D3O JOINING TY SCOTT AND M4 ECSTAR SUZUKI AT DAYTONA
Team Hammer is pleased to announce that D3O will serve as the title sponsor for Tyler Scott’s effort aboard the D3O M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 in the 84th running of the Daytona 200.
D3O is the global leader in advanced protection solutions. D3O’s ground-breaking armor is thin, soft, and flexible in a resting state, yet stiffens to absorb and dissipate energy on impact, allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into helmets, gloves, and other protective gear. Its industry-leading armor is utilized by partners in as diverse and demanding environments as Formula 1, NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the NHL.
In this new partnership with Team Hammer, D3O joins an effort primed for Daytona success. Rising star Scott has fought his way to a podium finish in the fabled race after earning pole position in each of the last two seasons. In fact, Scott has never qualified off the front row at Daytona and has been a Supersport frontrunner since his rookie campaign, scoring championship rankings of second, third, fourth, and fifth during his time in the category. Scott is motivated to try hard to finally stand atop the podium at the Daytona 200 and win the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship in 2026.
Scott’s GSX-R750 and his rigorously tested, D3O-integrated RST racing suit will be prominently adorned in D3O’s trademark orange coloring at Daytona, commemorating a huge moment in the company’s continued expansion into motorsport. Already a sponsor of IOM TT Champion Michael Dunlop MBE, World SuperSport pilot Tom Booth Amos, and BSB and British Road Racing ace Lee Johnston, stepping up as title sponsor of a top team in the Daytona 200 marks a significant increase in the D3O’s motorsports presence.
Following Daytona, D3O will continue as a partner of M4 ECSTAR Suzuki for the remainder of the MotoAmerica season, with logos displayed on the team’s bikes, suits, and helmets.
Scott said, “I think having D3O onboard is really cool. When I first tried out their equipment, I was impressed with how it fit and how it allowed me to move freely without distracting me. It was obviously very high quality. Having used D3O after that, it feels great when you are on the bike. Plus, it has kept me safe on the occasions I’ve found myself flying through the air.
“We’re very excited for the Daytona 200. We’ve done well there but never got the win. We’ve set fast times, but the goal is to get to the front and stay consistent. Last year, I got caught up battling and lost touch with the leader. But if we can stay close and have a fast pace at the end, good things can happen.”
“Becoming Title Sponsor with Team Hammer at the Daytona 200 — one of the most iconic events in motorcycle racing — marks an important milestone in our brand growth in North America and reflects our continued investment in commercial partnerships, while ensuring riders compete in the very best protection available,” said D3O CMO Mostyn Thomas.
The 84th Daytona 200 will take place on March 5-7 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
ABOUT TEAM HAMMER
The 2026 season marks Team Hammer’s 46th consecutive year of operating as a professional road racing team. Racebikes built and fielded by Team Hammer have won 135 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National races, have finished on AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National podiums 385 times and have won 11 AMA Pro and MotoAmerica National Championships, as well as two FIM South American Championships (in Superbike and Supersport). The team has also won 137 endurance races overall (including seven 24-hour races) and 13 Overall WERA National Endurance Championships with Suzuki motorcycles, and holds the U.S. record for mileage covered in a 24-hour race. The team also competed in the televised 1990s Formula USA National Championship, famously running “Methanol Monster” GSX-R1100 Superbikes fueled by methanol, and won four F-USA Championships.
ABOUT D3O
D3O® is the global leader in protection against impact, shock and vibration. Working with world-class brands including Formula 1 teams, adidas, the U.S. Department of Defense, and NASA, D3O provides protective solutions across multiple industries, from sports and motorcycling to defense and electronics. D3O partners with leading motorcycle brands including Furygan, Richa, Harley Davidson, Rukka, RST, Belstaff, Held and Triumph. The company recently trademarked the colour orange for the exclusive use in protection for motorcycle gear, reinforcing its position as the industry’s most trusted ingredient brand.
