Michael Leon rode his new Royal Distributing / BMW Motorrad Canada / Pro 6 Cycle / Multi-Tact sponsored S1000RR, fitted with Dunlop tires, to a fourth place finish at Round 1 of the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship. The race was held at the 5.05 km long Calabogie Motorsports Park on Sunday June 14th.
Photo by Heather Bashow
This was the first time Leon competed at the National Level on Superbike equipment in over a decade, after many seasons riding 600cc and twin cylinder motorcycles. The team quickly discovered the new 2015 BMW really is a true “turnkey” Superbike as Leon was quickly up to speed. The motorcycle, with a stock motor, stock ECU, and fueled with pump gas was good enough to qualify in 4th, on the front row for Sunday’s final.
New addition to the team, Kyle Blakely of Windmill Motorsports, fit into his new position as pit crew and did an excellent job of making sure that the BMW ran flawlessly throughout the weekend. The team also benefited from suspension advice from noted tuner Jonathan Cornwell. Things fell into place and the bike worked really well.
Many supporters came out for Round 1. Karl, one of Michael’s great friends from Montreal, was on hand to assist Kyle with bike prep duties and pit board. Family friends, Dave and Louise, made the trip from Toronto to cheer on the team. New team sponsor, Pierre Bertrand of Multi-Tact, his daughter Stephanie and son Justin showed up on Saturday to catch the Superbike qualifying action.
Michael Leon is excited to announce that Multi-Tact Inc. will join the Royal Distributing Superbike Team as a new sponsor for the 2015 Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship. Multi-Tact Inc will be the team’s Feature Sponsor for the 2nd round of the National Superbike tour which will be held at Michael’s home track, Autodrome St-Eustache on June 28.
Multi-Tact Inc., based in Montreal, Quebec, is a paper ribbon manufacturer that specialises in ATM and point of sale terminal rolls and ribbons. They have been providing a complete range of printing products including all formats of paper rolls, ink jet and laser cartridges, for almost 30 years. Their Audio Visual Integration division are able to address the specific needs of clients by selecting and installing audiovisual equipment in conference rooms, halls or even to personalize lunch and break areas. Read more…
Photo by Bill Murphy
Royal Distributing racer, Michael Leon completed a successful first event riding the new 2015 BMW S1000RR at Round 1 of the R.A.C.E Superseries held at Shannonville Motorsports Park this past weekend, May 17, 2015. Michael finished 6th in Pro Superbike. He also finished 1st in the new Open Sprint class, sharing the podium with veteran Jim Proulx and fellow BMW rider Sean Huffman.
It was a struggle to make it to the event, as the team was still waiting for parts to arrive until the last minute. The decision was made that it was better to get in some competitive laps than wait to have a perfectly prepared machine. On Friday, the freshly painted body work was picked up from John Petrilli of GianMajor Inc, installed on the bike and Michael headed to the track. Read more…
Photo shoot at Hindle
Hindle Exhaust are back on board for 2015! Our 2015 BMW S1000RR showed significant gains in the mid range during Dyno testing thanks to a new full system, not to mention the weight savings. Hope to have some Dyno charts to post soon. This bike is a Beast!
NEWS: Royal Distributing and Michael Leon team up with BMW and Pro 6 Cycle for 2015 Canadian Superbike Series
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Royal Distributing racer, Michael Leon has partnered with BMW Motorrad Canada and Trackday Provider / Dunlop Distributor, Pro 6 Cycle for 2015. The veteran racer will ride the new 2015 S1000RR in the Canadian Superbike Championship and select regional events.
This will be the eighth season that Leon will be racing in Royal Distributing colours. Through this long relationship, Michael has represented Royal in multiple series, riding many different types and brands of machines. The highlight of the Royal / Leon partnership was in 2012, when the they won the RACE Pro #1 plate. Read more…
NEWS: The Royal Distributing Racing Team Will Not Continue To Race The MV Agusta F3.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Michael Leon and the Royal Distributing Racing Team will not continue to race the MV Agusta F3 675 in the CSBK Sportbike class.
Technical issues with the team’s F3 sidelined Michael, in July, during practice for CSBK Rd2, held at St Eustache, rendering competition in the event impossible.
Unfortunately the team will not be unable to recover from the difficulties and will not compete in the final rounds of the 2014 season. Read more…
Big changes in store this year! Looks like the Royal Distributing Mv Agusta Canada F3 675 will be rolling on Dunlop Motorcycle Tires this year at the Canadian Superbike Championship Nationals! Way to go Pro 6 Cycle Inc.
Should we go back? I think we all know the answer to that question!
The Royal Distributing MV Agusta F3
was on display in the MV Agusta Canada / Motovan booth at the Montreal and Toronto Motorcycle Shows, held in Feb.
Michael was also present at both shows signing poster and catching up with members of the motorcyling community.
Attendance at the Montreal Show was particularly good this year with 36,000 attendance over 3 days.
