Team Pro-Motion Sportbike Club has announced their sponsorship of AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport Young Gun racer, No. 77 Eric Stump, for the 2012 season.

Stump, in his 3rd year in AMA Pro competition, is racing on a Markbilt-prepped Yamaha R6 for Larry Pegram’s Foremost Insurance Pegram Racing team. Team Pro-Motion is providing direct funding for Eric’s race team, as well as contingency payouts for podium finishes. In turn, Eric Stump will be running Team Pro-Motion decals on livery for his bike, transport, leathers and crew apparel and will ride and coach at select Team Pro-Motion events.

“It’s gonna be a great year with Team Pro-Motion,” commented Eric Stump, “I can’t wait to ride with them and all the great people in the club. When we finalized the deal with Glenn, he was so happy to have us back; I can’t wait to ride with him.”

Glen Goldman, Team Pro-Motion’s president, added: “Eric Stump is one of the most talented riders that I’ve had the pleasure of working with. It will be exciting for TPM members to not only cheer him along this season, but also have the opportunity to ride with one of AMA Pro Racing’s rising stars”

Team Pro-Motion Sportbike Club has announced their sponsorship of AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport Young Gun racer, No. 77 Eric Stump, for the 2012 season.

Stump, in his 3rd year in AMA Pro competition, is racing on a Markbilt-prepped Yamaha R6 for Larry Pegram’s Foremost Insurance Pegram Racing team. Team Pro-Motion is providing direct funding for Eric’s race team, as well as contingency payouts for podium finishes. In turn, Eric Stump will be running Team Pro-Motion decals on livery for his bike, transport, leathers and crew apparel and will ride and coach at select Team Pro-Motion events.

“It’s gonna be a great year with Team Pro-Motion,” commented Eric Stump, “I can’t wait to ride with them and all the great people in the club. When we finalized the deal with Glenn, he was so happy to have us back; I can’t wait to ride with him.”

Glen Goldman, Team Pro-Motion’s president, added: “Eric Stump is one of the most talented riders that I’ve had the pleasure of working with. It will be exciting for TPM members to not only cheer him along this season, but also have the opportunity to ride with one of AMA Pro Racing’s rising stars.”

by Ismail Uddin

FAS Lane Racing has announced that TMone will continue their Associate Sponsorship of the team’s No. 32 Ford entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 

The leading Inside Sales Company will be an Associate Sponsor on the No. 32 Federated Auto Parts Ford driven by NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader.

“It is a pleasure for this FAS Lane Racing team to represent the TMone brand in the highest level of NASCAR, pills ” stated FAS Lane Racing team owner Frank Stoddard. “Sponsors such as TMone are crucial for a young team such as ours and we appreciate their continued support.”

FAS Lane Racing and their No. 32 Ford are coming off a second straight strong performance with a 24th place finish last week in Phoenix.  The team turns to Ken Schrader this week who is no stranger to the FAS Lane Racing team having competed in seven races for the team last season.

“Each week Frank (Stoddard) and his organization represent our company and products in a first class manner and it is our pleasure to continue to sponsor them,” said Jason Hall, TMone’s CEO.  “We will continue to utilize this platform to promote our company services, such as Inside Sales Services, thus the “We Drive Sales” Deck lid this week.”

by Ismail Uddin

Sports data media company Sportvision has extended its partnership with the NASCAR Media Group as the exclusive tracking partner for NASCAR-sanctioned events through the 2018 racing season. 

As part of the extended agreement, viagra Sportvision has broadened its RACEf/x system technology to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series broadcasts on SPEED.

“Our longstanding partnership with NASCAR has truly changed how fans consume the sport on multiple platforms, ambulance and I’m thrilled to extend our agreement,” said Hank Adams, CEO, Sportvision, Inc. “By capturing the complete digital record of a race, we will contiunue to develop innovative consumer-based applications that bring passionate fans closer to the action and their favorite drivers.” 

Sportvision’s RACEf/x tracking technology is now used in all three NASCAR national series after expanding to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2012. Like NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series cars, the trucks are equipped with Vector II tracking devices. These devices are the latest generation of Sportvision RACEf/x technology and the first to utilize both Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) satellite navigation systems. 

The technology debuted in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at the 2001 Daytona 500 and was introduced to the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2007. The patented technology tracks the cars at speeds reaching 200 MPH to create a complete “digital record” of a NASCAR race in real-time. 

With the addition, SPEED will now highlight a full slate of broadcast graphics during NASCAR Camping World Truck Series broadcasts and the technology will continue to be an integral component utilized by other NASCAR broadcast partners through 2018.

by Ismail Uddin

Tampa’s BlueGrace Logistics continues its involvement in sponsoring MMA fighters with ongoing support of world-class MMA fighter Pat ‘Paddy Mike’ Curran for his upcoming bout against Bellator World Featherweight Champion Joe Warren, pills live from The Venue at The Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, sales Indiana on Friday, March 9. 

Curran is the first fighter to win tournaments in two weight classes in the Bellator Fighting Championships, the largest tournament-based MMA organization in the world. He won the Season 2 lightweight tournament with a split decision over Toby Imada at Bellator 21, and in 2011, Curran captured the Featherweight Summer Series after defeating Luis Palomino, Ronnie Mann and Marlon Sandro. Now, Curran will get his World title shot as the Bellator Fighting Championships kicks off their Season 6 this Friday.

“We are particularly excited to support Pat, who happens to be cousins with Jeff Curran, another fantastic MMA fighter that we have sponsored. Both fighters exemplify many of the attributes integral to our success in the transportation logistics business, including superb preparation, a can-do positive attitude and a mindset to never accept defeat,” said BlueGrace CEO and President Bobby Harris. “Pat has an incredible challenge in this up-coming fight and we look forward to having him bring home the championship belt.” 

MMA is one of the fastest growing sports today and BlueGrace has a number of customers across the nation who are fanatics, as well as corporate employees who enjoy the sport. MMA stars such as UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit and Thiago Alves often visit the BlueGrace headquarters for career fairs and onsite broadcast interviews on WTAN Sports Radio, providing a level of engagement for customers who frequently visit the headquarters as well. In addition, many of the fighters are highly engaged with social media, using forums such as Twitter as an opportunity to connect with the BlueGrace team and generate excitement about both brands. 

BlueGrace Logistics is one of the fastest growing and most progressive providers of transportation, logistics and technology solutions to businesses and individuals nationwide, serving more than 2,500 customers in 60 cities. In addition to its March 9 sponsorship of Pat Curran, the company has also previously sponsored such MMA fighters as UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit, UFC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson, Thiago Alves, Donald Cerrone, Roy Nelson, Johny Hendricks, Vagner Rocha and Pat Barry.

by Ismail Uddin

Australian Rugby League team, Melbourne Storm and Levi’s have announced the premium denim brand has signed with the club as Official Denim Partner.

The partnership will see Levi’s supply Storm’s NRL and U20s squad, along with the club’s administration, with jeans and shorts for travel purposes and casual club events.

Additionally, through the partnership Storm’s members and fans will receive special product and retail offers.

Melbourne Storm’s Chief Commercial Officer, Claire Murphy, said: “We are delighted to have Levi’s join the club’s sponsor family.”

“Levi’s is a globally recognised denim brand that produces a high quality and stylish product which creates a great brand alignment for the club,” Murphy said.

Samantha Condy, Marketing Lead – Australia & NZ Levi’s, added: “Levi’s is proud of this opportunity to outfit Melbourne Storm with quality jeans-wear.”

“Levi’s has long provided the uniform of progress that equips its wearers with the confidence to pursue their passion and potential. This makes the alignment of our two brands fertile ground for a successful partnership and we’re thrilled to be on board.” 

by Ismail Uddin

Motorcycle-Superstore.com, the leading motorcycle and powersports gear, parts and accessories retailer in the country has extended its title sponsorship of the AMA Pro Road Racing SuperSport class for the 2012 season.

Motorcycle-Superstore.com will be funding a $25,000 year-end points fund which will be distributed between the top three riders in each division of the SuperSport class, as well as the “Young Gun” award winner and the overall champion. Founded by a former club road racer, Motorcycle-Superstore.com’s leadership understands the cost and dedication associated with running a race team and is pleased to support the grass-roots of American road racing through this generous year-end points fund.

“For the past two years, our relationship with Motorcycle-Superstore.com has been invaluable to AMA Pro Racing and we are extremely pleased to be extending our partnership with them,” said David Atlas, Chief Operating Officer of AMA Pro Racing. “Our dedicated and loyal fan base recognizes the exceptional value and personal attention given to them when they shop with Motorcycle-Superstore.com, and we are very thankful for the support and dedication the company has likewise shown to the AMA Pro Racing athletes through the Motorcycle-Superstore.com Year-End Points Funds.”

The AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport $25,000 Year-End Points Fund will be dispersed among the top points holders at the end-of-season banquet as follows:
-East Coast division: 1st place receives $5,000; 2nd receives $3,000; and 3rd receives $2,000.
-West Coast division: 1st place receives $5,000; 2nd receives $3,000; and 3rd receives $2,000.
-“Young Gun” will be awarded $2,500.
-Overall points champion will receive $2,500.

“If you followed the 2011 season of AMA Pro Road Racing, then you already know that American road racing is back, bigger and better than ever,” said Tim Clark, Motorcycle-Superstore.com’s Director of Sports Marketing. “The AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport class is the breeding ground for future road race champions. We’re excited to help sponsor the AMA Pro Racing program, and to help support these up-and-coming riders by offering the year-end points fund.”

The 2012 AMA Pro Road Racing season will open at the historic Daytona 200 during the world famous Daytona Bike Week. Opening road racing events will take place on March 15 – 17, 2012 at Daytona International Speedway. Get your tickets ahead of time at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

by Ismail Uddin

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express delivery company, have announced it has become the main sponsor of League of Ireland’s Bohemian Football Club for the 2012 season.

The new agreement, which takes effect from Bohemians’ first home league match of the season against Shelbourne this Friday, will see the DHL logo included on the training kit and jerseys worn by the club’s players during all domestic and European competitions.

“We’re delighted to support Bohemian Football Club and strengthen our bond with Irish football. For many years we have been the Official Logistics Partner of the FAI and this partnership reaffirms our commitment to Irish football,” said Bernard McCarthy, Managing Director DHL Express Ireland.

“DHL is renowned for its involvement with world class sports – such as our partnerships with Formula 1™, Manchester United, and Rugby World Cup 2011, from the perspective of DHL Express Ireland we wanted to partner with a local club which our customers and staff could relate to and support. Given that we are based on the northside of Dublin, Bohemians are effectively our local club and with their tradition, history and strong links to the local community they provide an ideal local partnership opportunity.”

Bohemian FC president Chris Brien welcomed DHL Express as the club’s main sponsor.

“We are delighted a company with such high brand recognition has come on board as the club’s new title sponsor,” he said. “We look forward to a strong partnership that delivers mutual benefits. We thank the executives of DHL Express and Halpin Sport for making this partnership possible.

“For all of our ninety years in the League of Ireland we have played at the top level and with the support of our hard-working staff, our supporters and, crucially, our sponsors, we will maintain this unique record.”

by Ismail Uddin

Champagne Bollinger has become the Official Champagne Partner of The Xchanging Boat Race, pharmacy sale a historic rowing duel between Cambridge and Oxford Universities.

Established in 1829, drugs Champagne Bollinger not only shares its birth year with The Boat Race, but has also long occupied a place close to the heart of British heritage and tradition via historic partnerships with other great British sporting institutions, such as the Open Championship, Royal Ascot and England Rugby at Twickenham. Aside from these sporting endeavours Champagne Bollinger is proud to have held a Royal Warrant since 1884 and continues to be the Champagne of James Bond.

 Andrew Hawes, Managing Director of Bollinger’s U.K Agents Mentzendorff & Co Ltd said: “We are very excited to be announcing this new partnership with The Boat Race, the connection between us seems such an entirely natural one and is also a perfect fit with our other long-established sporting associations. We look forward to working closely with The Boat Race for many years to come.”

David Searle, CEO of The Boat Race Company Ltd, added: “We are delighted that Bollinger has joined The Boat Race this year. As one of the world’s premium Champagne Houses that retains its preeminent position in quintessential British society, not only does Bollinger share part of its history with The Boat Race, but also an ethos and culture of protecting core British traditions.”

Champagne Bollinger will also be developing a new hospitality area at Tideway Scullers Boat House at this year’s Xchanging Boat Race, so that spectators can enjoy a glass of Bollinger whilst enjoying a spectacular “finish-line” view of this year’s rowing battle.

The 2012 Xchanging Boat Race takes place on Saturday 7 April 2012 at 2.15pm.

by Ismail Uddin

The organisers of the UCI BMX World Championships have announced a new partnership with Chain Reaction Cycles, ed the world’s largest online bike store, to be the official retail partner of 2012 Championships which take place in Birmingham from 24th to 27th May.

The BMX World Championships will see the world’s best BMX riders go head to head as 2000 riders from 40 countries compete for world titles and vital Olympic qualification points in what promises to be a spectacular four days of competition.

As retail partner for the championship Chain Reaction Cycles will be on-site at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham offering a range of BMX products and apparel.

Grant Norris, Event Manager at Chain Reaction Cycles commented: “BMX at the Beijing Olympics captured the imagination of the youth, the excitement, the speed and power of the ride. This coupled with the generally low cost of the bikes and equipment has made this a truly accessible sport for everyone.

“Four years on we at Chain Reaction Cycles are proud to sponsor the World Championships in May, which will be the final chance for some of those competing to realise their dream of qualifying for the 2012 Olympics. On behalf of Chain Reaction Cycles, Good luck! We look forward to meeting with many of you competing later this year.”

British Cycling’s Cycle Sport & Membership director Jonny Clay, speaking on behalf of the event organisers added: “The support of Chain Reaction, a global brand which already has enormous reach, shows the influence that the BMX World Championships in Birmingham will have to raise the profile of its sponsors. We look forward to working with Chain Reaction and all the brands that become part of this event to make it the best championships to date.”

by Ismail Uddin