Bulgaria to get GP in 2012
Added on Friday, February 27th, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
Bulgaria to get GP in 2012
Bulgaria will host a round of the MotoGP world championship between 2012 and 2016, according to the Bulgarian motorcycling federation.
The BMF claims to have signed a preliminary agreement with MotoGP promoters Dorna to stage a round of the MotoGP World Championship for five years as of the 2012 season.
Race organisers, who are also keen to attract Formula One to the Baltic nation after securing a round of the World Rally Championship, are said to be considering two circuits for the event although a new, purpose built facility in Dolna Mitropoliya, some 166km North East of Sofia, is the most likely option.
“Yes, we signed the agreement with (Dorna boss) Carmelo Ezpeleta and we’re very pleased because no country from our region has hosted a motorcycle grand prix,” BMF’s chief Bogdan Nikolov told news agency Reuters.
“It’s still not clear which track will host the races as we’re still thinking over two options,” he said.
MotoGP’s expansion into Eastern Europe took a set-back last week with the revelation that the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix is likely to be cancelled due to building disputes at the proposed venue.
