From a press release issued by Michelin North America:

JENSEN BREAKS JENNINGSGP TRACK RECORD ON NEW MICHELIN® DOT RACE TIRES

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Riding a 2005 Yamaha R1 on Michelin® Power Race DOT development tires, Butler Machinery’s Robert Jensen set a new track record of 1:15.51 at the JenningsGP circuit in Jennings, Fla., Jan. 9, 2005.

Jensen’s lap was 0.3 second under the former record, set by Chuck Sorensen on an Aprilia 250 GP bike, and 0.7 second faster than any previous lap by a production-based bike at the track.

The Michelin® Power Race, which was officially unveiled today at a worldwide press launch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, makes extensive use of technology developed by Michelin in MotoGP competition, where Michelin has won all three world championships contested so far, following ten consecutive titles in the 500cc World Championship, MotoGP’s predecessor.

Jensen’s sponsors include Michelin, Yamaha, Butler Machinery, Thermosman Suspension, RS Taichi, Arai, Spiegler Brake Systems, Hindle Exhaust, Motul, Sidi and Lithium Motorsports.

The world’s largest tire maker, Michelin (www.michelinman.com) manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, maps and atlases covering Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America employs 23,000 and operates 21 plants in 17 locations.