Michael Leon

Tough Start For The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Superbike Team. 

The season didn’t start as planned when the Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Ducati 1198S Superbike encountered a mechanical failure during practice for the season opening RACE Superseries event held May 3^rd at Shannonville Motorsports Park.  Rider Michael Leon had to withdraw from Sunday’s race when Tuner Guy Martin determined that the engine troubles could not be repaired at the track.

The team came about when rider Michael Leon, who has been competing in the National Canadian Thunder Series for the past 4 years, finishing second in 2007, contacted Guy Martin with the idea of racing a Ducati Superbike.  Guy Martin, who owns and operates Martin Brickwood Performance (MBP) with his wife, Janet Brickwood, approached customers Michael Lanni and Sal Scebba for support.  Mr. Lanni agreed to purchase a brand new 2009 Ducati 1198S for the team to race in the RACE Superseries Superbike class.  All preparation and trackside support will be provided by MBP. Read more…