SUPERSHOW Was There

National Superbike Series Shannonville Finale
September 3, 4, 5, 2004
SUPERSHOW staff members were out in force at this the final round of the PARTS CANADA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. SUPERSHOW is the proud sponsor of the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW National Amateur 600 Sportbike Class that has become the stepping stone for future top professional road racers. On hand were SUPERSHOW staff members Ken Livingstone, Peter Derry, Andrea Goodman and Sean Craigen. The venue was the 'Long Track' circuit of Shannonville Motorsports Park, just east of Belleville Ontario, September 3/4/5 2004.

The weather was perfect and the crowds turned up to watch the best road racers in Canada compete for glory. Quebec native Pascal Picotte had clinched the titles in both the Pro 600 Sportbike and the Premier Superbike classes at the previous round at Mount Tremblant, but rode with the same determination as ever. He won both classes again in dominating fashion at this final round, firmly putting his stamp upon his outstanding 2004 season.

In the Sunday International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW National Amateur 600 Sportbike Class race, with four riders still having a chance of winning the overall title, Pascal's fellow Quebecer Dominic Lavoie raced to second place to take the Series Championship in the hotly contested International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW National Amateur 600 Sportbike Class. SUPERSHOW congratulates Dominic on this hard-fought achievement.

Dominic Lavoie receives the #1 plate from SUPERSHOW VP of Sales Peter Derry
Photo Credit: Ken Livingstone

Dominic Lavoie receives the #1 plate from SUPERSHOW VP of Sales Peter Derry



As a tribute to the 25 year history of Superbike racing in Canada and as a treat for the race fans, the Canadian Motorcycle Heritage Museum brought six wonderful bikes with distinct Canadian history to the event for the fans to view. From the International Motorcycle Collection of Show producer Bar Hodgson, the bikes on display were the;

SUPERBIKES of the SUPERSHOW Collection
Photo Credit: Ken Livingstone

The incredible line up of historic Superbikes from the SUPERSHOW Motorcycle Collection

  • 1979 Suzuki GS1000 built by Leitner & Busch and ridden by the legendary Art 'The Dart' Robbins
  • 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000-S1, one of two built and ridden by the great Lang Hindle to win the 1982 National Superbike Championship
  • 1982 Suzuki Katana 1000 built initially by Yoshimura for American champion Wes Cooley, then purchased by Leitner & Busch for Art Robbins to campaign in 1983
  • 1984 Honda VF750R Interceptor ridden by Multi Championship winning Reuben McMurter (Rueben finished 3rd in the AMA Superbike Series on this bike, which was sponsored by the SUPERSHOW at the time)
  • 1989 Suzuki GSXR750RR that was ridden by Jon Cornwell in the 1989 World Superbike Round at Mosport (sponsored by Toronto radio station Q107) This was a 'team bike' identical to Miguel Duhamel's.
  • 1991 Ducati 888/926 Corsa World Superbike that was raced first by factory team rider Giancarlo Falappa, then raced to many wins by Fast by Feracci rider and current Canadian Superbike Champion Pascal Picotte, and finally winning it's last race at the 1995 National Championship round at Mosport ridden by Jeff Sneyd. The big Ducati caught Pascal's eye as he walked thought the pits, and SUPERSHOW staff asked if he would kindly sign the tailpiece of the bike that launched his AMA career, to which he enthusiastically agreed!
Pascal Picotte autographs the Ducati he rode to many victories
Photo Credit: Sean Craigen

Canadian Superbike Champion Pascal Picotte autographs the Ducati that he rode to many victories


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