Category: Moto GP

1. Monster Energy renews Isle of Man TT Races Title Sponsorship in multi-year deal

   Posted on 12:57pm Thursday 7th Mar 2013

   Energy drinks brand Monster Energy has renewed its title sponsorship of the Isle of Man TT Races in a new multi year deal. The USA based company has been the title sponsor of the world's leading road race since 2010.

   The deal will see Monster Energy handed a range of high-profile benefits including the overall Presenting Sponsorship, naming rights to the two Supersport Races, presence on the official iomtt.com website, advertising around the TT control tower in the race paddock, Grandstand and Mountain Course as well as a high profile branded start gantry featuring the famous Monster 'claw'. The TT Races will continue to carry the credit ‘fuelled by Monster Energy’.

   Monster Energy will also be bringing its entertainment infrastructure to the famous promenade entertainment programme with five evenings of brand-endorsed music, stunts and appearance by Monster Energy brand ambassadors including global FMX talent such as Andre Villa, in their TT Mayhem show.

   The company has a high profile association with Motorsports events including presenting sponsorships of FIM Speedway Grand Prix and World Cup, Rallycross RX, FIM Motocross World Championships. Monster’s connection within the world of motorsport also includes sponsorship of the Yamaha MotoGP team, Monster Energy Yamaha Tech 3, MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, the Monster Energy Factory Yamaha Motocross outfit and rally driver Ken Block. The company also supports 19-time TT race champion John McGuinness and the Yamaha factory backed Milwaukee Yamaha Superbike Team that features leading TT racers William Dunlop and Conor Cummins.

   John Beasley. VP of Marketing at Monster Energy Europe commented: "The Isle of Man TT has been one of the most powerful motorsports activities for Monster Energy in Europe. The TT and its amazing fan-base never fail to inspire us through awesome levels of participation and the spectacle they manage to produce year after year. We’re really pleased to be extending the association and are looking forward to our involvement in the continued growth of the TT."

   Trevor Hussey, TT and Motorsport Development Director, Isle of Man Government commented: "Monster Energy has made a major commitment to the TT Races and has become a valuable partner for us in delivering a successful event. Our commercial programme goes from strength to strength and this is epitomised by Monster Energy's commitment. We are pleased and proud to be working with them for an extended period of time."

2. WARM WELCOME ASSURED AT NEW WINTER CLASSIC

   Posted on 12:01am Wednesday 30th Nov 2011

   Originally intended to be fully indoors, this new event has simply grown and grown, with many traders wanting to be based outside in the fresh Nottinghamshire air. The vast majority of indoor pitches have now been sold, with just a handful remaining – so if you want to be involved, time is running out.

   To make the show even more informative, there'll be a 'roving mike' as Dave Craggs holds a Traders Tech Talk Walkabout – where he interviews traders, finds out what they do and asks them to do live demonstrations of their products and services.

   You'll also find Moto GP presenter Julian Ryder on a stand in the Lady Eastwood Hall, one of more than 400 plots which include a mixture of trade, autojumble, clubs and private entries

   Classic Bike Guide magazine editor Nigel Clark has been looking forward to the show for some time, and said: "We are planning to make the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic a show to rival anything. We know that for many enthusiasts in the south, the Bristol show is their first chance to show off a new restoration, we’d like this show to become a showcase for northern talent too.”

   Tickets for The Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show can be bought on the day or online. An advance adult day ticket is £7 online and £8 on the gate.

   For more information on how to buy pre booked discounted tickets call our hotline discount number on 01507 529529.

   Future Dates:

   The 1st Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show – 7/8 January 2012 (NEW SHOW!)

   32nd Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show -18/19 February 2012

   32nd Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show – 28/29 April 2012

   The 1st Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show - 12/13 May 2012 (NEW SHOW!)

   The 19th Carole Nash Eurojumble – 7/8 September 2012

   The 19th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show – 20/21 October 2012

   1st Carole Nash Scottish Dirt Bike Show – 1/2 December 2012 (NEW SHOW!)

3. Action-packed visit for Pedrosa at Motorcycle Live

   Posted on 12:01am Wednesday 23rd Nov 2011

   MotoGP’s Dani Pedrosa was the star of Motorcycle Live today after jetting in for a whirlwind visit to the show at The NEC, Birmingham courtesy of Arai. The Spanish rider was greeted by hordes of his UK fans as he made his first appearance of the day at the Arai stand. 
    
   Having been showered with gifts and the odd cheeky kiss, Pedrosa made his way to the main stage for a MotoGP-themed Q&A with James Whitham and Steve Parrish. He was then joined by BSB stars Chris Walker, Gary Mason and John Reynolds and road racer Ryan Farquhar for the Fast Bikes Question of Bikes quiz. 
    
   Next on the agenda was a visit to the Honda stand, where Pedrosa offered his expert tuition to one lucky young lad at My First Honda Licence. He guided the delighted youngster around the course and presented him with his mock-up licence at the end of the session. 
    
   “I’ve had a great day at Motorcycle Live,” said Pedrosa at the end of his visit. “I couldn’t attend yesterday as planned because of the bad weather but I managed to re-schedule for today and I’m happy that I was able to make it. I am grateful for the support of my UK fans and I’ve really enjoyed being able to meet some of them here today. Thanks to Arai for the invite.” 
    
   Motorcycle Live continues until 27th November and the ticket price is completely all-inclusive, meaning visitors can enjoy everything the show has to offer at no extra cost. Tickets are £19 for adults, £12 for seniors, £8 for children aged 6-16 and  kids under five accompanied by a paying adult go free. Visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk or call 0844 5812345. For the latest news and updates, visit www.facebook.com/motorcyclelive or follow @motorcyclelive on Twitter.