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MG Returns To Motorsport With Team RLR

MG Motor UK has today confirmed what DSC was hinting at some weeks ago, it will return to the forefront of international motorsport in 2011 as a partner of Team RLR.

Following the successful launch of its new MG6 saloon, MG renews its  sporting heritage as an official sponsor of Team RLR’s MG Lola EX265 LMP2 car.

The deal will provide MG with international branding opportunities across the team’s car and other assets - including team kit, publicity material, website and social media channels.

It will also see a two-way technical partnership established, and provide MG customers and associates with the opportunity to get up close to the world’s highest level of endurance racing.

MG’s involvement in the 2011 Le Mans Series follows a record of success in endurance racing with a factory team in 2001 and 2002 and then with RML flying the flag between 2003 and 2008, including two class wins in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2005 and 2006.

MG will have an official presence with Team RLR at the remaining races, which will take place at Silverstone (Great Britain) and Estoril (Portugal).

Nick Reynolds, Team RLR team principal, said:

"We have one of the best prepared teams in the Le Mans Series, and the support from MG will ensure that we can be even more competitive both on and off the track throughout the 2011 Le Mans Series season and beyond."

“The deal is a great fit for both parties and we are excited to be working closely with such a famous and much loved car manufacturer. We look forward to repaying MG for its confidence in us by providing many exciting moments for the company and its huge number of followers in the races ahead.”

Guy Jones, MG Motor UK Sales and Marketing Director, said:

“MG is delighted to be supporting Team RLR and the MG Lola EX265, which is such a famous car. The MG brand is synonymous with motorsport, and with the new MG6 GT and Magnette models now in the marketplace we need to raise the profile of the brand. Supporting Team RLR with the MG Lola in the exciting, high-profile, Le Mans endurance series is a perfect fit for the brand and the team.”