A French court, the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Paris, has dismissed Michelin’s request to annul the International Automobile Federation (FIA) decision to appoint Pirelli the sole tyre supplier to the world rally championship (WRC).
On April 4 Michelin released a press statement indicating it intends to appeal February’s decision to award Pirelli sole supplier rights for the 2008 to 2010 seasons.
Maxxis is the new title sponsor of the 2007 British Supersport Championship, one of the leading motorcycle racing series in the UK and Europe and second only to the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in popularity. A top class series in its own right, Supersport is very highly rated by motorcycle manufacturers and racers alike. The 2007 season, which will be contested over 13 weekends at 11 venues throughout the British Isles, commences with two races at Brands Hatch on Monday, April 9. The final championship round is at Brands Hatch on October 14.
With Dunlop’s new product activity in 2006 restricted to the release of the niche market D407 Harley Davidson tyre and the Sportmax GPR100 maxi scooter tyre, the main excitement coming from the Dunlop camp centres upon racing and motorsport. And this enthusiasm comes from the very top – in the past few months the company has publicly voiced its intention to step up support for both motorcycle racing and MotoGP.
Metzeler Racetec has announced it will continue to be the official tyre supplier and sponsor of both the National Superstock and Superstock Cup championships for the next two years. Metzeler Racetec has been the official control tyre of these two racing championships since 2005.
Dunlop is launching a search for Britain’s Ultimate Biker; a top motorcyclist capable of mastering a range of disciplines, displaying peak physical endurance and psychological readiness.
Fife sees the eighth round of the British Superbike Championship this weekend, which will be held at the Knockhill Circuit. After a disappointing seventh round, Dunlop Motorsport believes to be “well prepared for all eventualities.”
At the halfway stage of the 2004 series, Dunlop shod machines continue their success as they lead the British Championship class on the BSB calendar.
Once again Dunlop will endeavour to maintain this racing success rate at Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit this coming weekend.
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