Moto Rapido Ducati is delighted to announce that Firestar Energy will join the Metzeler National Superstock 1000 team as a new partner for the rest of the 2009 season. Rider Scott Smart’s 1198S will carry the company’s logo and both parties have made commitments for 2010, when the team hopes to be competing with two riders.

Moto Rapido team manager Steve Moore said: “We are delighted to have Firestar on board for the rest of the season. The brand reflects what we are trying to do as a team in the Metzeler National Superstock 1000 series and are looking forward to a strong and fruitful partnership for the rest of this year and into next.

“Securing extra funding for a team is always good news, but what makes this particularly interesting is the fact that like us, Firestar is a new company that shares our drive, ambitions and enthusiasm. Of course these are tough times but there are still plenty of ways to make sure that the British Superbike Championship and its support classes remain at the forefront of promoting exciting new products and technology.”

Commenting on the sponsorship, Firestar CEO Dr Andrew Guise said: “Ducati has a proven track record of producing winning teams and bikes which perform to the highest standard. They have a dynamic and unrivalled image, so a Firestar partnership with Moto Rapido Ducati, with their high performance technology and pedigree, combined with the experience of Scott Smart, made this an easy choice.”

Firestar Energy Booster is the first ever energy product to be produced as a powder that you take without water. Containing 200mg of caffeine, it is one of the strongest products on the market, and with comparatively little sugar its one of the healthiest.

Its Timed Release Technology means the caffeine is released over a four-hour period outperforming most drinks by at least two hours, and the low sugar effectively eliminates the peak and crash sensation often associated with energy drinks. Firestar is packaged in neat, convenient sachets so it’s perfect for motorcyclists to carry in their pocket for when they need that extra energy to stay focused and alert.

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