Michelin signs on for Oz MotoGP
The tyre heavyweight will be the official title sponsor of this year's Australian Motorcycle Grand PrixTyre manufacturer Michelin has been announced as the title sponsor of this year's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
Announced recently by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Dorna Sports, the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2017 will take place at Victoria's Phillip Island circuit over October 20 to 22.
AGPC CEO, Andrew Westacott, said event organisers were elated to bring Michelin on board.
"The scenic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit hosts an incredible race for fans, and with the event being at the end of the season, it is often an exciting championship decider," he said.
"The opportunity to have a reputable brand such as Michelin associated with the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is a fantastic one, and we are looking forward to the race being a highlight on the MotoGP calendar."
Michelin President, 2-Wheel Tyre Division, Gary Guthrie, said he was looking forward to working with the teams and organisers to build on an already superb event.
"The opportunity Dorna has given us again this year to associate Michelin with the Australian Grand Prix, which is one of the MotoGP rounds that bikers from all over the planet invariably look forward to the most eagerly, is a tremendous lever for us," he said.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.motogp.com.au.
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