Royal Distributing / MBP Team Preparing for the 2011 Season

Montreal, Quebec. February 26, 2011.

Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance and roadracer Michael Leon will continue their partnership for the 2011 racing season. The team will add Tony Stufko to the lineup, as a development rider, in an effort to further expand its exposure in the Amateur classes. Current plans are to compete in the RACE SuperSeries at Shannonville Motorsport Park. Michael will ride the same 2009 Ducati 1198S that he used to win 10 races last season and the Heavyweight Sportsman and Liquid Cooled Thunder Championships. Tony will compete on his 2008 Ducati 848 which has an increased engine capacity of 1040cc.

Michael began his relationship with Royal Distributing four years ago while racing for the KTM factory Canadian Thunder squad. 2011 will be the third season that he competes under the Royal Distributing / MBP banner. “I’m so happy to be able to represent both Royal Distributing and MPB for another season. We all share a true passion for motorcycles and racing. With many teams and riders struggling to find the support to get to the track, it’s exciting to be planning another season together. I can’t wait to get back out there!” commented Michael.

Tony proved himself last season with multiple trips to the podium. This year his main will focus will be on the Amateur Superbike class. About the upcoming season Tony said “I’d like to thank Royal Distributing, and MBP for this opportunity. It’s not very often that an Amateur gets to be part of such an accomplished team. I hope to continue my success from 2010 and bring home some podiums for the team.”

Last year, Royal Distributing enjoyed yet another great season, opening a brand new retail location in Whitby, ON. With 3 other retail locations in Guelph, Innisfil and Barrie along with their well know catalogue, they continue to thrive and deliver great products at great prices.

Guy Martin and Janet Brickwood of MBP are busy planning the rebuild of their 1198S. On the agenda is a fresh superbike spec motor, a brand new frame, a new swingarm and a new rear Elka shock. On top of race preparations, they have been getting ready to host a booth at this weekend’s Montreal Salon de la Moto. The show started on Friday February 25 at Montreal’s Palais des Congres and concludes Sunday February 27.

Close friend, Carlos Carrascosa will also continue to spin wrenches for the team at the track this summer.

Sponsorship announcements should follow shortly.

Michael, Tony, Guy, Janet and Carlos look forward to seeing everyone at the track this summer!

Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike Team is supported by Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Elka Suspension, Accelerated Technologies, Double Dog Moto, Nexo Sports, Rev-Amp Electrical Equipment, KS on the Keys, EBC Brakes, Woodcraft CFM, Camo Customs, Armour Bodies, Eurocorsa, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreeens, CVR Motors, A Acceptable Storage, J Precision, George Seeger, Dave Cody and Quebec Coating.