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Aprilia dealers are among the most enthusiastic competitors and ultimately three dealers were selected based on their overall presentation, past experience and level of commitment.

“We’ve heard from dealers in the past that they want to race Aprilia products,” says Aprilia Brand Manager Rick Panettieri. “This program was designed to get dealers what they need to start racing. After reviewing all the dealer applications we selected three dealers to supply motorcycles and parts support for. We are really excited to see our dealers racing these motorcycles on the local and national level.  The heart of the Aprilia brand has always been racing, and dealers who race have always represented our brand with the passion and spirit that Aprilia is known for.”

Dealer Supported teams for 2007 include:

Moto ST Endurance Road Racing series:

- Scootopia from Louisville, KY will sponsor R&R Racing in the 2007 Moto ST National Endurance race series on the Aprilia Tuono.  The team sponsors include Aprilia USA, Scootopia Aprilia, Hitachi Power Tools, EBC Brakes, and Suomy Helmets.

Riders for the team are:
Dave Estok - #1 Aprilia
Mike Luke - #1 Aprilia
Brett Ray - #2 Aprilia  (second rider TBD)
Brett Ray - Team Owner and Manager

“Scootopia has been an Aprilia dealer since 2002 and are very excited to represent the brand in Moto-ST,” said Scootopia owner James Palazzo. “The Tuono is one of our best selling models, and we can’t wait to get it on the track. The MotoST Endurance series is a perfect place to showcase this bike, and looks like it will be a great racing series.”

- Wagner Motorsports from Worcester, Mass. introduces  it’s 2007 Moto ST National Endurance race team competing in the full 2007 series on the 2007 Aprilia Tuono.

The team is sponsored by Aprilia USA, Wagner Motorsports International, Spectro Oils, Woodcraft, and Yoyodyne with more to come.

Riders for the team are:
Mark Reynolds- Multi Time regional and national race winner.
Jurgen Frasch- Experienced expert, Northeast regional racer.
Gus Holcomb- National Endurance Champion and regional expert racer.
Jeremy Barrett -Crew Chief
Mark Reynolds -Team Manager

“Wagner Motorsports is very excited to join forces with Aprilia USA to compete in the 2007 Moto ST series,” said Reynolds.  “We have raced and won nationals on the Aprilia’s in the past and feel this will be the bike to beat in the series. From its performance, handling and reliability the Tuono will be the best bike on the grid when we start the race in Daytona.”

The Aprilia Tuono , was born from superbike technology, and retrofitted with an upright handlebar and stripped of bodywork to display the 60-degree V-Twin motor. Stunning handling and sophisticated components allow the Tuono to be comfortable on the track and on the street.

Supermoto USA series:
 
- Team Moto Meccanica Aprilia of Santa Rosa, CA.  will compete in SupermotoUSA Nor-Cal Championship on factory-supported Aprilia SXV 5.5 & 4.5.
 
The team is sponsored by Aprilia USA, Moto Meccanica, and is currently in the process of testing product and finalizing various support sponsors as well as a potential title sponsor
 
Riders for the team are:
Michael Hannas- 3rd in the 2006 SupermotoUSA Open Pro Championship, has competed in the AMA Superbike Series for five seasons, and finished 3rd overall in the 2001 AMA 250 GP Championship.
Colin Macdonald - Won the 2006 NASMOTO Vet Class Championship at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California’
Brian Pecore - Finished in the top five the past two seasons in SupermotoUSA Vet and Sportsman classes along with a podium finish in the 2006 NASMOTO SportMoto Class
Jason Steensma -Crew Chief & Team Manager

“We are very excited to be working with Aprilia USA on this project and would like to thank them for the level of commitment the factory has stepped up with,” concluded Steensma.