Stufko joins Leon Ducati team

From Michael Leon

MONTREAL, QC -- Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance and road racer Michael Leon will continue their partnership for the 2011 racing season.

The team will add Tony Stufko to the lineup, as a development rider, in an effort to further expand its exposure in the Amateur classes. Current plans are to compete in the RACE SuperSeries at Shannonville Motorsport Park.

Leon will ride the same 2009 Ducati 1198S that he used to win 10 races last season and the Heavyweight Sportsman and Liquid Cooled Thunder Championships. Stufko will compete on his 2008 Ducati 848, which has an increased engine capacity of 1040cc. 

Leon began his relationship with Royal Distributing four years ago while racing for the KTM factory Canadian Thunder squad. This will be the third season that he competes under the Royal Distributing / MBP banner.

“I’m so happy to be able to represent both Royal Distributing and MPB for another season," he said. "We all share a true passion for motorcycles and racing. With many teams and riders struggling to find the support to get to the track, it’s exciting to be planning another season together. I can’t wait to get back out there.”

Stufko proved himself last season with multiple trips to the podium. This year his main will focus will be on the Amateur Superbike class.

"I'd like to thank Royal Distributing and MBP for this opportunity," he said. "It's not very often that an Amateur gets to be part of such an accomplished team. I hope to continue my success from 2010 and bring home some podiums for the team.”

Guy Martin and Janet Brickwood of MBP are busy planning the rebuild of their 1198S. On the agenda is a fresh superbike spec motor, a brand new frame, a new swingarm and a new rear Elka shock.

Close friend, Carlos Carrascosa will also continue to spin wrenches for the team at the track this summer.

Last year, Royal Distributing enjoyed yet another great season, opening a brand new retail location in Whitby, ON. With three other retail locations in Guelph, Innisfil and Barrie along with its well known catalogue, it continues to thrive and deliver great products at great prices.

The Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike Team is supported by Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Elka Suspension, Accelerated Technologies, Double Dog Moto, Nexo Sports, Rev-Amp Electrical Equipment, KS on the Keys, EBC Brakes, Woodcraft CFM, Camo Customs, Armour Bodies, Eurocorsa, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreeens, CVR Motors, A Acceptable Storage, J Precision, George Seeger, Dave Cody and Quebec Coating.