CRAIG TREBLE RETURNS TO DSR TO RIDE VALVOLINE MOTORCYCLE OILS SUZUKI IN
GAINESVILLE
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 9, 2010) - Craig Treble returns to Don Schumacher
Racing to ride the Valvoline Motorcycle Oils Suzuki in this weekend's
NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series' Pro Stock Motorcycle season-opener
at the 41st annual NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.
Treble last rode a DSR motorcycle in a limited season in 2008, winning
once in one final round and reaching the semifinals two times.
Career-wise, he has won 14 national events in 29 final rounds, including
two victories in three final rounds in 2009, running his own team.
Longtime DSR Pro Stock Motorcycle crew chief Steve Tartaglia will tune
the Valvoline Motorcycle Oils Suzuki.
"I'm thrilled to be back with Schumacher and with Steve Tartaglia," said
Treble, who will relocate from New Orleans to Brownsburg, Ind. "The NHRA
has given the Suzukis 100cc's, which is a huge deal. The way I see it I'm
pretty much on the fastest Suzuki in the class, if history repeats
itself. And the 100cc's may be what we need to get a real shot at coming
after the V-Twins. They've been beating the class up pretty good for the
last couple of years." Matt Smith rode the same Suzuki to one final round
in 2009 and was No. 1 qualifier twice, ending the season fourth in the
standings on the top Suzuki in the class.
"We're pleased to have Valvoline Motorcycle Oils come on board to sponsor
the Suzuki in the first two races of the 2010 season," said team owner
Don Schumacher. "It will help raise the awareness among motorcycle owners
that Valvoline offers a high-quality motorcycle oil that is available in
retail auto parts stores. We will continue to pursue other sponsorship
for Treble to continue to compete for the rest of 2010.
"It ought to be a very interesting year, to say the least," added Treble.
"We have to come out swinging and kick some butt in the first couple of
races. Hopefully we can give Valvoline Motorcycle Oils a good value for
their investment. I know we're going to have a fast bike and Steve is a
very smart man."
"We at Valvoline love racing and love engines of all types - cars,
trucks, and certainly motorcycles," said John Stotz, Valvoline global
brands director. "Having Valvoline on and inside Craig's bike
is a great way to remind users of Valvoline motorcycle oil that
they're using the best.
"Being with Don Schumacher Racing in Pro Stock Motorcycle brings
together two winners," Stotz continued. "When it comes to drag
racing, DSR is unmatched, and when it comes to motorcycle oil, Valvoline
is the number-one brand in retail auto channels. It's a perfect
fit."
-source: dsr
