REPSOL LUBRICANTS RETURNS TO AMA SUPERSTOCK PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 1, 2006) AMA Pro Racing announced today that Repsol will return as sponsor of the AMA Repsol Lubricants Superstock Series. Repsol has been the Superstock class sponsor since 2004 making this their third consecutive season as an AMA Pro Racing sponsor. The new agreement includes a comprehensive marketing approach to fans of AMA racing and features an advertising presence in American Motorcyclist, direct marketing opportunities with AMA members and sponsorship activation opportunities for top Repsol dealers who wish to be more involved with AMA racing. The sponsorship also includes an on-site component enabling Repsol to expose its brand to the hundreds of thousands of fans attending AMA Superbike Championship events. Repsol Brand Manager for North America, Ignacio Belloni had the following to say about his company’s involvement with AMA Championship racing: “For more than 40 years Repsol has been committed to supporting racing on a global basis, and we have seen great results in the U.S. since we launched the Repsol lubricants product line with our AMA Superstock Series sponsorship in 2004. Our partnership with AMA Pro Racing has been a great experience so far and we look forward to continuing it into the future.” John C. Farris, Jr., Vice-President Commercial Development for AMA Pro Racing added, “It’s fantastic to have Repsol return as a major sponsor in the AMA Superbike Championship. The company has been great to work with and it is gratifying to see our growing AMA Superbike property be recognized by a global brand like Repsol as such an effective marketing platform.” The 2006 AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited is set to begin next week at the legendary Daytona International Speedway. For more information, visit www.amasuperbike.com. About Repsol YPF One of the world’s ten largest private oil companies, Repsol YPF is an integrated oil and gas company operating in over 30 countries. For the last 40 years, Repsol products have been tested under the most demanding conditions, from MotoGP to the Dakar Rally obtaining more than 35 world championship titles. Now in 2006, the Repsol MotoGP team will feature Nicky Hayden, 2005 Laguna Seca winner and Dani Pedrosa, two time 250cc world champion! For more information, visit www.motousa.repsolypf.com or contact [email protected] About AMA Pro Racing AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship and the AMA Supermoto Championship. For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit www.amaproracing.com.
Repsol Lubricants To Continue As Title Sponsor Of AMA Superstock Class
Repsol Lubricants To Continue As Title Sponsor Of AMA Superstock Class
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