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For Immediate Release:
Dunlop’s Team D Goes Live on the Loop’d Network
First company in Motorsports to dive into social media with online community
Glen Helen, CA: The opening round of the AMA Motocross season at Glen Helen Raceway serves as the perfect location for Dunlop Motorcycle Tires to announce the launch of an all-new online community devoted to Team Dunlop, the popular Dunlop amateur motocross program featuring up-and-coming minibike stars. ,Team D - http://www.TeamDunlop.com - will highlight the ongoing achievements of this young but stellar group of amateur motocross racers competing all around the country, encompassing three levels: National, Regional and Club. Members can read Rider profiles, get riding tips, watch videos, view and post event photos, and participate in assorted giveaway programs as part of the community experience.
In addition, Team Dunlop provides tire support and preferred service at select amateur races. Dunlop promotes and advertises Team Dunlop in national media as well as on the Dunlop website. As a bonus, Team Dunlop riders become involved as development riders for the next generation of Dunlop racing tires in the youth segment. Dunlop also contributes to an educational savings fund for the Team Dunlop National riders to underscore the importance of staying focused on schoolwork. Team Dunlop riders can be easily identified because they sport a unique logo on their exclusively branded Team Dunlop racetrack apparel.
The 2008 Team Dunlop National riders include:
Rider Name OEM Brand Class
Adam Cianciarulo Kawasaki 85
Stephen Gretchen KTM 65/85
Connor Pearson KTM 65/85
Chris Alldredge Yamaha 85
Justin Bogle Kawasaki 85
Jordan Bailey Cobra 50/65
Michael Young Cobra 65
Eli Tomac Suzuki 85
Challen Tennant Polini 50/65
Matt Bisceglia Yamaha 85
Taylor Witt Suzuki 65/85
Joey Savatgy Honda 85
Mark Worth Cobra 65/85
Max Antsie KTM 85
Jessy Nelson Honda 85
Hunter Hilton KTM/Cobra 65/85
Joey Crown KTM/Cobra 50/65
Jarek Balkovic Suzuki 85
The all new Team D is the latest addition to the Loop’d Network (www.loopd.com), the leading social network for motocross and the fastest growing for action sports. Loop’d offers a differentiated sports community network providing athletes, enthusiasts, and brands a purposeful place to create, commune, and connect.
About Dunlop Tires
Dunlop Tires is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S. and the only manufacturer of motorcycle tires in North America. With North American operations headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Dunlop has been making and selling high-quality tires in the U.S. since 1923. For more information, visit www.dunlopmotorcycle.com.
About Loop’d Network
Loop’d Network is THE social network for action sports. A place for Pros, Am’s and Fans to share with friends, discover what’s happening in their favorite sports, showcase their talent, and connect with sponsors. Our unique approach to social media and sports marketing provides unprecedented solutions for brands to personally connect with a highly influential youth demographic in more relevant and authentic ways.
For more information, visit www.loopd.com. |