Westby Racing Announces Team Sponsors And Partners For 2017

2017-04-26 15:06
With the 2017 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship now under way after Round 1 at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX, last weekend, Westby Racing announces its full lineup of team sponsors and partners for 2017.

Tryg Westby, principal owner of Yamalube/Westby Racing, said, “Family is important to all of us at Westby Racing, and that’s how we feel about this team. It’s a team, sure, but more than that, Westby Racing is a close-knit family of talented people and highly valued companies that share a passion for motorcycles and motorcycle racing. We love them all, and we want to recognize each and every one of them.”

Westby Racing team sponsors and partners include (alphabetically):

Bell Helmets exists to inspire and enable the next generation of boundary breakers. It is built from auto racing, motorcycle, and bicycle culture. We don’t just make helmets; we make possibilities. Born in a garage. Fueled by grease and will. Guided by pure intent to encourage the world to live, ride, drive, and thrive. Hand-in-hand with the world’s best drivers and riders, Bell continues to enable the world’s best to be their best…as it always has. Bell…established in 1954, proven ever since.
https://www.bellhelmets.com




Beta Tools has been considered one of the preferred brands by professional tool users in Europe since 1939, and they now have worldwide distribution in more than 80 countries. Known for their high quality and innovative design, Beta Tools can easily be seen by their signature orange color in the racing pits of the most important motorsports events worldwide.
http://www.beta-tools.com/beta/index_en.html

bLU cRU is a racing contingency and support program administered by Yamaha expressly for riders who take pride in riding Yamahas and in being part of the Yamaha family. Yamaha bLU cRU riders receive support and exclusive benefits from Yamaha during their purchase and ownership experience.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/pages/blu-cru-splash-page

Core Moto is a manufacturer of aftermarket stainless steel braided motorcycle brake lines and performance parts. Located in Cocoa, Florida, the company is owned by Luke McCracken, who founded Core Moto in 2006 because he saw the need for a quality motorcycle brake line supplier on the East Coast.
http://www.coremoto.com

Drippin’ Wet creates custom graphics, logos, and decals for motorcycle racers and racing teams throughout the U.S. Owner Chris Kruzel’s work can be seen on racebikes in the MotoAmerica paddock, as well as in WERA, ASRA, and many other racing organizations.
http://www.drippinwet.com

Drive Systems USA is the industry leader specializing in performance sprockets and chains for streetbikes, dirtbikes, and ATVs. They proudly manufacture and distribute Superlite steel sprockets, and they also distribute such well-known and respected brands as D.I.D chain, and EXCEL Takasago wheel rims.
http://www.drivesystemsusa.com




Dunlop is one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers developing, manufacturing and selling tires for cars, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. Dunlop has an excellent reputation among performance car and motorcycle enthusiasts. The companies’ extensive sports car and motorcycle racing experience with an impressive track record of successes has led to innovative technologies for tires designed for everyday motoring.
http://www.dunloptires.com

Dynojet Research, Inc. is the world leader in the development and manufacturing of performance enhancement products and tools. Their fuel management and diagnostic products, coupled with their personalized services, give you the resources to maximize performance and increase efficiency. With nearly 50 years of experience, Dynojet has relied on state-of-the-art technology to provide their clients with the best products available.
http://www.dynojet.com

Evol Technology LLC designs, develops, and manufactures precision mechanical products and prototypes, specializing in motorsports applications and prototyping services for the broader mechanical and industrial design community. Evol Technology LLC is based in Idaho, and all of their products and services are 100% American-made.
http://www.evoltechnology.com

Fast Frank Racing products are proudly made in the U.S. and include quick-change kits for front and rear wheels, captive spacers, and unique, finely crafted race parts. The company is owned by Frank Shockley, who is an avid racer himself. Before forming Fast Frank Racing, Frank worked for 25 years as the general manager of a motorcycle dealership that specialized in European brands.
http://www.fastfrankracing.com

GALE SPEED is a proprietary brand of ACTIVE Company Limited in Japan. From clutch perches, brake master cylinders, and throttles to brake rotors and wheels, GALE SPEED components provide light weight, strength, and durability on the street or the racetrack.
http://www.acv.co.jp/english/index.html
Jorco Group, Inc., is one of the most successful independent property management companies in Arlington, TX. Since the 1960’s, Jorco Group has built a reputation founded on stability, integrity, and responsiveness to tenant needs.
http://www.jorcogroup.com

Livengood Motor Sports is Atlanta's finest motorcycle building, service, and repair shop. Owned and operated by former racer Brian Livengood, the company provides engines and engine service, as well as dyno tuning, suspension tuning, and more.
http://livengoodmotorsports.com

MWR air filters are built from almost 20 years of experience in developing and producing high-performance air filters. MWR has worked with some of the biggest air filter companies in Europe, and in racing series such as MotoGP, World Superbike, MotoAmerica, British Superbike, World Motocross, Dakar (bikes, cars, and trucks), and Rallycross.
http://www.racingairfilters.eu

Miami Thread is a family business that was founded more than 30 years ago as a supplier of industrial sewing threads, including Kevlar and Nomex. Among their customers are manufacturers of utility apparel, military apparel and uniforms, personal armor and flight suits, firefighting apparel and suits, and auto racing suits and balaclavas. The owners of the company are also avid motorcyclists.

http://www.miamithread.com

Moto-D Racing distributes performance motorcycle accessories and apparel. Moto-D Racing is committed to supporting streetbike riders, track day enthusiasts, and professional road racers with the best products, prices, and service, and they go to great lengths to keep their customers happy because they love what they do.
http://www.motodracing.com

MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner

Source: Yamaha

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