Pirelli Extends Partnership With WERA National Challenge Series

ROME, Ga. (April 19, 2017) – Pirelli motorcycle tires has extended its partnership to continue as a title sponsor for the 2017 WERA National Challenge Series. Pirelli remains at the forefront of road racing worldwide and is dedicated to supporting grassroots series’ for racers who are relatively new to the sport, as well as those who boast years of experience at the expert level. For 2017, the WERA National Challenge Series will feature eight rounds of intense action at some of the most legendary circuits in North America.

“Pirelli is looking forward to the 2017 season and glad to continue its successful relationship with the WERA National Challenge Series,” said Oscar Solis, Pirelli Road Racing Manager, USA. “The organization has done a fantastic job with racing at the local, amateur, and professional level. Pirelli is committed to developing the best products on the market, regardless of the conditions, and providing all racers the same performance advantages experienced by road racing’s brightest stars.”

WERA was founded in 1974 and is one of the oldest sanctioning bodies conducting motorcycle races at road courses in the United States, catering to racers at any level. From the current crop of superbikes, to mini bikes, and old school vintage, there is a class suitable for everyone. The second round of the season is set to kick off April 22-23 at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway in Munford, Alabama, while the final showdown is scheduled to take place November 2-5 at the world renowned Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama.

On the track, Pirelli has a strong selection of tires that offer the optimum level of performance for all bikes, skill levels, weather conditions, and asphalt surfaces. The DIABLO™ SUPERBIKE is intended strictly for closed course racing, while the DIABLO™ SUPERCORSA lineup offers world class performance and remain street legal. Several options are available for wet conditions, such as the DIABLO™ WET and more aggressive DIABLO™ RAIN.

A limited-time promotion is being offered on select Pirelli road racing tires and motorcyclists can earn a $40 rebate card by mail when purchasing from a participating dealer. To learn more about the promotion go to pirelli.com/usmotopromo.

2017 WERA National Challenge Series Schedule

March 17-19 – Roebling Road Raceway

April 22-23 – Talladega Gran Prix Raceway

May 26-28 – New Jersey Motorsports Park

June 2-4 – WERA Cycle Jam at Road Atlanta

July 7-9 – Vintage Motorcycle Days

July 14-16 – Pittsburgh International Raceway

August 5-6 – Virginia International Raceway

November 2-5 – Barber Motorsport Park

Pirelli will be offering trackside support and assistance at all WERA events in 2017. Click Here for more information on the WERA National Challenge Series.