Pirelli Congratulates Dunlop Rome, Georgia: Per the announcement by the AMA that its forthcoming road-racing series will be a Dunlop spec-tire series, Pirelli Tire NA would like to congratulate Dunlop on being granted this opportunity. Scott Griffin, VP of Pirelli Motorcycle Tire North America, said, “The AMA invited bids from all tire companies and Dunlop was chosen. We at Pirelli respect and applaud the AMA’s transparent bidding process and congratulate Dunlop for its efforts. Because of the various series worldwide that are Pirelli spec-tire series, from World Superbike to British Superbike and the Parts Canada Superbike Championship, we understand the technical and logistical challenge Dunlop faces, and we wish them the best in this endeavor.” For racers competing in all other North American racing series, Pirelli Tire will apply the proven assets of its ongoing development of high-performance tires in World Superbike and World Supersport to other avenues in the North American market. Again, Pirelli wishes all the best to Dunlop and its new challenges. Pirelli Tire North America specializes in the manufacture and marketing of high-performance tires for passenger vehicles, motorcycles and motorsports. An industry leader in technology and quality, Pirelli operates its highly advanced Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) in Rome, Georgia, to better serve the North American OEM and Replacement markets. For more information please visit: www.us.pirelli.com, or www.us.pirellimoto.com.