Motor Sports

ROKiT to Continue as Title Sponsor for 2024 ROKiT British F4 Championship

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

After two successful seasons as headline sponsor, ROKiT will continue its title partnership with the F4 British Championship certified by FIA into the 2024 season.

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  • After two successful seasons as headline sponsor, ROKiT will continue its title partnership with the F4 British Championship certified by FIA into the 2024 season.
  • Supported by ROKiT, the 2023 British F4 Championship was one of the most competitive seasons to date with 12 different race winners, 21 drivers on the podium and a record British F4 grid of 23 cars at the Thruxton round, while 27 cars across eight teams were entered across different championship rounds.
  • "Supporting the ROKiT British F4 Championship is not only a great pleasure for us, but it's also a privilege to help develop and nurture the racing talent of tomorrow.
  • “ROKiT have been a fabulous and supportive championship title partner these past two years and we are delighted they are continuing into the 2024 season.

TRD USA, Mobil 1™ Expand Relationship Beginning With 2024 Motorsports Season

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130122827/en/
    TRD USA, Mobil 1 expand relationship beginning with 2024 motorsports season (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Mobil 1 is proud to be synonymous with motorsports, and we are thrilled to take that to the next level with Toyota Racing Development,” shares Rob Shearer, Director of Global Sponsorships and Marketing Services, on behalf of Mobil 1.
  • “TRD’s technical partnership with Mobil 1 has been integral to Toyota’s on-track performance and success over the past 20+ years,” explains David Wilson, president, TRD USA.
  • "2024 is going to be a big year for us, and I'm very thankful to have Mobil 1 and its continued support once again this season.
  • Kalitta Motorsports will also continue to receive Mobil 1 support through the TRD partnership in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

Yamaha and Siren Marine Announce New Siren Connected Boat Mobile App

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Yamaha and Siren Marine announced today the new Siren Connected Boat mobile app backed by a robust marine IoT ecosystem featuring integration with Yamaha outboards and control systems.

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  • Yamaha and Siren Marine announced today the new Siren Connected Boat mobile app backed by a robust marine IoT ecosystem featuring integration with Yamaha outboards and control systems.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Through Siren Connected Boat, Yamaha and Siren offer never-before-seen innovation and benefits that allow boat owners to ‘be’ on board their boat even when they can’t be in person,” said Andrew Cullen, Director, Connectivity, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • The new Siren Connected Boat mobile app will be available for download in the U.S. on February 15, 2024.
  • Siren 3 Pro is a third-generation remote boat monitoring and telematics platform leading the future of the Connected Boat technology.

Visa and Red Bull Formula One Teams Announce Global Partnership

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Today, Red Bull F1 Teams and Visa (NYSE: V) announced an unprecedented multi-year agreement where Visa will become the first global partner of both Red Bull F1 teams, bringing a new look team to the F1 grid in the form of Visa Cash App RB, formerly Scuderia AlphaTauri.

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  • Today, Red Bull F1 Teams and Visa (NYSE: V) announced an unprecedented multi-year agreement where Visa will become the first global partner of both Red Bull F1 teams, bringing a new look team to the F1 grid in the form of Visa Cash App RB, formerly Scuderia AlphaTauri.
  • Visa’s first new major global sports sponsorship in more than 15 years, the agreement encompasses the Visa Cash App RB team, corresponding title partnership on the F1 Academy team entry and the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
  • The Visa logo appearing on both the Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App RB cars as well as the F1 Academy entries from the respective teams.
  • Furthering that commitment, Visa and Cash App will join Red Bull to champion Visa Cash App RB in the F1 Academy series.

Zynga and Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Announce Multi-year Deal Making CSR Racing Official Partner of Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse Racing Team

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Over 30 Lamborghini cars have previously appeared in the CSR2 mobile game, and the complementary partnership adds content to both parties, putting the CSR2 brand on the cars, drivers, and teams of Lamborghini Squadra Corse while continuing to add Lamborghini cars to CSR2.

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  • Over 30 Lamborghini cars have previously appeared in the CSR2 mobile game, and the complementary partnership adds content to both parties, putting the CSR2 brand on the cars, drivers, and teams of Lamborghini Squadra Corse while continuing to add Lamborghini cars to CSR2.
  • Over 30 Lamborghini cars have previously appeared in the CSR2 mobile game, and the complementary partnership adds content to both parties, putting the CSR2 brand on the cars, drivers, and teams of Lamborghini Squadra Corse while continuing to add Lamborghini cars to CSR2.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    For the first time in the company’s history, Lamborghini will enter the FIA Hypercar and IMSA GTP class.
  • The Lamborghini Squadra Corse will enter 12 races globally across the FIA and IMSA championships in 2024.

MAPEI drives into the fast lane with Andretti Global in 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

MAPEI, a global leader in products for the construction industry, proudly announces our primary partnership with Andretti Global for the No.

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  • MAPEI, a global leader in products for the construction industry, proudly announces our primary partnership with Andretti Global for the No.
  • 98 MAPEI / CURB Honda piloted by Marco Andretti at the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
  • The partnership with Andretti Global represents a fusion of precision engineering and racing prowess, highlighting MAPEI’s commitment to performance excellence.
  • “MAPEI is a global frontrunner in the manufacturing of products specifically tailored for the building industry,” said Luigi Di Geso, President and CEO of MAPEI North America.

India’s Hero MotoSports Achieves Second Position at the Dakar Rally 2024

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240120362157/en/
    Hero MotoSports Team Rally achieves second position at Dakar 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)
    While Hero MotoCorp has supported sports and athletes for decades, this achievement by our own team holds a unique significance coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Hero MotoCorp.”
    Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters - Hero MotoCorp, has created history today becoming the first ever Indian manufacturer team to finish on the podium of the legendary Dakar Rally.
  • Hero MotoSports Team Rally was formed in 2016 and it participated in its first Dakar Rally in 2017.
  • Wolfgang Fischer, Team Manager & Head, Hero MotoSports Team Rally: “We started many years ago as small set-up within Hero MotoCorp and building on that every year we have reached here.
  • This 2nd place podium I want to dedicate to Paulo Goncalves.”
    Ross Branch, Team Rider, Hero MotoSports Team Rally: “It was a really tough Dakar 2024.

Yamaha Motor Announces Intent to Acquire Electric Marine Propulsion Manufacturer Torqeedo

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the recent conclusion of a stock purchase agreement with Germany’s DEUTZ AG, which owns marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo®, to acquire all of Torqeedo’s shares.

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  • Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today the recent conclusion of a stock purchase agreement with Germany’s DEUTZ AG, which owns marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo®, to acquire all of Torqeedo’s shares.
  • Torqeedo is a pioneer in the field of electric marine propulsion and offers a wide-ranging line of products, from electric outboard and inboard motors to batteries and various other accessories.
  • That goal within the marine market can only be reached through an approach leveraging a variety of solutions, one of which is electric propulsion,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • The unit includes manufacturing divisions of Yamaha Marine Systems Co., Inc., including Kracor of Milwaukee (rotational molding), Bennett Marine of Deerfield Beach, Fla. (trim tabs), and Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers of Indianapolis (stainless steel propellers).

Castrol® Kicks Off 125th Anniversary by Becoming “Official Motor Oil of Barrett-Jackson,” Including Barrett-Jackson Cup January 20-28, 2024

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

To learn more about the Barrett-Jackson Auction and the Barrett-Jackson Cup happening January 20-28, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit Barrett-Jackson.com .

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  • To learn more about the Barrett-Jackson Auction and the Barrett-Jackson Cup happening January 20-28, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit Barrett-Jackson.com .
  • About Castrol: Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fueling the dreams of pioneers.
  • Castrol is part of the bp group and serves customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors.
  • Our branded products are recognized globally for innovation and high performance through our commitment to premium quality and cutting-edge technology.