Öhlins sponsors the 2020 Suzuki Motors RM Army Ride-85cc Elite Amateur Riders program
February 13th 2020
February 13, 2020
For Immediate Release
Suzuki Motor of America, Incorporated and Öhlins USA, Incorporated are very excited to announce that Öhlins has been selected as a sponsor for the 2020 Suzuki Motors RM Army Ride-85cc Elite Amateur Riders program.
Bob Schuetz, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Öhlins, states, “We are very excited to partner up with Suzuki and give these elite young riders an opportunity to experience our Advanced Suspension Technology.
Chris Wheeler, MX Support Manager for Suzuki USA, believes partnering with Öhlins will give our young 85cc riders the unique opportunity to interact with a top tier suspension company whose roots are embedded in racing.
About RM Army
The RM Army was developed to create a sense of community for Suzuki racers. Connecting riders from around the country and projecting a larger Suzuki racing front is the goal. From the young riders of the 85cc program to our Pro Racers and anywhere in between, if you race Suzuki you are part of the RM Army.
About Öhlins USATM
Öhlins USA, a subsidiary of Öhlins Racing AB, is an advanced technology company, which develops, manufactures, services and distributes Öhlins premium suspension systems to the automotive, motorcycle and bicycle markets. With a strong background in global racing from NASCAR, MotoGP, Formula 1, FIA World Endurance, World Rallycross, and World Superbike, it continues to lead the market for premium performance suspensions worldwide. It is now part of the DRiV™ Advance Technologies Group of Tenneco.
About DRiVTM - the future Aftermarket and Ride Performance Company
Following Tenneco Inc.’s (NYSE: TEN) expected separation to form two new, independent companies, an Aftermarket and Ride Performance company (DRiV™) as well as a new Powertrain Technology company, DRiV will be one of the largest global multi-line, multi-brand aftermarket companies, and one of the largest global OE ride performance and braking companies. DRiV’s principal product brands will feature Monroe®, Öhlins®, Walker®, Clevite® Elastomers, MOOG®, Fel-Pro®, Wagner®, Ferodo®, Champion® and others. DRiV would have 2018 pro-forma revenues of $6.4 billion, with 54% of those revenues from aftermarket and 46% from original equipment customers.
Safe Harbor
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For additional information contact
Petr Novacek
MX Technical Sales and Support
Öhlins USA
703 South Grove Street, Suite C
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: 800-336-9029
E-mail: petr.novacek@ohlinsusa.com, Web: www.ohlinsusa.com,
