Superpole

Superpole for Superbike is a timed event to establish starting positions for motorcycle racers in World Superbike races.

A World Superbike weekend consists of:

• one free practice
• two timed qualifying practices
• Superpole
• two races (preceded by 20 minute warm-up sessions)

The fastest 16 riders (as determined by their combined qualifying practice results) take part in Superpole, to determine the order of the first 16 riders on the starting grid of the Superbike races. Riders that fail to qualify for Superpole will start the races from 17th position onwards, based on their qualifying practice results.

The format of Superpole depends on weather conditions.