June 13, 2003
Dunlop named title sponsor of inaugural AMA Red Bull Supermoto Championship event
Dunlop Tire Corporation will be the title sponsor
of the AMA Red Bull Supermoto Championship event at Mazda
Raceway in Laguna Seca. The event, to be held in conjunction
with the July 10-13, AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike
Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, will be entitled the
Dunlop Supermoto Classic.
Mike Buckley, Dunlop Vice President, Motorcycle,
is enthusiastic about his company’s involvement with the
emerging championship. “The AMA Red Bull Supermoto
Championship promises to be huge and Dunlop looks forward to
being part of the series, said Buckley. “From a business
standpoint, it makes perfect sense for us to be involved, both
as a supplier of product as well as by sponsoring the inaugural
event.”
Andy Leisner, AMA Pro Racing Vice President,
echoed that sentiment and stated, “We’re pleased to have
Dunlop aboard as title sponsor for our opening event. The Laguna
Seca round is already shaping up to be a history-making event
and Dunlop will receive good value for its sponsorship
investment. Top riders from virtually all motorcycle racing
disciplines have committed to racing this event and it is bound
to garner a tremendous amount of exposure for Dunlop.”
The AMA Red Bull Supermoto Championship kicks off
July 11. The six-race series will conclude in Las Vegas on
November 21, 2003. The championship finale will be held in
conjunction with the annual AMA Pro racing Awards Banquet. For
more information about the AMA Red Bull Supermoto Championship,
visit www.amaproracing.com.
About AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for
motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include
the AMA Supercross Championship, the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S.
Motocross Championship, the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike
Championship, AMA Progressive Insurance U.S. Flat Track
Championship and the AMA Red Bull Supermoto Championship. Nearly
2 million race fans attended AMA Pro Racing events during the
2002 season. For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit www.amaproracing.com.
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