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MTRSPT1 now available on MotoAmerica YouTube channel

MotoAmerica is partnering with MTRSPT1 , the 24 / 7 live-streaming network that delivers motorsports entertainment , including the MotoAmerica Championship , to bring its 24−hour live stream to MotoAmerica ’ s You- Tube channel during the off-season .
MTRSPT1 ’ s live stream includes motorsports entertainment from the world of racing on both two- and four-wheels , including i-Racing , and modalities on the water and in the air . MTRSPT1 also airs garage shows and build shows regularly .
“ Adding MTRSPT1 to our YouTube channel is the perfect complement to our MotoAmerica racing content , ‘ Pressure to Rise ,’ and other programming we have on the channel ,” says Chuck Aksland , COO of
MotoAmerica . “ MTRSPT1 offers around-theclock access to all forms of racing , making it a valuable addition for racing enthusiasts .”
MTRSPT1 is a true destination for motorsports enthusiasts , reaching over 9.2 million U . S . households with over-the-air broadcasts and 300 million TVs , devices and apps in more than 200 countries via FAST ( Free Add Supported TV ). The network broadcasts 300−plus live races annually and nearly 3,000 hours of motorsports content featuring over 60 different racing series . MTRSPT1 is accessible on platforms such as LG Channels , Hisense / VIDAA Channels , TCL Live +, Telus and others , as well as Over-The-Air local broadcast station distribution in 63 U . S . markets . “ We ’ re excited to partner with MotoAmerica and bring their passionate fanbase even more racing action during the off-season ,” says John Duff , COO of MTRSPT1 .
“ This collaboration allows us to expand the reach of MTRSPT1 ’ s diverse motorsports coverage and introduce new audiences to the excitement of live racing from around the globe . We believe this is a winning combination that will benefit both organizations and motorsports enthusiasts alike .”
MTRSPT1 ’ s full schedule of programming can be found on the MTRSPT1 website .

Dunlop announces new tire distributor

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has tapped SRX Racing Tires as its new Eastern Road Race and Flat Track tire distributor , effective November 25 , 2024 .
SRX will be the official Dunlop road race tire distributor doing business east of the Mississippi and supplying Sportmax slick and
rain tires to club racers and track-day enthusiasts . SRX will also supply Dunlop ’ s popular DT4 flat-track tires to amateur flat-track racers and riders .
“ We are very excited to have SRX Racing Tires accept our offer to become our new Eastern Road Race and Flat Track tire distributor ,” says Chad Geer , director of Product , Marketing , and Motorsports for Dunlop Motorcycle Tires . “ Sam and Rhonda are great people who have been with Dunlop at various levels and capacities over the years , so we are confident they have the knowledge , work ethic and commitment to building strong relationships
with racers , race organizations and track-day enthusiasts to promote the Dunlop brand and its superiority .”
Sam Hannon , owner of SRX Racing Tires , has been in the motorcycle industry for over 30 years . “ I started with Dunlop when I was racing , sold Dunlop tires while I was one of their track-side vendors , and over the last few years , I have been running the Dunlop tire service at MotoAmerica events . To now take on the role as Dunlop ’ s Eastern Race Tire Distributor , I am honored to have this opportunity and very proud and comfortable to promote a product and company I believe in .”
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has named SRX Racing Tires as its new eastern road race and flat track tire distributor . Photo courtesy of Dunlop Motorcycle Tires