2005 Resume - King Racing

2005 Season Resume
European Record Holders
2001 European Champions
2001 British Champions
11 Cockhall Close, Litlington, Herts SG8 0RB, England
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1763 853985
Fax:
+44 (0) 1763 852707
E mail: sponsorship@kingracing.com
Website: www.kingracing.com
What are Top Fuel Motorcycles ?
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King Racing campaigns a motorcycle in the Premier Class of motorcycle
dragracing – Top Fuel Motorcycle.
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The performance of these machines is astounding :-
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~ 1000 Horsepower (approximately 25% more than a Formula One Car)
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0 – 60 mph in 0.7 seconds
0 – 100 mph in 1.1 seconds
0 – 230 mph in under 6.5 seconds
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They are the fastest accelerating machines on two wheels on the planet
and will out accelerate all vehicles from a standing start (except for Top
Fuel Cars) including Formula One Cars and even Thrust SSC and F14 Jet
Fighters.
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These machines cost in excess of £60,000 to build.
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They have four cylinder purpose built engines, are supercharged, fuel
injected, and consume over 15 gallons of the explosive fuel Nitromethane
every mile.
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They run sophisticated clutches with multiple stages of pressure controlled
by electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
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They have a gearbox with two ratios. Gear changes are made by pushing
a handlebar mounted button
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These huge motorcycles are an astounding spectacle, even standing still
they look fast.
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It takes a special breed of person to ride them – there is absolutely
nothing in the world of motorcycles to compare with them.
Why choose King Racing ?
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We campaign a Top Fuel Motorcycle – the Premier class in motorcycle Dragracing
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We are the only team to be European and British Champions in the same
Year, and are current European Record Holders
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Whether fans of motorcycles or not, our machine always impresses and creates a
stir wherever exhibited
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It’s performance figures are astounding – 1000 horsepower, 0-60 mph in 0.7
secs, 0-100 mph in 1.1 secs, 0-210+ mph in under 6.5 secs
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We are in the top five in our class in the world
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Our team is comprised entirely of media conscious articulate professional people
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Our machine is the most photographed in European Dragbike racing
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In 2004, we were colour featured in no less than 8 mainstream motorcycle
publications (combined circulation around 650,000) and are booked to be the
subject of more in 2005 - combined circulation of over 100,000.
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We are regularly headline featured on the two biggest websites in the world
devoted to Dragbike racing, along with the biggest in Europe
(Eurodragster.com). These sites, Dragbike.com and Stripbike.com have an
average monthly true (actual individual readers) of nearly 500,000.
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Our rider is a Signature Profile interviewee on Stripbike.com along with other
professional riders (including NHRA Prostock riders)
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We compete across the UK, Europe, and the US and King Racing are well known
in our field on a global basis
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Our machine is available for promotions, exhibitions and corporate events
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We are regularly featured in calendars, one being the biggest selling
motorcycle calendar in the world
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We operate our own website, promoting the services and products offered by our
associate partners with a true front page visit rate of over 8000 per month.
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We can guarantee your company television exposure during coverage
of Dragracing on channels across the globe (see attached 2004 TV
schedules).
We make no apology for the frequent use of superlatives. We can stand behind all
our claims. We simply offer the best value opportunity in our discipline for mutual
advantage.
What is `Drag Racing’ ?
Drag racing began in the USA in the late 1920’s when young people would
race each other away from the traffic lights down the main `drag’ (highway)
of small American towns. As Police clamped down on this illegal activity, car
clubs formed and these people in their `souped up’ vehicles (`Hot Rods’)
moved from the highways to disused airfields and dry lake beds. Then in
1951 the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) was formed which established
a set of safety rules. Permanent drag racing facilities (`drag strips’) were then
set up over the whole of the USA.
A drag race is held between two cars or motorcycles from a controlled set of
lights over a measured quarter mile straight track with the first to the finish
line declared the winner. In order to beat the competition, the machines
became increasingly more powerful in order to accelerate faster than their
opponents. These machines evolved from standard road legal cars and
motorcycles into the specially designed high technology machines at the
cutting edge of the sport today.
In order to encourage new people into the sport, various classes have been
established for road legal cars and motorcycles through to the premier
classes, Top Fuel Car and Motorcycle.
It is hard to describe the awesome spectacle of a Top Fuel machine in
competition. The sight and sounds of these machines as they reach speeds of
over 230 mph (320 for the cars) in around five seconds has to be seen to be
believed. Engines are pushed to the brink of destruction as the vehicles fight
for grip as they try to apply their awesome power to the ground.
With only one tyre through which the motorcycles grip the ground, the task of
controlling the awesome power is immense. The machines pull over 3g of
acceleration (more than an astronaut experiences at take off) from the
startline and lift the front wheel off the ground. Struts with small wheels at
the back are employed (wheelie bars) to prevent the machines flipping over.
The only way to steer the bike with it’s front wheel off the ground is for the
rider to hang his body off the side to alter the balance. The skill and bravery
of the motorcycle riders is paramount in attaining competence in this, the
most powerful sport on earth.
Association Options
We are able to accommodate many types of association with King Racing from a
very basic supply of parts or products through to a full financial support programme
for a season. We can tailor a proposal to your requirements, but suggest the
following types of package as a basis for discussion.
Additional to the benefits outlined, and subject to the association package, the bike
and team would be at the disposal of the sponsor for public demonstrations, shows
and corporate events. The sponsor's association would feature heavily in any media
where King Racing were in the spotlight, and our website would carry details on the
sponsor and their products / services. Where applicable, links to the sponsors own
website would be promoted.
We believe that Association or High Profile Association would be the most mutually
beneficial package for you and King Racing.
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Parts Backup - Company decal on the motorcycle
Assistance with the purchase of parts to enhance the race effort.
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Association Profile - The motorcycle would be named after the sponsor (e.g.
the `Your Name Top Fuel Motorcycle’) and would carry large Company logos
or graphics. The Race Transporter would also carry Company logos or graphics.
Two VIP tickets with full hospitality would be supplied for each meeting raced at
for the use of the sponsor, others by agreement.
From £ 5000
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High Profile Association - The motorcycle would be named after the sponsor.
The paintwork could be redesigned taking into account the corporate image and
colours associated with the sponsor. The riders leathers will also be in the design
and colours of the sponsors corporate image. The Race Transporter could also be
resprayed taking the corporate image and colours as the basis. Up to ten tickets
would be supplied for the use of the sponsor at race meetings. New fliers would
be produced promoting the sponsor and King Racing's association.
From £ 15,000
As aforementioned, these packages and their associated costs are for guidance only.
It is likely that you will wish to discuss a package tailor made to your budget.
For around £150, we can commission a motorsports artist for a prospective design
using your colours and logos superimposed on a facsimile of our motorcycle.
Due to the fact we feature so heavily in the media, we can guarantee substantial
exposure for your company on TV throughout the world, ensuring maximum
value for your investment. We are available to discuss any aspects of potential
sponsorship at your convenience. We can supply supplementary support of our
claims e.g. copies of magazine articles, press clippings, calendars etc should they be
required.