Tomac Races Again!

News Posted: 15 Jan 2007

Bike manufacturers Tomac have announced the creation of the Tomac Factory Racing Team. Based in Switzerland, the team will contest the entire 2008 World Cup DH/4X program and features British Rider Joseph Smith.

"It's a dream coming true" says Team Manager and World Cup rider Claudio Caluori. "It's where I started my career nine years ago, and I am really happy to now be managing the team and riding Tomac for 2008."

The team will feature some of the hottest up and coming talents from around the globe. On the DH side, team riders include Rhys Willemse and Laurie Dinham from Australia, Joseph Smith from the UK and Robin Hagen from Switzerland. All have been hailed as the "fastest juniors" in their respective countries. In 4X, the duo of Mirco and Adrian Weiss promises to round out an already strong package of junior riders.

Joseph Smith competing in 2007. For 2008, he will represent the Tomac Factory Racing Team.

Under the tutuledge of Caluori, who will continue to race the Elite World Cup circuit, the team will be focused on all of the World Cup events and the World Championships. Additionally, the team will hold Junior Development Camps in Switzerland, where young riders will have the chance to ride with the pros and benefit from their riding knowledge and skills.

"It was really an obvious choice to work with Claudio," says Tomac owner Joel Smith. "His experience, knowledge and work ethic will be an incredible benefit for these young riders."

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Website: www.tomac.com