Daytona, FL (February 15, 2012) AMA Pro Motorcycle-SuperStore.com Supersport racer James “the Rocket” Rispoli has officially re-signed with Monster Energy® to endorse the brand for the 2012 AMA Pro race season. In 2011 Rispoli hit the podium in 8 of 10 races entered including celebrated wins at the Barber and New Jersey Motorsport Parks. He capped off the season by taking home the Supersport National Championship, East Coast Championship, and coveted Young Gun award as the top 16-21 year old road racer in America. 2012 will see Rispoli joining the Celtic-Orient Express Racing team who has a history of working with up and coming young talent worldwide. Rispoli is scheduled to race all (11) rounds with (22) total races this season. Rispoli will be defending his #1 National plate in the AMA Pro Motorcycle-SuperStore.com SuperSport Class Championship series. “Working with James is a absolute pleasure and his desire to succeed is a perfect fit with Monster Energy’s commitment to road racing” says Alex Dunstan, Motorsports Manager for Monster Energy. “James had a great 2011 season culminating in a National Championship and we look forward to a full 2012 calendar with James’ defending his title.” “2012 is going to be an awesome season,” said Rispoli. “Being part of the Monster Energy family is incredible. They have helped me so much in 2011 and continue to be there supporting me through rider development programs, marketing, media exposure and much more. I can’t say enough about all the positive things that have come my way since we created the relationship. Just check out my year in review video to see how Monster Energy followed me all season! ~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUiBQ8ZGh9U~”