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The Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is scheduled to visit Argentina from 2018 after securing a three-year arrangement with the Villicum Circuit.

Currently under construction in the province of San Juan, the Villicum Circuit is a 4.2-kilometre layout with 19 corners.

WorldSBK is expected to visit the circuit in 2018, as the government and OSD Group are hoping to have the track homologated by the FIM later this year. It’s a three-year deal that’s been finalised.

“Without doubt this is very good news,” said Dorna Group CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. “Knowing that Argentina will have a World Superbike round is a solid step forward. The presence of the two of the most important world championships in motorbike racing in Argentina, reflects the passion of a country which has a vast and deep rooted history in motorsports.”

The region of San Juan has an outstanding history in motorcycle racing and motorsport in general. The world-famous Dakar Rally has passed through the province in recent years and the El Zonda circuit continues to host racing events across the year.