Marussia F1 have announced that they have extended and expandedtheir existing relationship with CarPlan, medicine who continue as official car care supplier for the 2013 season.

CarPlan, the leading automotive valeting brand from Tetrosyl, will ensure the presentation of our new MR02 race car is immaculate every time it appears on track in view of the sport’s global TV audience. CarPlan will supply a range of their multiple award-winning products to suit every car preparation need.

CarPlan will benefit from a continuation of their brand presence on the sidepods of the new MR02 race car and our trackside environment at the 19 Grands Prix on the Formula 1 calendar this season.

Andy Webb, Chief Executive Officer, Marussia F1 Team, said:  “We have started 2013 on a very positive footing with a successful track debut for the MR02 and two commercial announcements in its wake. Our renewed relationship with CarPlan is a further example of the faith our Partners have shown in our ability to keep pushing forward in pursuit of our ambitions. CarPlan needs no introduction and we are pleased to benefit from an association with their brand and the use of their products within our trackside operations.”

Peter Schofield, Group Chairman, Tetrosyl Group, added: “Tetrosyl is the largest manufacturer of car care in Europe, selling to 76 countries around the world. The CarPlan brand is growing substantially in Russia, and the Marussia F1 Team is the first Anglo-Russian team competing in Formula One. Tetrosyl will feature one of the team’s 2011 F1 cars outside its offices in Bury, Lancashire and the F1 team will be a component of the Tetrosyl Group’s marketing communications programme, including media campaigns. We would like to wish the Team the very best of luck for the new season with its new drivers.”

Leading multisport accessories provider FuelBelt has signed Canadian pro triathlete Angela Naeth to its all-star roster of sponsored athletes.

Naeth, herbal who is coming off an impressive 2012 season, bronchi has signed a multi-year deal with FuelBelt, capsule ‘the leader of hydration belts and accessories to the run and triathlon channels’.

“I’m so happy to be joining the FuelBelt team for 2013,” said Naeth. “I like that they really get it. I mean, FuelBelt is the world leader in hydration innovation for a reason. They make amazing products that are designed for athletes, which, I think, is why so many top pros use FuelBelt. It’s definitely why I train with their products, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of their team.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Angela Naeth has joined the FuelBelt race team,” said Vinu Malik, FuelBelt Founder and CEO.

“Angela is one of the most grounded, hard-working and successful triathletes in the world. She fits the profile of what we look for in our athletes and is an incredibly positive role model for athletes of all abilities. We look forward to a big year ahead together!”

In 2012, Naeth had five first place finishes including two course records at Syracuse 70.3 and St Croix 70.3. Naeth, who is coached by 6-time Hawaii Ironman winner, Mark Allen, is well known for her power on the bike, frequently posting the fastest bike splits of the day. Most recently, Naeth was named Triathlete of the Year by Triathlon Magazine Canada.

Apparel and equipment maker Asics America Corp. will be title sponsor of the LA Marathon, thumb replacing Honda.

The event, arthritis scheduled for March 17, ask has been renamed the Asics LA Marathon. The race typically attracts tens of thousands of runners who run a course that starts at Dodger Stadium and ends near the Santa Monica Pier, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and broad coverage from local media.

The cost of the sponsorship is expected to be a multimillion-dollar investment, an Asics America spokesperson said.

It will be the first time for Asics as the top sponsor of a U.S. race. The company is title sponsor of the Stockholm Marathon, and also is involved to lesser degrees with races in New York, Paris and Tokyo.

Asics, part of Japan-based Asics Corp., first became involved in the Los Angeles race last year, when it was the official apparel and shoe sponsor.

“Our experience in Los Angeles last year showed us first-hand that this race is a crown jewel, so we are thrilled to be the title sponsor and have this long-term association,” said Asics America Chief Executive Kevin Wulff in a statement.

Australian car dealership, Suttons has come on board as National Rugby League’s (NRL) South Sydney Rabbitohs official car partner.

Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson is delighted to be welcoming Suttons South Sydney to the Rabbitohs family.

“We’re very excited to have Suttons South Sydney on board with the Club in a new sponsorship agreement,” Mr Richardson said.

“The team at Suttons have a similar philosophy to our Club in that they strive to be the best in every department, and we’re looking forward to working with them to help them promote their brand and increase sales of cars in the South Sydney district.”

Cameron Fraser, General Manager of Suttons South Sydney, said: “Suttons South Sydney, including both the Rosebery and Arncliffe dealerships, is proud to partner with the Rabbitohs.

“We are looking forward to a long relationship with Souths’ partners, Members and supporters alike.

“Suttons South Sydney will also contribute $250 to the Souths Cares charity for each vehicle sold to South Sydney Rabbitohs Football Club Members.

“With ten big brands at two convenient locations, let Suttons South Sydney do you a deal.”

Infostrada Sports Group, order a worldwide provider of comprehensive sports statistics and sports information services has announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) until 2020.

Infrostrada said in a statement: “We thank the IOC for vesting trust in our company in providing statistics, drugs data and athlete biographies for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games, the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Games, the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games and the 2020 Summer Games, to be held in a city that has yet to be appointed as host.” 

ISG has previously signed service provider agreements with Olympic Games organising committees, including Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012. It has also delivered services to the first Youth Olympic Games in Singapore 2010.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have partnered with hand couriers, asthma Ram to launch the RAM SLAM T20 Challenge.

“RAM has been a generous supplier of ours for many years and it is a pleasure to welcome them into our stable of major sponsors, ed ” commented CSA Acting CEO Jacques Faul.

“This is one of our most lucrative domestic franchise properties and we look forward to our association with RAM over the next three years.

“It is far and away the most popular of our domestic competitions with our fans and, apart from the prestige of winning the RAM SLAM, it is the gateway for our franchises to qualify for the lucrative Champions League tournament in which our franchises have always had a very proud record.

“The launch of the RAM SLAM also provides us with the perfect opportunity to innovate and our fans can look forward to some exciting new concepts.”

David Lazarus, RAM Hand to Hand Couriers, Joint Managing Director said: “We are excited to be able to make a real difference to the cricket loving people of our country. In addition, RAM Hand to Hand Couriers is a proudly South African company and through the CSA development fund we hope to change the lives of those less fortunate and with a bit of luck unearth the next Makhaya Ntini. We are excited to be the sponsor of the Ram Slam and hope that South Africa will come and have some fun with us.”

GameStop, the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, announced today they will be a primary sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing in 10 Nationwide Series races.

Matt Kenseth, former Sprint Cup Series Champion and two-time Daytona 500 Champion, will be behind the wheel of the No. 18 GameStop Toyota this season.

Kenseth last raced in the Nationwide Series in 2011 when he won his only start of that year in the May race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. During his career, Kenseth has started 248 races in the Nationwide Series and recorded 26 wins with 118 top-five and 168 top-10 finishes. He has also claimed 16 pole awards in the series.

“We are so excited to have a driver with Matt’s track record driving for us this season,” said Bob Puzon, vice president of merchandising for GameStop. “Not only is Matt a proven wheelman, he will be a great brand ambassador for us. Matt is a big gamer, and from what I hear, he loves to challenge his son Ross in some friendly game play on a regular basis.”

Since beginning its sponsorship with JGR in 2008, GameStop’s approach to its NASCAR program has been a unique one in the Nationwide Series. No other sponsor completely changes the car design for each of its races. The GameStop Toyota has featured more than 60 different paint schemes promoting a variety of popular video games, gaming systems and gaming accessories. Titles such as NASCAR The Game, Call of Duty, Max Payne and LEGO Batman 2, as well as Turtle Beach headphones and the PS Vita have been featured with one-of-a-kind paint schemes.

“I’ve been playing video games for as long as I can remember,” Kenseth said. “So, I’m pretty excited to be driving the GameStop Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Nationwide Series. The JGR teams were the class of the field last season, and GameStop has always created some pretty cool paint schemes, so I’m looking forward to what’s in store for this year. I can’t wait to get back on track in the series and hopefully take our No. 18 Toyota to Victory Lane.”

SKINS Compression Clothing, the leading gradient compression sportswear company, has announced it has been selected as the “Official Recovery Compression” brand of the National Hockey League’s leading West Conference teams: San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Blues and the Dallas Stars.

The full roster of each team was custom-fit with SKINS RY400 recovery compression equipment designed specifically to accelerate muscle repair and reduce fatigue.

“With the accelerated schedule and increased travel of this lock out season, we have less time to recover between games,” said Mike Hannegan, Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Anaheim Ducks. “SKINS helps us recover and be ready for the next game in shorter time.”

“The SKINS recovery products are essential for our players’ recovery and performance,” explained Brad Jellis, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Dallas Stars. “With our demanding game and travel schedule, SKINS allow players to recover quicker and be at their best for the next competition.”

Skoda UK has announced a three year sponsorship deal which will see it become ‘The Official Car of Prudential RideLondon cycling festival.

Prudential RideLondon is an annual world-class festival of cycling developed by the Mayor of London, ampoule London & Partners and Transport for London in partnership with Surrey County Council. The inaugural Prudential RideLondon festival is set to take place on the 3-4 August 2013, and is managed by the London & Surrey Cycling Partnership (LSCP) – a joint partnership between The London Marathon Limited (owners and operators of the London Marathon since 1981)and SweetSpot Group Limited (operators of The Tour of Britain).

As part of the deal ŠKODA UK will supply 30 cars for the event; these include the flagship ŠKODA Superb, Octavia Estate, Yeti and the all-new Rapid hatchback. With up to 1,700 litres of load capacity and clever accessories such as roof bars, an internal bicycle holder and towbar preparation; the vehicles will assist cyclists as they cover 140 miles of road.

Emily Burns, Communications Manager for ŠKODA UK commented: “The prospect of partnering with an event that encourages such mass participation in the sport is tremendously exciting for ŠKODA.

“Our cars are loved by cyclists across the UK, and are the car of choice for pro teams such as Rapha Condor JLT; thanks to both the impressive load capacity and our fantastic range of cycling accessories.”

“ŠKODA UK is providing us with ideal support vehicles for the 140 mile course,” comments Mick Bennett, Race Director of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic. “ŠKODA’s record in cycling is second to none and we’re delighted to be working with them on this great event.”