Alonso to entertain at Superleague races

Ramon Alonso

He's Spanish, he's a World Champion, his name is Alonso and this pilot is set to thrill Superleague Formula fans throughout 2008.

No, this one is not the racing driver – he is former World Aerobatic champion Ramon Alonso.

The Iberia Airlines commercial pilot has more than 19,000 hours at the controls – 3,000 of those performing aerobatic displays.

The 2007 Aerobatic World Champion will perform three times over each Superleague Formula weekend – once on Saturday and twice on raceday.

The Barcelona-based Superleague Formula organizers today announced a full program of fan activities aimed at providing a large range of family entertainment.

The Superleague Formula off-track entertainment will focus on a Central Stage area which will act as the event “epicenter" for of all entertainment including: DJs, break-dancers, freestyle football displays, fashion shows, prize-giving, driver autograph sessions, interviews and prize draws. Fans will also be able to take the opportunity to have their photograph taken with team show cars.

Other entertainment will include:
– Motorcycle Stunt-Show featuring World Champion Streetbike Freestylers Chris Pfeiffer.
– Paramotors: six pilots performing beautifully coordinated flights aboard Superleague Formula-branded paragliders, using pyrotechnic effects
– Football Zone: giant human football table, penalty shoot-outs, radar shoot outs, XXL table football unit
– Karting Zone: Brand new racing karts
– Batak Pro: Equipment to improve reaction, hand-eye coordination and stamina.

Entertainers, cheerleaders, face-painters etc will also provide added entertainment for young fans.

"Our plan from the start was to establish Superleague Formula as more than just a motor race – we want to provide an extensive array of entertainment options for the entire family," Superleague Formula President and CEO, Alex Andreu said.

"We think we have a great line up of entertainment – both on the ground and in the skies above.

"Superleague Formula will bring a host of new fans to the track who have never been to a motorsport event before and our goal is to be able to provide them with an excellent experience and have them return again the following year."