Gino Rea set for 11 wildcard Moto2 races in 2013
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11/03/2013
Fan favourite Gino Rea looks set for a return to the Moto2 class in 2013 with his own team with the guaranteed backing of chassis builders FTR and funds from his own supporters' club.
Fan favourite Gino Rea looks set for a return to the Moto2 class in 2013 with his own team with the guaranteed backing of chassis builders FTR and funds from his own supporters' club.
Championship organisers Dorna and IRTA have given the go-ahead for Gino to wildcard at an unlimited number of races and now the Londoner is seeking the financial support to make his Moto2 quest possible, starting at Jerez in May.
"I'm really excited about this project. I wanted to remain in the Moto2 Championship and running our own team was the only option. My father and I will run the team with bike support from the British FTR manufacturer," said Rea.
"We will have the only British bike on the grid so every effort will go into getting results. Of course, it's going to be difficult to go up against all the big budget teams but I believe we can do it. Our testing schedule will be very limited due to budget but I believe in FTR to build a competitive bike for me.
"Our first race will be at Jerez, the third round of the World Championship following Qatar and Austin. It's a shame we can't do these two but we hope that if we can attract enough sponsors we can fund the rest of the European races at least. I want to thank everyone who has supported me so far, both through GinoReaClub.com and individually. I am overwhelmed by the generosity of my supporters and I would love to repay them by being on the Moto2 grid this year."
The total cost for each round including the wildcard entry fee will be approximately £20,000. Gino is looking for sponsors to fund each race and can offer a range of sponsorship packages including per round coverage on his bike, MotoGP paddock passes, hospitality and meet and greet experiences.
It is hoped that this per race approach will be attractive to potential sponsors who could see their company logo showcased to the world as Gino competes for Moto2 glory.
If you would like to support Gino and have your company name on his bike for a MotoGP World Championship Round, please contact Gino Rea Race Team as soon as possible. If you would like to sponsor an International race this can also be arranged. Contact David Rea on +447710728900 / [email protected] or Bob Moore on +447500334476 / [email protected]
