Thursday, March 17, 2011

Rossi Help Bridgestone Tire Development

Seven-times world champion MotoGP, Valentino Rossi, agreed to become a Motorcycle Tyre Development Adviser (motorcycle tire development advisor) for Bridgestone tires. Thus, "The Doctor" will play an important role in improving the performance of the official tire became the sole supplier of MotoGP.

Rossi's role will include evaluation and opinion on the performance of Bridgestone motorcycle tires, especially for hyper sports, racing and touring sports. After that, Bridgestone will use input from the Ducati rider, to create a performance street tires are better, so also about the security restrictions.

"Valentino Rossi is a great ambassador for our company," says SVP Sales and Marketing Brigestone Europe, Takashi Tomioka. "With the advice and recommendation of the largest motorcycle competitor of all time, we will ensure that we bring the best new Battlax tires to the market."

Bridgestone becomes single tire supplier for MotoGP competition. Rossi, who had been using Michelin tires - Bridgestone saingat toughest - won the world title in 2008 and 2009 with the Japanese tire of this.