Monday, December 13, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
WIN A DAY WITH LEON HASLAM AND THE BLADES!
For anyone wanting to experience the adrenaline rush of airborne speed, a new text competition could be right up your street.
The RAF Association is offering the chance to win a day with World Superbike rider Leon Haslam, following the launch of a competition at the NEC’s Motorcycle Live Show, held recently.
Not only will the lucky winner get the chance to spend the day with Leon but they will share with him the experience of an aerobatic flight with the UK’s premier civilian aerobatic team – The Blades.
Throughout 2010, The Blades performed their jaw-dropping displays at airshows across the UK, proudly displaying the RAF Association and Wings Appeal livery.
The Blades are made up of former Red Arrows pilots and have flown over 300 displays in front of more than 18 million people over the last three years.
As well as the flight, the winner will have an opportunity to fly a helicopter and take a front row seat as The Blades perform a private air display for their guests – the perfect way to end a perfect day!
Anyone who wants to be in with a chance to win can now enter the competition by texting the word WINGS to 70007. This will give one entry into the draw for a flight in a Blades aerobatic aircraft.
Your support will cost £2 per text, plus your standard network message charge, with at least £1.54 from each donation going to the RAF Association, depending on your network operator.
Term and conditions apply.
The text entries must be received by midnight on December 31st to be admissible and entrants will receive a text message reply as proof of entry.
For full details of terms and conditions, visit www.rafa.org.uk and follow the link to The Blades.
Terms & Conditions… Players must be resident in the UK. Minimum ages for entries is 16 years or over. The prize can be taken up by any persons older than 12 years old subject to terms and conditions. Licensed by the Gambling Commission under the 2005 Gambling Act. Contact: Neil Everall, 0116 268 8756.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Vettel World Champion, Arai 1-2-3 on last podium of 2010
ARAI 1-2-3 ON LAST PODIUM OF 2010, VETTEL WORLD CHAMPION!
Congratulations to Sebastian, Lewis and Jenson on a fantastic result!
After a tense 55 laps of the final Formula One race of the year at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel emerged on top winning both the race itself and taking the championship lead. At 23 he is the youngest world champion ever.
Second and third on the podium were McLaren-Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, while Vettel’s main championship rivals, Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso and RBR’s Mark Webber finished 7th and 8th respectively; both having been mired in high-speed traffic after ill-timed pit stops.
Arai’s clean sweep of the Abu Dhabi podium is noteworthy but perhaps not a surprise; Jenson Button recently switched to Arai and, like Vettel and Hamilton wears Arai’s GP-6 RC, the iconic Japanese brand’s top-spec car racing helmet. Featuring an extremely stiff and light carbon fibre outer shell, reinforced with Arai’s Peripherally Belted construction and Hyper Ridge strengthening, the GP-6 RC is fully ventilated and its 3mm thick two-dimensional visor is factory-prepared for the use of tear-offs. Emergency release tab cheek pads are matched to a fire resistant lining and Kevlar chinstrap and, the GP-6 RC is F.I.A. approved for use with the HANS® system (and factory-drilled for HANS® use).
Obviously, this technology does not come cheap, and the Arai GP-6 RC has a retail price of £3,171(inc. VAT) but, unlike a lot of racing technology, Arai has made its top flight products available to the general public, and there really is no difference in the Arai helmets that Vettel, Hamilton, Button – and many others – wear to the Arai that can be bought off the shelf.
Arai will have a select display of very special motorsport helmets – including some of their top driver’s helmets - on show at this year’s Carole Nash Motorcycle Live event which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from the 27th November to 5th December.
For more information on the Arai GP-6 RC or the rest of the Arai range call 2724UK on 01782 569800, or visit www.whyarai.co.uk
Carole Nash Motorcycle Live runs from 27th November – 5th December 2010. Tickets are £15 in advance for adults, £10 for Seniors, £5 for children aged 11-16 – kids under 10 go free. Go to www.motorcyclelive.co.uk for details.
Congratulations to Sebastian, Lewis and Jenson on a fantastic result!
After a tense 55 laps of the final Formula One race of the year at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel emerged on top winning both the race itself and taking the championship lead. At 23 he is the youngest world champion ever.
Second and third on the podium were McLaren-Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, while Vettel’s main championship rivals, Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso and RBR’s Mark Webber finished 7th and 8th respectively; both having been mired in high-speed traffic after ill-timed pit stops.
Arai’s clean sweep of the Abu Dhabi podium is noteworthy but perhaps not a surprise; Jenson Button recently switched to Arai and, like Vettel and Hamilton wears Arai’s GP-6 RC, the iconic Japanese brand’s top-spec car racing helmet. Featuring an extremely stiff and light carbon fibre outer shell, reinforced with Arai’s Peripherally Belted construction and Hyper Ridge strengthening, the GP-6 RC is fully ventilated and its 3mm thick two-dimensional visor is factory-prepared for the use of tear-offs. Emergency release tab cheek pads are matched to a fire resistant lining and Kevlar chinstrap and, the GP-6 RC is F.I.A. approved for use with the HANS® system (and factory-drilled for HANS® use).
Obviously, this technology does not come cheap, and the Arai GP-6 RC has a retail price of £3,171(inc. VAT) but, unlike a lot of racing technology, Arai has made its top flight products available to the general public, and there really is no difference in the Arai helmets that Vettel, Hamilton, Button – and many others – wear to the Arai that can be bought off the shelf.
Arai will have a select display of very special motorsport helmets – including some of their top driver’s helmets - on show at this year’s Carole Nash Motorcycle Live event which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from the 27th November to 5th December.
For more information on the Arai GP-6 RC or the rest of the Arai range call 2724UK on 01782 569800, or visit www.whyarai.co.uk
Carole Nash Motorcycle Live runs from 27th November – 5th December 2010. Tickets are £15 in advance for adults, £10 for Seniors, £5 for children aged 11-16 – kids under 10 go free. Go to www.motorcyclelive.co.uk for details.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
MOTOGP ROUND 18, VALENCIA, SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER-Arai Race Report
As the curtain falls on the 2010 season, Arai’s riders are already looking to 2011
DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDA
Race Position: 7th Championship Position: 2nd
“THIS WAS ONE OF THE HARDEST RACES OF MY LIFE!”
A brilliant performance from Dani Pedrosa saw him light up the early part of the race and for the first eight laps it looked like the 25-year-old Spaniard was capable of pulling off a stunning victory. An exceptional first lap saw him climb from eighth on the grid to fourth after the first corner, before launching an audacious attack into turn two and claiming two more places. This was Pedrosa at his totally-committed best and he proceeded to hunt down Casey Stoner in front, setting the fastest lap of the race on the way. By the end of lap seven the gap to Stoner was down to 0.062s, but almost inevitably fatigue began to set in for Pedrosa, who is still riding well below 100 per cent fitness after his recent collarbone injury and subsequent surgery. Unable to maintain his early pace he gradually slipped to seventh place at the chequered flag, which was good enough to comfortably secure second place in the World Championship ahead of Valentino Rossi, who took the final podium position. Jorge Lorenzo won after a two-thirds distance pass on Casey Stoner, who finished second.
“This was the one of the hardest races of my life and also one of the ones I can feel most proud of. Honestly I was not sure at all before the start that I could do 30 laps today, but I managed to do it and I’m very happy now, and also exhausted. I made a good start and to stay with Stoner in the early laps was amazing for me. I fought as hard as possible to maintain the pace for as long as I could and it was during this period that I set the fastest lap of the race. But of course my strength was ebbing away little by little and I was caught by the group behind me. From then on I just concentrated on staying on the bike and finishing the race; I was counting down the laps. To finish second in the championship was not our goal at the beginning of the season of course, but only we know how hard it has been to keep second place after the crash in Japan. We will take our time to recover after this race and we can also have a useful test on Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for next year.”
NICKY HAYDEN, MARLBORO DUCATI
Race Position: DNF Championship Position: 7th
“I AM BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE RESULT…”
Nicky Hayden got a great start from the second row of the grid and the American was third into the first turn, passing Dani Pedrosa for second to give chase to his team-mate Stoner at the front. However, on the third lap he lost the front of his GP10 as he entered the super-fast turn one and his race ended early with a high-speed crash.
DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDA
Race Position: 7th Championship Position: 2nd
“THIS WAS ONE OF THE HARDEST RACES OF MY LIFE!”
A brilliant performance from Dani Pedrosa saw him light up the early part of the race and for the first eight laps it looked like the 25-year-old Spaniard was capable of pulling off a stunning victory. An exceptional first lap saw him climb from eighth on the grid to fourth after the first corner, before launching an audacious attack into turn two and claiming two more places. This was Pedrosa at his totally-committed best and he proceeded to hunt down Casey Stoner in front, setting the fastest lap of the race on the way. By the end of lap seven the gap to Stoner was down to 0.062s, but almost inevitably fatigue began to set in for Pedrosa, who is still riding well below 100 per cent fitness after his recent collarbone injury and subsequent surgery. Unable to maintain his early pace he gradually slipped to seventh place at the chequered flag, which was good enough to comfortably secure second place in the World Championship ahead of Valentino Rossi, who took the final podium position. Jorge Lorenzo won after a two-thirds distance pass on Casey Stoner, who finished second.
“This was the one of the hardest races of my life and also one of the ones I can feel most proud of. Honestly I was not sure at all before the start that I could do 30 laps today, but I managed to do it and I’m very happy now, and also exhausted. I made a good start and to stay with Stoner in the early laps was amazing for me. I fought as hard as possible to maintain the pace for as long as I could and it was during this period that I set the fastest lap of the race. But of course my strength was ebbing away little by little and I was caught by the group behind me. From then on I just concentrated on staying on the bike and finishing the race; I was counting down the laps. To finish second in the championship was not our goal at the beginning of the season of course, but only we know how hard it has been to keep second place after the crash in Japan. We will take our time to recover after this race and we can also have a useful test on Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for next year.”
NICKY HAYDEN, MARLBORO DUCATI
Race Position: DNF Championship Position: 7th
“I AM BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE RESULT…”
Nicky Hayden got a great start from the second row of the grid and the American was third into the first turn, passing Dani Pedrosa for second to give chase to his team-mate Stoner at the front. However, on the third lap he lost the front of his GP10 as he entered the super-fast turn one and his race ended early with a high-speed crash.
“I am bitterly disappointed with the result. After the warm-up this morning when I set the fastest time I really felt confident we could get a good result and I pushed hard from the start. The bike felt good and I was able to make up a few positions into the first turn, then pass Dani for second place. To crash just a couple of laps later is frustrating because I had the pace to be fighting for the podium out there. It is definitely not the way I wanted to end the season and my guys deserved more after another great job. We had our problems with the bike on Friday but we pulled something out of the bag and I had a competitive bike here. Overall over the past few races we have ended the season quite strongly and I am looking forward to taking that into winter testing and hopefully coming out with an even more competitive package next year.”
COLIN EDWARDS, MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3
Race Position: 12th Championship Position: 11th
“IT JUST DIDN’T FEEL LIKE I HAD ANY GRIP”
It was a frustrating finale for Colin Edwards as he was unable to capitalise on an excellent practice and qualifying performance. Cooler and cloudier conditions saw him opt to race with the softer Bridgestone rear tyre; but the 36-year-old was hindered by a lack of acceleration grip and he slipped down to 12th by the chequered flag.
“I wanted to finish the season on a high to reward my crew for all their hard work, but that was way below what I was expecting and to say I’m disappointed and frustrated is an understatement. Right from the start it just didn’t feel like I had any grip when I accelerated. We’d set the bike up on the hard tyre for most of the weekend but we went for the soft option because the temperature was a little bit lower. But coming out of the corner I didn’t have the grip to stay with anybody and it is a big pity because the changes we’d made to the bike for the hard tyre this weekend had helped me feel much more confident and comfortable. Congratulations to Ben though on getting sixth overall. He’s been awesome and he’s only going to get stronger.”
HIROSHI AOYAMA, INTERWETTEN HONDA
Race Position: 14th Championship Position: 15th
“I HAD SOME GOOD EXPERIENCES THIS YEAR”
The last race of the season 2010 was not easy for Hiroshi Aoyama and his Interwetten Honda MotoGP Team. Aoyama had quite a good start but couldn’t match the speed of the other riders; in the middle of the race he improved his pace and shared the same lap times with all the other Honda riders, but was not able to maintain the momentum until the end of the race, and finished in 14th position.
“I want to thank my team and sponsors and all the people, who helped me this year. It was a tough year and not easy. Also the last race was tough and difficult; at the end I could finish the race, but I am not satisfied with the way I did it. I almost always finished the races in the points and I had some good experience this year, in my first year in the MotoGP class and I want to thank all the staff who have been involved in it.”
In Moto2 Czech rider Karel Abraham forced his Cardion AB Motoracing FTR machine to the front of what was a hectic and nailbiting race, from lights out to the flag. This is his first – and for the foreseeable future, last – win in the Moto2 class as he is moving up to MotoGP in 2011, riding a satellite team Ducati.
For more news and information on Arai please visit www.whyarai.co.uk
Friday, November 5, 2010
ARAI GETS READY FOR MOTORCYCLE LIVE
With a stunning line up for 2011 and three brand new helmets!
UK Arai importer 2724UK will be unveiling three brand new helmets – the Chaser-V, X-tend and
X-tend RAM – at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live Event at the NEC Birmingham, which runs from 27th November – 5th December. The rest of the UK Arai range will also be on display, including the recently launched carbon fibre Arai RX-7 RC and the entry level Arai Axces.
ARAI CHASER-V
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The Chaser-V is an evolution of one of Arai’s most popular and universally praised helmets, the Chaser, which stays in the range. Updated in almost every way, the Chaser-V – constructed with a SFL (Super Fibre Laminate) shell – uses a wider aperture and SAI visor giving improved vision, while interior comfort is increased by the modified ventilation system; the large rear vent now creates a 50% higher vacuum, and in combination with the larger side vents greatly improve air circulation. A host of detail changes – including deleting some interior parts and repositioning attachment buttons – greatly add to the Chaser-V’s comfort and wearability. Even the shape of the interior itself has been fine-tuned to prevent pressure points while offering the necessary snug fit.
The Arai Chaser-V is available in sizes XS to XL with an RRP of £349.99 in plain colours. Also available are a variety of design options, starting with an RRP of £409.99.
ARAI X-TEND
The Arai SZ range has created its very own class, and firmly defined what a premium open-face should be. Joining the SZ line up in 2011 is the X-tend; featuring a brand new outer shell with sides that extend 3cm for extra protection, and the addition of a ‘bumper’ reinforcement at the bottom, the X-tend’s shell is stiffer, stronger and safer without – crucially – losing any of the sense of freedom that the Arai SZ wearer has become used to, and is very fond of. The cheekpads are fitted with their own EPS liner for protection against side impacts, and their unique shape allows them to follow the contours of the cheekbone perfectly, aiding comfort and a secure fit. New visor holders are more recessed into the outer shell for better aerodynamics while the shielded rear exhaust vents reduce wind noise. A more rounded visor completes the integrated look.
The Arai X-tend is available in sizes XS to XL with an RRP of £319.99 for plain colours.
ARAI X-TEND RAM
Using experience and technology gained from the race-specification RX-7 GP, the X-tend RAM has all the features of the X-Tend but adds a ‘diffuser’ ventilation system and integrated Air Wing to its outer shell, making it without doubt the ultimate open face helmet.
The Arai X-tend RAM is available in sizes XS to XL with an RRP of £379.99 for plain colours.
The Arai Difference
Without exception all Arai helmets offer a peerless fit; the Japanese brand’s reputation for quality, comfort and safety has recently been further reinforced as, for the 12th consecutive year, Arai came out top of the JD Power and Associates Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study. Also, Arai placed three of its helmets in the overall top ten – including the number one spot – of RiDE Magazine’s 2009 RiDER Power Survey, an exhaustive poll taken from 5000 readers, reported in the November 2009 issue.
For more information on the Arai range call 2427UK on 01782 569800, or visit www.whyarai.co.uk
Carole Nash Motorcycle Live runs from 27th November – 5th December 2010. Tickets are £15 in advance for adults, £10 for Seniors, £5 for children aged 11-16 – kids under 10 go free. Go to www.motorcyclelive.co.uk for details.
UK Arai importer 2724UK will be unveiling three brand new helmets – the Chaser-V, X-tend and
X-tend RAM – at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live Event at the NEC Birmingham, which runs from 27th November – 5th December. The rest of the UK Arai range will also be on display, including the recently launched carbon fibre Arai RX-7 RC and the entry level Arai Axces.
ARAI CHASER-V
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The Chaser-V is an evolution of one of Arai’s most popular and universally praised helmets, the Chaser, which stays in the range. Updated in almost every way, the Chaser-V – constructed with a SFL (Super Fibre Laminate) shell – uses a wider aperture and SAI visor giving improved vision, while interior comfort is increased by the modified ventilation system; the large rear vent now creates a 50% higher vacuum, and in combination with the larger side vents greatly improve air circulation. A host of detail changes – including deleting some interior parts and repositioning attachment buttons – greatly add to the Chaser-V’s comfort and wearability. Even the shape of the interior itself has been fine-tuned to prevent pressure points while offering the necessary snug fit.
The Arai Chaser-V is available in sizes XS to XL with an RRP of £349.99 in plain colours. Also available are a variety of design options, starting with an RRP of £409.99.
ARAI X-TEND
The Arai SZ range has created its very own class, and firmly defined what a premium open-face should be. Joining the SZ line up in 2011 is the X-tend; featuring a brand new outer shell with sides that extend 3cm for extra protection, and the addition of a ‘bumper’ reinforcement at the bottom, the X-tend’s shell is stiffer, stronger and safer without – crucially – losing any of the sense of freedom that the Arai SZ wearer has become used to, and is very fond of. The cheekpads are fitted with their own EPS liner for protection against side impacts, and their unique shape allows them to follow the contours of the cheekbone perfectly, aiding comfort and a secure fit. New visor holders are more recessed into the outer shell for better aerodynamics while the shielded rear exhaust vents reduce wind noise. A more rounded visor completes the integrated look.
The Arai X-tend is available in sizes XS to XL with an RRP of £319.99 for plain colours.
ARAI X-TEND RAM
Using experience and technology gained from the race-specification RX-7 GP, the X-tend RAM has all the features of the X-Tend but adds a ‘diffuser’ ventilation system and integrated Air Wing to its outer shell, making it without doubt the ultimate open face helmet.
The Arai X-tend RAM is available in sizes XS to XL with an RRP of £379.99 for plain colours.
The Arai Difference
Without exception all Arai helmets offer a peerless fit; the Japanese brand’s reputation for quality, comfort and safety has recently been further reinforced as, for the 12th consecutive year, Arai came out top of the JD Power and Associates Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study. Also, Arai placed three of its helmets in the overall top ten – including the number one spot – of RiDE Magazine’s 2009 RiDER Power Survey, an exhaustive poll taken from 5000 readers, reported in the November 2009 issue.
For more information on the Arai range call 2427UK on 01782 569800, or visit www.whyarai.co.uk
Carole Nash Motorcycle Live runs from 27th November – 5th December 2010. Tickets are £15 in advance for adults, £10 for Seniors, £5 for children aged 11-16 – kids under 10 go free. Go to www.motorcyclelive.co.uk for details.
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