The Club has worked to introduce or improve sponsorship packages for as many of the 2009 Classes as possible. In the tough economic climate, all sponsors that are prepared to help in anyway are of great value to the Club, the sport and in particular, the riders. Londonbikers.com and Motoprofessional.com continue to show their ongoing cultivation of grass roots racing in the form of support for the oldest motorcycle club in the world. South Eastern-based Bemsee ("BMCRC") celebrate their 100th year in 2009 and to match that, they have secured a sponsorship package for their club worth over £100k!!
Any support we can generate is directed straight to our riders, it never goes to the Club’s bottom line. We are hugely grateful to all the sponsors who have declared their intentions at this stage for the 2009 BMCRC Centenary Season…
MRO StockSport 600
A joint prize fund of £4500 supported by Michelin & Pirelli, riders gain prizes based on the tyre they choose to use… £1000 cash from Michelin and £1500 from Pirelli for the Championship 1-2-3 at the year end. Winner to go expenses paid, to Michelin HQ in France for tour and tyre testing. Michelin will provide further cash prizes per round…First overall £125, Second overall £75.* Both will provide tyre prizes per round… Rear to highest Michelin runner, rear to fastest lap, front for best improvement in Championship.** Pair to highest Pirelli runner, rear to 2nd, front to 3rd.
MRO Supersport 600 - Sponsor to be announced in January.
Morello MRO Powerbike
A Championship prize fund of £5000 cash from the Morello Roofing Company and £1500 cash from Pirelli for the Championship 1-2-3 at the year end.
Both Pirelli & Michelin will provide tyre prizes per round…(riders must use the products to qualify for prizes). Pair to highest Pirelli runner, rear to 2nd, front to 3rd. Rear to highest Michelin runner, rear to fastest lap, front for best improvement in Championship.**
The Clubman Cup will also receive separate tyre prizes from Michelin… Rear to highest Michelin runner, rear to fastest lap, front for best improvement in Championship.**
MRO Triumph Triple Challenge
Two championships will be operating within the Triumph Triple Challenge - the 'Michelin Cup' and the 'TDG Cup'.
Prizes for Michelin Cup Championship:
1st Place:
A full season aboard a series bike in a European Championship. Tyres, entry fees and the use of a bike will be included. Travel & accommodation is not. You will also receive a once in a lifetime all expenses paid trip to Michelin's private test facility and track in France for a day, here you will be taught how to evaluate tyres on a range of bikes.
2nd Place:
Inclusion in the above Michelin Tyre Evaluation Course + a one-off wildcard ride aboard the T3 Supersport bike at a mutually agreed round of MRO Supersport or equivalent. Tyres and entry fees supplied.
3rd Place:
A voucher for £1000 of Teng Tools.
Prizes for TDG Cup Championship:
1st Place:
£5000.00 You will also receive a once in a lifetime all expenses paid trip to Michelin's test track in France for a day, here you will be taught how to evaluate tyres on a range of bikes (to include your own).
2nd Place:
Inclusion in the above Michelin Tyre Evaluation Course + a one-off wildcard ride aboard the T3 Supersport bike at a mutually agreed round of MRO Supersport or equivalent. Tyres and entry fees supplied.
3rd Place:
A voucher for £1000 of Teng Tools. MRO Superteen Championship
Supported by Berkshire Motorcycle Centre, Championship winner will receive an Aprillia Scooter, 2nd £750, 3rd £500. The Superteens will also receive separate tyre prizes from Michelin… Rear to highest Michelin runner, rear to fastest lap, front for best improvement in Championship.**
BMCRC Minitwins
A joint prize fund of £4500 supported by Michelin & Pirelli, riders gain prizes based on the tyre they choose to use… £1000 cash from Michelin and £1500 from Pirelli for the Championship 1-2-3 at the year end. Winner to go expenses paid, to Michelin HQ in France for tour and tyre testing. Michelin will provide further cash prizes per round…First overall £125, Second overall £75.* Both will provide tyre prizes per round… Rear to highest Michelin runner, rear to fastest lap, front for best improvement in Championship.** Pair to highest Pirelli runner, rear to 2nd, front to 3rd.
Stamford Superbikes of Peterborough will supply a new SV650 as a Championship prize. They will also give a new back protector away per round and will be announcing further prizes in association with Putolene Oil and Ixon kit in January.
MHP Exhausts will provide cash prizes per round to a value of £2000 over the season, for most improved Championship positions, £100, £60. £40 on Saturday and for riders choosing to use the MHP products, £50 for the highest placed on Sunday.
BCL Racing will support the Rookie Minitwins with an end of year prize fund of £2000.
Norfolkline Yamaha Past Masters
Norfolkline continues its support of the YPM class. Three spot prizes of £25 each to randomly selected finishing positions, second race on Saturday, for each round. £750 prize fund for year end.
EDIasia Formula 400
EDIasia continues its support of the 400’s. As in ’08 the prize structure will be announced as the season progresses, a total allocation planned of £8000. More details to follow in the New Year.
BMCRC Rookie 600
The Rookie 600’s will also receive separate tyre prizes from Michelin… Rear to highest Michelin runner, rear to fastest lap, front for best improvement in Championship.**
BMCRC F1 & F2 Sidecars
Cash prizes totalling £1000, distributed per round from a mystery benefactor. More details to follow in January.
Thunderbike UK
Sponsors to be announced in January
BMZRC 250 MZ
Cash prizes totalling £1000 for the King of Zed’s event, from a mystery benefactor.
Rookie of the Day
Tina Hill of Lifestyle Transformation supports Rookie of the Day with a £50 voucher towards her products and services including Herbalife nutrition products and massage.
Alan Russell of A&R Racing supports Rookie of the Day with a £50 redeemable voucher.
Rider of the Day
Rod Harwin Racing supports Rider of the Day with a £100 redeemable voucher.
* Max £200 per week end. For highest Michelin placed rider: If outright winner after aggregated weekend races £125, if in the top 3, £75. If in the top 5, £50. For 2nd highest placed: if in the top 3 £75, if in the top 5, £50
**1 rear Michelin Power One to the highest placed if in top 3. A front if in top 5. A rear Power One to the fastest lap over the week end. A front Power One for the best improvement in the championship (vs league position before week end, if several riders, the one with highest points). All riders must compete on Michelin product to be eligible for prizes.
Any questions in relation to this press release should be directed to;
Mike Dommett, CEO, The British Motorcycle Racing Club
Office: 01708 720305
Bemsee "at home": 01494 872109
Mob: 07970 963572
Fax: 01708 720235
BMCRC Address:
Unit B5, Seedbed Centre
Davidson Way
Romford
Essex RM7 0AZ
www.bemsee.net
