights to the broadcasters for other non-India WSBK races. On the hand, JPSI is permitted to resell the TV rights of the main race along with the support races to Indian broadcasters.

Motorsports popularity post the F1, has increased many folds. Are you a motorsport fanatic? What are your thoughts, on WSBK coming to India? What do you like more, Motogp or WSBK? As we let you ponder your thoughts, Drivespark has their rev meter glued on the WSBK India round - Stay Tuned and Rev Free!

Article Published On: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 14:27 [IST]

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