BRIDGESTONE CHALLENGE 2016, the winners were awarded at EICMA

BRIDGESTONE CHALLENGE 2016 – Bridgestone presented the entire range of its tires and the 2017 innovations to the public at EICMA 2016. Much attention was paid to the Battlax range which equipped the motorbikes of the riders competing in the Bridgestone Champions Challenge.

The Bridgestone Champions Challenge was among the most visited Saturday events throughout EICMA. The official Challenge awards ceremony took place during the Milanese event. The overall winners of the 1000 and 600 classes, Toffanin and Cipiciani, raised the trophy to the sky, which repays them for an exemplary season and for the ability to have always been fast, constant and having demonstrated that they deserve the title of champions. A big round of applause was also given to Michael Canducci who this year from the Bridgestone 600 class was able to express his talent and skills also with his presence in the Supersport World Championship which will see him at the start again in 2017 with Team Puccetti. The drivers of the Silver, Platinum, Gold and Pro categories were also awarded on the podium.

"We are satisfied with the EICMA experience which is the conclusion of a fantastic year.” said Luca Raggi of Idealgomme Racing, guest of the Bridgestone stand. “A season that saw us as protagonists with the Bridgestone Champions Challenge which grew and gave us a lot of satisfaction. Our drivers and teams are the true strength and energy of this championship, I would like to mention them all for the commitment and professionalism they put into the trophy and for the great results that also this season they have us allowed to reach, both in terms of performance and the number of participants at each appointment. "

Bridgestone Champions Challenge and Idealgomme Racing will be present from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November at the Pescara Palasport at the Racing Show, for a great sport and solidarity event promoted by Paolo Beltramo. A showcase on the world of racing, cars and motorbikes with the presentation of many new two- and four-wheeled vehicles and the opportunity for all visitors to get to know all the aspects of a team involved in racing with the reconstruction of paddock and garage areas.