Iconic Italian helmet manufacturer AGV Helmets will support the Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) YMI Supersport 300 riders to look good and stay safe this season, with the announcement of the AGV Veloce Award and AGV Extreme Standards Award.

The brand-new for 2019 AGV Veloce Award will see each round’s fastest qualifier in the YMI Supersport 300 class receive a state-of-the-art AGV Veloce S helmet, while te top-placed female rider for each round in YMI Supersport 300 will receive the AGV Extreme Standards Award, also receiving a special edition AGV Veloce S helmet.

“We thank AGV for their commitment to the ASBK and for supporting the next generation of Australian road racers” said Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter Doyle. “AGV Helmets are a proud partner of the series and we are excited to introduce these new awards that support our competitors by providing them with high quality head protection.”

AGV K-1 Helmet - Pitlane, Matt Black, Qualify Black Blue

AGV K-1 Helmet – Pitlane, Matt Black, Qualify Black Blue

Don Nicholas, Apparel Division Manager for Link International, Australian distributor of AGV Helmets was proud to announce the new awards and emphasised AGV’s commitment to safety on the racetrack. “Veloce is the Italian word for ‘fast” so it’s a very appropriate helmet for the fastest rider, “il più veloce” in Italian” he said.

“AGV’s passion for riders and rider safety has culminated in the AGV Extreme Standards philosophy, which has helped to revolutionise helmet technology for motorcyclists around the world. We are equally as passionate about protecting Australia’s best young riding talent in the YMI Supersport 300 class, which is why we are pleased to be providing AGV Helmets to the next generation of ASBK stars.”

The inaugural AGV Veloce Award and AGV Extreme Standards Award will be up for grabs at Round 2 of the ASBK, when the field heads to Wakefield Park in Goulburn on 22-24 May.

AGV K-1 Helmet - White, Edge

AGV K-1 Helmet – White, Edge

AGV Helmets’ Extreme Standards philosophy of helmet development continues to drive innovation in rider safety, ergonomics, and comfort. The brand has been worn in competition by some of history’s greatest motorcycle racers, including Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Giacomo Agostini, and Troy Bayliss.

AGV X3000 Helmet - Barry Sheene Limited Edition

AGV X3000 Helmet – Barry Sheene Limited Edition

The Veloce S from AGV has high-performance features typically found in a racing helmet in a street-friendly package. The shell construction is a mix of carbon, aramid and fiberglass, and the new interior is designed to provide a stable, embracing, pressure-free fit. The anti-scratch visor incorporates Pin-lock anti-fog technology and is designed to maximise the racer’s field of vision.

2019 Yamaha Motor Insurance Supersport 300 Championship Calendar:

  • Round 2- Wakefield Park Raceway – Goulburn NSW March 22 – 24
  • Round 3- The Bend Motorsport Park – Tailem Bend, SA April 26 – 28
  • Round 4- Morgan Park Raceway – Warwick, QLD July 5 – 7
  • Round 5- Winton Motor Raceway – Benalla, VIC September 6 – 8
  • Round 6- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC October 4 – 6
  • Round 7- Sydney Motorsport Park – Eastern Creek, NSW November 1 – 3

For more information about the Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship, visit ASBK.com.au, to see the full range of AGV Veloce helmets visit agvhelmets.com.au

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