For the second year in a row, Carlin Dunne wins the annual Pikes Peak Division Hill climb riding on a Pirelli shod Lightning Electric superbike. By far the fastest two-wheeler on the course, Dunne outpaced even the quickest of the 1205cc class, clocking in just over 10 minutes – over 20 seconds faster than any other motorcycle on the course – to clinch the Exhibition Powersports Motorcycle Division win and finish ninth overall.
“We equipped this perfectly tuned Lightning electric bike with the latest 2013 World Superbike spec slicks in the SC1 front and SC1 rear compounds,” commented Jeff Johnston, Pirelli North America motorcycle road-racing manager. He added, “What a great ride for Carlin. He sure likes the thin air up at the 14,000 foot summit year after year!”
To learn more about Lightning please visit their web site www.lightningmotorcycle.com
PIRELLI: Founded in 1872, Pirelli is the fifth largest tire manufacturer in the world in terms of sales. Present in over 160 countries, Pirelli has 22 manufacturing sites and employs approximately 36,000 people around the world. Pirelli is a leading producer of premium tires due to its commitment to R&D. Successfully competing in motorsport since 1907, Pirelli is the exclusive supplier of the Superbike world championship, many single marqueechampionships around the world, and above all it is the sole supplier for the Formula 1 championship for the 3-year period 2011-13.
Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA) services NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) member countries through its Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) facility and research and development center at its Rome, Georgia headquarters, its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Silao, Mexico and its New York City, Montreal and Mexico City sales and marketing offices. The company manufactures, distributes and markets original equipment and replacement tires for export and domestic car/motorcycle applications (US, CA, MX) and Agro/Heavy Truck platforms (MX).
From Pirelli Communications and Media Relations – NAFTA Region
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