Nine-Time World Champion Antonio Cairoli to Compete on SCORPION™ MX Tires
ATLANTA, GA – May 25, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Pirelli Tire North America will make its return to the 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship paddock when the 12-round series kicks off on Saturday, May 28 for the Fox Raceway National in Pala, California. Pirelli will have its 18-wheeler race transporter on-site at each event, providing technical support and trackside assistance to all racers competing on SCORPION™ MX tires. The season opener at Fox Raceway will also welcome nine-time FIM World Champion Antonio Cairoli who will compete under the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing tent on a Pirelli-equipped KTM 450 SX-F.
“I’m really excited to be in the US,” said Cairoli. “It has always been a dream to race the Nationals and now we have the chance to do it so I’m really happy and looking forward to it.”
Cairoli and Pirelli have a long history of success together, capturing countless victories and six MXGP Titles together. After retiring from full-time racing at the end of 2021, he has committed to the first two rounds with the possibility of continuing throughout the summer.
“My relationship with Pirelli is really important because it’s an Italian brand and they have always supported me throughout my career,” Cairoli continued. “Being here in the US I could run my own sponsors. They’ve been with me forever, and everybody knows it’s a super tire, so I’m really happy and proud to continue with their support.”
Pirelli remains true to its “we sell what we race, we race what we sell” motto, offering anyone access to purchase the exact tires used by its professional riders and racing teams. This strategy has allowed Pirelli to focus on developing tires for motocross-specific tracks and ensures that the consumer is receiving its latest technology and products.
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