WSBK: Interesting rule change for 2017

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Instead of the grid being the same (as per qualification) for both races it will change from Philip Island in February 2017.

Race 1:  Grid according to super pole qualifying.

Race 2: 

- Top three riders move back from front row to row three and 1st and 3rd reverse their positions..
- Riders who finished in 4th, 5th and 6th will be promoted to the front row.
- Riders who finished in 7th, 8th and 9th will start from row 2.

Sounds complex, but should make Race 2 a very exciting race.


Also:

- Added will be Supersport 300 class.
- Supersport 600 will now have flag to flag races, i.e. tire changes depending on weather.  Bikes may be modified to facilitate fast wheel changes, similar to SBK.

 
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