New control tyre deal for Superstock classes.

Dorna UK and MCRCB Events Ltd have chosen Metzeler Racetec as the official tyre and title sponsor for the 2005 National Superstock Championship and National Superstock Cup.

The decision to implement an official tyre supplier was taken following a tender process involving four manufacturers and after the results of a teams and riders survey, which asked questions specifically relating to tyre supply and usage.

"Metzeler UK are very pleased to have reached this agreement with both Dorna and MCRCB, in turn helping them to achieve their aim of allowing all teams to compete on equal terms irrespective of budget available," commented Carl Bushell, director of Metzeler UK.

"The Racetec product, already the Championship winning tyre in 2004, is a natural choice and ensures that for 2005 all riders will be able to use the same top-level tyres and we are sure that the Superstock Championship will go from strength to strength."

The official tyre will be the Metzeler Racetec dry and wet weather product, as used by the 2004 National Superstock Champion Danny Beaumont.

The key criteria and objectives of the official tyre supply are to provide an improved financial situation for the riders and teams and to supply a high quality product available on equal terms.

In summary the following forms the main elements of the official tyre supply arrangement:

1. A maximum of three sets of dry tyres may be used during the qualifying practices, warm up and race (no restriction during free practice).
2. The tyre price is fixed at ?145.00 plus VAT per set. (Wet or Dry product).
3. In the event of changeable weather conditions a product exchange system will operate to avoid unnecessary expense.
4. Tyre distribution will be strictly controlled by Metzeler in conjunction with the series organisers using unique methods of identification.

A bonus scheme will apply in both the National Superstock Championship and the National Superstock Cup, as follows;

At each race:
1st Two Rear Tyres + Two Front Tyres
2nd Two Rear Tyres + One Front Tyre
3rd One Rear Tyre + One Front Tyre

Additionally, at each event in both the National Superstock Championship and the National Superstock Cup, there will be a 'Rider of the Day Award' to be chosen by the series commentator and a representative from Metzeler who will each receive one set of tyres.

"The Superstock class with its high level of both quantity and quality of riders delivered fantastic racing in 2004," said Tony Partis, managing director of Dorna UK. "This new relationship with Metzeler and their excellent product will further enhance it, as well as significantly, providing riders and teams with an opportunity to race on equal terms with cost benefits."