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Pirelli UK have announced a groundbreaking, three-year sponsorship and full support partnership with popular and innovative MX series, the Red Bull Pro National.

Pirelli will have a major support programme for the series with a dedicated tyre-supply and changing vehicle to cater for all riders at the events. Pirelli were attracted to the series for its professional organisation, good crowds and the large volume of competitors through clubman, youth and elite riders.

Pirelli staff will be on hand at every round to fit tyres and advise competitors on fitment, type and pressures, providing a truly unique race service. The brand is also very interested in getting rider feedback, which will ultimately help future product development.

A wide range of Pirelli Scorpion MX tyres will be available at extremely competitive supply and fitment prices. Pirelli have won 51 World MX titles to date showing their dominance in this arena at the very highest level.

The Red Bull Pro National series continues to attract large numbers of spectators, competitors and sponsors with exciting tracks and après-racing activities that are second to none!

Steffen Baum, Product and Marketing Manager at Pirelli commented, "We are extremely excited to be entering into this partnership with the Red Bull Pro National Championship, an extremely professional race series which caters for clubman to professional riders. We didn't just want to sponsor, we need to be there at the meetings, with a full tyre service and getting feedback from riders on our products. This is a great opportunity and we look forward to meeting many riders over the year!"

Matt Bates, MC Federation Chairman commented, "Having a tyre giant like Pirelli on board for the next three years just goes to show how far this series has come in one year. We're delighted to be working with them on a long term project that will not only help see the Red Bull Pro Nationals grow in stature but also benefit our series riders with a great deal and service on tyres at the events. Down the years Pirelli have been right there at the sharp end in motocross, their track record and results tell you that and it's great to have them back and so actively involved with motocross with us. They're a globally recognisable brand and it's good for everyone involved with the sport in the UK that they are investing into the sport in a way that gives something back to the riders. We're looking forward to working together for the next three years on making UK
motocross a better place to be."

2010 Red Bull Pro National Schedule:

13/14th March - Foxhill, Wiltshire
3/4th April - Landrake, Cornwall
15/16th May - Canada Heights, Kent
26/27th June - Whitby, North Yorkshire
10/11th July - TBA
7/8th August - Pontrilas, Herefordshire
21/22nd August - Canada Heights, Kent
18/19th September - Wakes Colne, Essex