Exposure Marine has been appointed as an Official Supplier to Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15.

The agreement follows on from an extensive trialling and development programme, with the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing crew, during the 2011 edition of the Race.

This exercise led to all the Volvo crews adopting EXPOSURE’s specialist range of high-powered LED lights and torches by the end of the Race. EXPOSURE is equipping Abu Dhabi’s Volvo 65 ‘Azzam’ with their lightweight, X2 multi-beam searchlights, with white and red beam modes to protect night vision, and featuring used customised switching programmes specifically for the Team.

The crew will be testing some used development products with highly specific search and rescue capabilities and a headtorch. In addition, the Team will use Skipper Ian Walker’s trusted favourite, the tiny XS personal torch, which he wore around his neck for the entire 2011/12 race.

Ian Walker, Skipper of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team, Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12 said: “We have chosen to work with EXPOSURE Marine again for this Race as their lights are exactly what we need offshore. Compact in size, very powerful, and easily recharged, plus their inherent safety features and red beam capabilities mean they fulfil the functions of a trimming torch, search light and personal safety aid – all in one product. And, they are lighter weight than a multi-tool, which is crucial for us in reducing unnecessary weight.”

EXPOSURE Marine’s brand manager Tom Harrop said: “We are delighted to be formally associated with the crew of Azzam, and we value their professional approach and input. We have been working on some really exciting used safety products for the Team, which will come to market once testing is complete. The Volvo Race really is ‘life at the extreme’ and we know the brutal conditions the crew have to work in is the ultimate road test for our lights.”

NASCAR team BK Racing have announced two new sponsors for upcoming races.

New York based Bully Hill Vineyards will sponsor driver Cole Whitt heading into this weekend’s race at Watkins Glen International. 

“We’re extremely excited to partner with BK Racing and driver Cole Whitt for the Cheez-It 355 at the Glen,” said Sean King, Bully Hill Marketing Director. “Being right in our backyard and the birthplace of our rich racing history we are thrilled to continue this experience with Cole and the BK Racing Team at the Glen this Sunday!” 

“We are privileged to have Bully Hill Vineyards, a Finger Lakes Region company and New York State’s second largest winery, supporting BK Racing and Cole Whitt this weekend at Watkins Glen International,” said Anthony Marlowe, co-owner of BK Racing. “The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team sponsorship platform has proven to be successful for the Taylor Family, and we are optimistic that we are poised to deliver a nice return on their advertising.” 

BK Racing has also announced Texas based Dustless Blasting will sponsor Alex Bowman and his No.23 BK Racing Toyota Camry during this weekend’s Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International and Talladega Superspeedway in October.

“We’re very excited to support Alex Bowman and BK Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.” said Benny LeCompte, owner of MMLJ Inc. “Much like Bowman, Dustless Blasting has made a monumental rise over the last few years, and has an extremely bright future ahead of it. We are excited to give our customers, many of whom are NASCAR fans, something to cheer for at the Watkins Glen International this weekend.” 

“We are always excited to welcome new companies into the sport,” said team owner Ron Devine. “The product offerings from Dustless Blasting can be used by the everyday do-it-yourselfer and the professional. Coming off a solid weekend companywide in Pocono we hope for another great weekend at Watkins Glen. 

“It’s always exciting to have a new sponsor come on-board,” said Bowman. “I am a car guy myself so I look forward to not only representing them on the track but also using their products with my own personal cars.”

Florida International University (FIU) have signed a three-year partnership with Ocean Bank who have secured the naming rights to the Panther football team’s home field.

The stadium will now be known as “Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium.”

“We are proud of the relationship we have forged with Ocean Bank over many years, cheap working together for our community and our students’ success,” said FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg. “We thank Ocean Bank for their generous support of our student athletes and I look forward to an exciting season on the Ocean Bank Field.”

Among its many contributions, Ocean Bank committed $1 million to the university’s College of Business, which was used to build Ocean Bank Auditorium at FIU.

“Since our founding in 1982, we have grown alongside FIU and supported its development into a major research university and one of the largest in the nation,” said Ocean Bank Chairman A. Alfonso Macedo.

“This partnership with Ocean Bank is another example of the tremendous support for the FIU Athletic Department and its football program,” Garcia said. “I want to personally thank A. Alfonso Macedo, the Ocean Bank administration and its board of directors for their support.”

Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium has hosted many events such as the 2009 and 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the annual Belen-Columbus football game, concerts, non-intercollegiate sporting events and other community activities.

The Kaspersky lab Riga Open is the first ever professional snooker tournament in Latvia and the first event of the 2014/15 European Tour series.  

The tournament runs from August 7 to 10, with the amateur rounds on Thursday followed by the last 128 from Friday to Sunday. Top stars including world number one Neil Robertson, World Champion Mark Selby, Shaun Murphy, Judd Trump, Steve Davis, John Higgins and Jimmy White are all chasing the 25,000 Euro first prize. 

World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: “We are thrilled to welcome Kaspersky lab as title sponsor of a tournament for the first time. They will receive fantastic exposure as the tournament will be televised live on British Eurosport, Eurosport and broadcasters throughout Asia to an audience of many millions. 

“It’s exciting to stage an event in yet another new territory as the popularity of snooker across Europe continues to grow. I have no doubt that the people of Latvia will get behind this event and create a fantastic atmosphere at the Riga Arena, to see the best local talent as well as many of the world’s leading professionals.” 

The 2014/15 European Tour series comprises six events across the continent, with the top 24 in the final Order or Merit to go through to the Players Championship next March to battle for the £100,000 jackpot.

Oral-B has been named the title sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Aug. 31 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The event will be titled the Oral-B USA 500.

The Oral-B USA 500 on Aug. 31 will cap the Labor Day Weekend racing events at Atlanta Motor Speedway which include the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka Qualifying Night and Sprint Car Shootout on Aug. 29 and the Great Clips 300 to benefit Feed the Children on Aug 30. The Oral-B USA 500 is the second to last race before the Chase for the Sprint Cup begins. It will provide drivers one of the final two opportunities to secure a win and lock up a berth in the Chase.

Oral-B’s sponsorship of the Labor Day Weekend NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is a celebration of Oral-B’s commitment to supporting American Jobs. Opened in 1958, the Oral-B Iowa City plant remains the largest toothbrush factory in the world, where more than 470 employees make 1 million manual toothbrushes every day that engineer healthier smiles. Fans are encouraged to support the effort by joining the #OralBUSA conversation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Oral-B to the Atlanta Motor Speedway family of business partners,” said Ed Clark, president of Atlanta Motor Speedway. “Labor Day weekend is a great opportunity to highlight American workers and showcase an All-American brand which has remained committed to the American worker for more than 50 years.”

English Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed a partnership with Altodigital to sponsor the Club’s Stan Cullis Stand.

The national office technology specialist has been a Wolves partner for a number of years and now the two-year agreement will mean Altodigital’s branding becoming a familiar sight around Molineux and, generic of course, health on the Stan Cullis Stand. 

Jez Moxey, Chief Executive, Wolves, said, “We’ve partnered with Altodigital for a number of years and we’re delighted they have decided to extend their relationship with us to include stand sponsorship. 

“Altodigital are a very successful national business and we’re looking forward to continuing our excellent relationship with them on this even bigger and better scale. 

“I’d also like to thank Altodigital for relinquishing some of their Stan Cullis Stand branding rights, to enable the iconic ‘This is our Love’ banner to remain on at least some of the stand. 

“When the Club paid for the banner to be erected, we were always clear and open it would probably need to come down in the event of a stand sponsorship. 

“This fantastic gesture from Altodigital ensures that the banner can stay for at least the next two years.” 

Tim Hubbard, Regional Director, Altodigital, “It was a natural move for us to significantly grow our relationship with Wolves, after a number of years supplying the Club, and their partners, with our office technology products. 

“We are now able to offer a wider range of products to all sizes of businesses and we look forward to working more closely with Wolves’ network of contacts and partners. 

“At Altodigital, we understand the fans’ passion and what the ‘This is our Love’ banner means to the supporters, so we’re delighted to keep a presence for the banner within Molineux.”