Rizla Suzuki joins forces with Shock Doctor

From Rizla Suzuki MotoGP

Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has announced a new technical partnership with Shock Doctor, Inc., the global brand leader in specialist sports protective gear.

Shock Doctor will be supplying Chris Vermeulen, Loris Capirossi and the whole Rizla Suzuki crew with its line of technologically-advanced luggage, backpacks and various Power Dry System products. The Power Dry System will keep Vermeulen's and Capirossi‘s racing suits and gloves fresh and dry. This also eliminates the damp environment where bacteria thrive on equipment and racing suits. Shock Doctor will support the team as it travels the globe in the 2009 MotoGP World Championship.

"It is interesting for me to be using the new system from Shock Doctor," Capirossi said. "I first used it in the Malaysian test, where it can be very humid and clothing and helmets get very wet - it was good to be able to get everything dry so I could be comfortable the next time I went out. This is really great to have dry equipment because it feels nice and helps with your riding. I think the partnership with Shock Doctor will be a big help for us!"

Vermeulen and Capirossi will benefit from the superior design of Shock Doctor's X77 Series collection of rolling luggage, duffels and packs, including a new race suit dryer. Both in competition and travel, they'll also utilize Power Dry Ultra Gear and garment bags, as well as the Power Dry Blower with attachments for gloves and boots.

"We're pleased to be working with the exceptional Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racers," said Shock Doctor motorsport director Patrick Lynch. "These athletes compete in the most physically demanding environments, handling 350 pound bikes in very hot climates while outfitted in leather. The Power Dry System capabilities will keep their suits, gloves and helmets dry, killing bacteria so they are always using clean equipment."