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MSVR release a statement to clarify 'Fitness to Ride' in British Superbikes

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MSVR have attempted to clarify recent debates over rider fitness with a Medical Code statement ahead of this weekend's BSB round.

Ahead of the Thruxton British Superbike Round this weekend, MSVR have released a statement to clarify the Medical Code in the British Superbike paddock.

This statement has come off the back of recent debates regarding Glenn Irwin being fit to ride this weekend after being declared 'orthapedically fit'.

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However, MSVR have clarified that he is still declared 'unfit' and has to 'present to the Chief Medical Officer at the Medical Centre at Thruxton Circuit for a fitness to ride'.

The full statement from MSVR regarding 'Medical Code' and 'Fitness to Ride' reads:

"Following recent media articles which refer to determining fitness to ride at BSB events, the promoter/organiser wish to clarify about the procedure and relevant regulations and responsibilities regarding this.

"BSB events are organised under the authority and regulations of the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (MCRCB). Included in this is the MCRCB Medical Code.

"Fitness to Ride:

"Fitness to ride (at a BSB event) is judged at the sole discretion of the series/event Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

"A rider returning to competition from a serious injury will often be asked to provide supporting evidence of medical notes, scans etc to assist the CMO in this process.

"In the specific case of Glenn Irwin, who was injured in an accident on 21st June at Snetterton Circuit.

"He is currently on the "unfit list", and will be required to present to the Chief Medical Officer at the Medical Centre at Thruxton Circuit for a "fitness to ride" assessment prior to free practice one on Friday 8th August.

"In the BSB class this also applies to Tommy Bridewell and Charlie Nesbit who were both declared unfit following accidents at Brands Hatch and are entered for Thruxton."

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