Piloti Joins Champion Racing; Audi Sport North America Official Footwear Supplier

Piloti Inc., premier racing and performance driving shoe manufacturer, announces its designation as the official footwear supplier to Champion Racing/Audi Sport North America.

Westlake Village, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2006 -- Piloti Inc., premier racing and performance driving shoe manufacturer, announces its designation as the official footwear supplier to Champion Racing/Audi Sport North America.

Piloti has built its reputation on designing high-performance, biomechanically advanced driving shoes that give professional racing drivers a competitive edge, yet are comfortable enough for the driving enthusiast to wear every day. Authenticity in design, testing, and performance is the cornerstone of Piloti’s success. Champion Racing, one of the most successful race teams in the world, has proven itself to be as authentic as they come.

Founded in 1994, Champion Racing hit its stride with the launch of the Audi R8 LMP-900 program in 2001 and its entrance in the American Le Mans Series. Over the next two years, the new ALMS team brought home 16 top-five finishes.

In 2003, Champion Racing added to their winning record by placing third overall at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, becoming the first American team in nineteen years to earn an overall podium finish in the French classic.

Building on their history making triumph, Champion Racing returned to Le Mans with a vengeance, capturing a podium spot in 2004 and winning the coveted 24 Hours of Le Mans Trophy in 2005, the first time in 37 years for an American team.

For Champion Racing, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2005 was the culmination of an incredible year. In one season, Champion Racing catapulted to the top by winning the three most prestigious sports car races in the world: the 12 Hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Petit Le Mans. In addition, Champion Racing won all three 2005 American Le Mans Series Championship titles – Team, Driver, and Manufacturer.

After the 2005 season, Champion Racing was proud to announce their designation as an official Audi factory works team and began the new year as Team Audi Sport North America.

Forging ahead in 2006, Team Audi Sport North America continues their record of fierce competition in the American Le Mans Series, leading the LM P1 class in Drivers’, Manufacturers’ and Teams’ Championship points after four consecutive LM P1 wins at Sebring, Houston, Mid-Ohio, and Lime Rock.

Don Skuta, Champion Vice President, says “Piloti understands that every piece of crew equipment must add to a team’s performance and competitive edge. From their understanding of what it takes for a driving shoe to be comfortable and durable on the track to their high standard of excellence, Piloti is a great fit with Team Audi Sport North America. We’re proud to have them on board as our Official Footwear Supplier.”

About Champion Racing / Team Audi Sport North America:
Champion Racing / Team Audi Sport North America established itself as one of the top privateer motor racing teams in the world. Founded in 1994, six years after Champion Racing President Dave Maraj started his Champion Audi and Champion Porsche dealerships in Pompano Beach, Florida, the 40-strong team has proven its mettle against some of the best teams and manufacturers in racing. To learn more, visit http://www.championracing.net

About Piloti:
Piloti is the leader in automotive footwear technology with its patented spherical Roll Control™ heel construction, reinforced sides, and unique bio-mechanical technology that gives the driver precise pedal feel and enhanced car control. Piloti designs motorsports athletic footwear, apparel and accessories that are distributed to specialty footwear retailers worldwide. To learn more, visit http://www.piloti.com

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