PERFORMANCE & RACING
ACL BACKS HYUNDAI SERIES
The bearing company focuses on the development of the drivers of the future ACL Bearing Company (Australia) says it is pleased to announce a partnership with the Hyundai Excel Racing Association of Victoria. The Hyundai Excel Racing Association of Victoria Inc was formed in 2014 with the aim of establishing a budget entry level category for Circuit Racing as a development platform for young drivers. “We have a long and rich history in motorsport in Australia and globally and this partnership is the perfect opportunity to continue the tradition by supporting a category which is expected to launch the careers of the next generation of top line drivers,” ACL General Manager, Chris Brooks, said.
NEW FEEDER PROGRAM FOR 2022 BLU CRU OCEANIA JUNIOR CUP motoCHAMPION launches step one to MotoGP for young Australian motorcycling talent
motoDNA recently announced the launch of motoCHAMPION, a world-first data driven motorcycling competition open to riders aged between 11 and under 16 aimed at finding and supporting the next generation of Australian MotoGP superstars. The COVID-friendly competition harnesses the new motoDNA Digital Academy technology, leveraging over a decade of rider data to analyse behaviours such as braking, steering and more, to measure, grade and coach competitors, helping improve core skills and elevate their riding ability. It’s super easy to take part – using a GoPro on your motorbike, riders can compete on any bike, on tarmac, on any tyres, on the Figure 8 layout from anywhere in Australia. Upload a video of your best lap and motoDNA algorithms analyse your riding, grade your skills compared to the other riders and place you on the motoCHAMPION leaderboards. Visit https://motodna.com/motochampion/ to learn more, or sign up now. motoDNA Chief Executive Officer, Mark McVeigh, sees motoCHAMPION as a unique bridge to international competition. “The development of young Aussie motorcycling talent has been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions so we’re happy to be able to facilitate a return to competition in the safest way possible,” Mark said.
“We developed a RACE Series product for the Hyundai Excel a few years back and we are pleased to now be a partner of the category. The category provides close and exciting racing and we look forward to its continued development. “Hyundai Excel racing has been running in Victoria for five years and continues to increase in popularity. This is proven by the maximum grid of cars for each event. We focus on the development and preparation of the drivers for future career opportunities. “We are very excited to have an Australian automotive icon in ACL partner with our program. Whilst Season 2021 has been interrupted by the Covid challenges, we are hopeful that in the coming years we will see some drivers moving through to the higher categories,” Hyundai Excel Racing Association of Victoria Inc President, Neville Blight, said. ACL says its extensive range of ACL RACE Series Performance Engine Bearings is the first choice for discerning engine builders the world over. For further information on ACL, visit www.aclperformance.com.au For further information on Hyundai Racing Association of Victoria, visit www.hyundaiexcelracing.com.au 116
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine October 2021
“motoCHAMPION is stepping in to help our next generation by giving them a leg up and showing the world through riding data that our Aussie talent is world-class.” motoCHAMPION is launched in partnership with Motorcycling Australia, who are committed to developing riders through the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup (OJC) and the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK). The OJC Academy is designed to open a pathway into junior road racing and, through its development academy format, lift our youngest motorcycling talent through national competition and set them on a path to international success. “Developing and facilitating our next generation of riders is a key focus for Motorcycling Australia,” Motorcycling Australia Chief Executive Officer, Peter Doyle, said. “We’re excited to be a part of motoCHAMPION in partnership with motoDNA which provides riders with an additional tool in their tool kit to further develop their riding technique and skills.” The top prize is a sponsored place in the 2022 bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup, worth over $10,000. The top five motoCHAMPION riders will earn an automatic place in the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup selection event where they will have the chance to qualify for the 2022 season. The competition opened on Monday, September 6 and entries will be accepted until Tuesday, November 30 with the winners decided on Friday, December 10. motoCHAMPION is sponsored by Bendix, and will be a key part to the new partnership between motoDNA and Australia’s leading brake manufacturer. “As Australia’s leading brake brand, Bendix are proud to support the motoCHAMPION, and the development of our young Aussie talent. Bendix is now taking its stopping expertise to the two-wheeled category,” Bendix General Manager, George Kyriakopoulos, said. Motorcycle riders will gradually see Bendix brake product become available for their bikes in the Australian market and also see an increased presence of the Bendix brand in the two-wheeled scene. For more from Bendix, visit www.bendix.com.au
