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Maria is a skilful and determined athlete. Her illustrious career and confidence with the media has enabled her to carve out a striking and unique image. With such ability and charisma Maria is a unique athlete in motor sport. Her natural flair and talent as an elite athlete coupled with an unwavering desire for success underlines her ambition to challenge for titles at the very top of her sport. is a strong brand name, and with such potential for success in 2006 on the track, her brand has the Designed & Produced by capacity for massive growth.

“My ambition for 2006 is to win the 400cc class, to win the Ultra Lightweight race and compete at Macau” Maria Costello 2005

Allan Boyd Christophe Becquereau Osteopath RadiCool Radiators Sauls of Spratton Ltd Chicken Hawk Tyre Warmers Martin Robinson Helmet Design Ktech Suspension Richard Voyce Website Design Rampsdirect.com Andy Peck Paintwork Resolution Television Race Supplies Direct P3 Unliimited www.costelloracing.com [email protected] picture courtesy of Fastracckimages Maria Costello’s Profile

Track Success Introduction Maria made history at the Isle of Man Manx World record holder Maria Costello is the fastest Grand Prix when she took third place in the Ultra woman in the world to lap the Isle of Man TT Lightweight category of the 2005 Manx GP. Media Coverage Races (Padgett’s GSXR750 – TT 2004). On board an RLR Motorsports RVF400, Awards provided by Tim Bradley, Maria became the Coming third in the Ultra Lightweight Race at Maria receives extensive media coverage first ever woman to take a podium finish in the Manx Grand Prix 2005 meant she was the ranging from articles in Motorcycle News, the Maria won the BBC Northampton Sports either a TT or Manx GP. Personality of the Year 2005, was nominated first woman in the history of the Isle of Man UK’s No.1 biking publication, Performance for the Sports Personality of the motorcycle races to stand on the podium (RLR Bikes, Bike, Ride and Classic Bike. Maria is also a In her debut appearance at the North West Year Award 2005 and was asked to attend the Motorsports Honda RVF400 - MGP 2005). Her regular contributor for The Used Bike Guide and 200 Irish Road Race Maria came third in the Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year Awards uniqueness as a female motorcycle racer and has written for MCN, as well as for Irish Racer 400cc class onboard the RLR Motorsports 2005 and BBC Sports Summit at the BBC success on the track has attracted massive Magazine, Motorcycle Racer and appears on Honda RVF400, placing her 7th overall, in Television Centre. attention from the media and the motorsport road tests for Ride Magazine. industry. the joint 125cc/400cc race. She also raced in both 600cc classes on her Bering Honda Maria has also won the Manx Motor Cycle Being a unique competitor she attracts the CBR600RR. Club - Lesley Ann Trophy. Awarded for the best media in every form. She has been the focus performance by a female racer at the Manx of many TV programmes including an hour- In 2004 at the Isle of Man TT races Maria GP on three occasions, 2002, 2004 and 2005. long TV documentary dedicated entirely to her achieved a Guinness World record by She has also received, as well as the EMRA racing in the TT races and she was included on becoming the fastest woman - Outstanding Achievement Award won in 2002 TT Heroes, which followed competitors during to lap the course at an and 2004, the Best Lady Award in 1995. the IoM TT in 2003. There was also a dedicated average speed of 114.73mph. half hour program about Maria and her aim to She also finished 8th in the become the TT’s Fastest Woman, GIRL RACER. Senior race of the Manx Grand Prix (collecting a Silver replica Maria’s most recent TV appearance in 2005 award) out of over 80 was presenting the motorcycle show Fran’s competitors (male). Angels where she interviewed former World Superbike Champion bike racer Neil Hodgson. Overall, Maria has won a She has also been a panellist on Top Ten Bikes total of eight Manx Grand and has stunt doubled for Tamzin Outhwaite Prix Silver Replicas and one for the ITV Drama, Walk TT Bronze Replica. These are Away & I Stumble, Maria special trophies given only to those has also doubled for who finish within a percentage of the Reese Witherspoon in a winner’s time. multimillion pound movie called ‘Penelope’. The 1995 First Silver Replica. Discovery Channel’s, 2002 Two Silver Replicas. Big Big Bikes program, 2003 One Silver Replica. featured Maria racing 2004 Two Silver Replicas. a Honda Fireblade 2004 Bronze Replica. (1000cc) motorbike 2005 Two Silver Replicas. against a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. This programme, in the UK alone, is seen by a million viewers, and with a global release in 2006 audience figures of between 10 – 20 million are expected. For a detailed break down of all the media coverage go to Maria’s website.

picture courtesy of Mick P ayton RACE MEETING & PROMOTIONAL EVENTS 2006 PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE Charities Jan Autosport ShowBirminghamNec Jan TradeExpoShowStoneleighPark Maria supports many charities both in and outside of the world of motorcycling by Jan Irish Racer Magazine Awards Jan AlexanderPalaceBike Show participating in events to help raise awareness of each charity and is a proud patron of Riders for Health and MENCAP, for which she will be a lead figure in the National Feb NW200 Press Conference Rally Project 2006. Feb Moto Nostalgia Talk –Shrewsbury

May New Era Superclub (Rounds 1 & 2) May North West200 – Sporting May New Era Superclub (Round 3) Maria is a Sporting Champion for the June The Isle of Man TT – TV Stuff June Steam Packet Races Billown IoM Sports Council of England – http://www. June New Era Superclub (Rounds 4 & 5) sportingchampions.org.uk/ and visits schools and communities across England with her bike July The National Rally- MENCAP July New Era Superclub (Round 6) to inspire and motivate young people to take July GoodwoodFestival of Speed part in sport. July SOUTHERN 100 – BILLOWN - IOM July Riders for Health, Day of Champions, British Moto GP As a Sporting Advocate, in the East Midlands, Aug New Era Superclub (Round 7) Maria supports and has helped promote many AUG ULSTERGRAND PRIX -IRELAND sporting events particularly the 2012 Olympic AUG MANX GRAND PRIX – ISLE OF MAN bid. Maria was one of the athletes invited to promote the 2005 Tour of Britain cycle race Sept New Era Superclub (Rounds 8 & 9) and gave a speech during the launch of the Sept New Era Superclub (Rounds 10 & 11) Sept Gold Cup Races – Oliver’s Mount,Scarborough East Midlands route at Loughborough University.

Nov NEC Bike Show Maria is also a proactive role model for the Nov Irish Motorcycle Show Kings Hall Belfast Auto Cycle Union, the governing body for two- This calendar is provisional and may change. wheeled motorsport - http://www.acu.org.uk/

As an active patron for the Women’s Sport Foundation, Maria has attended many high profile sporting events as a representative for women’s sport and is regularly featured in their magazine, Women in Sport. picture courtesy of Mick Payton Title Sponsorship

The TITLE SPONSOR of the team can be Sponsors claimed for £30,000, 15% of the teams overall costs. In return you/your company will The majority of these sponsors are providing receive over 10 times the value of the initial Guaranteed PR and press product support only. The ones in bold type are investment in the form of advertising and coverage continuing to support Maria in 2006. promotion by a female racer attracting the • Audience/Spectators at MRO meetings • Spectators and TV viewers at the Isle of highest level of media coverage. across the UK. This series will reach Man. The total number of homes the BERING over 100,000 through a dedicated TV TT was viewed in reached a staggering Honda Racing Sponsorship returns program shown on Sky Sports channel 1,531,299,622 – a detailed breakdown is RLR Motorsports men & motors. attached in appendix 1. Rock Oil • TV viewers at the Irish Road Races • Terrestrial TV coverage Arai In return for your support Maria and the team will ensure the relationship is successful for both – North West 200 & . • Motorcycle Publications Goodridge UK The NW200 alone attracts the largest • Regional, National and International NGK Spark Plugs parties. Here is a general outline of the benefits of sponsoring Maria. number of spectators for any sporting EBC event in Northern Ireland and it reaches Ktech Suspension a worldwide audience of millions with TV Media Abbastands Brand exposure: rights sold to:- Daytona Boots • Branding on all external leaflets, •Eurosport Kall Kwik Northampton documents, promotional literature. •Sky Sports Channel Events and websites The Image Works • Branding on all promotional products •men&motors, • Homepage exposure on Maria’s website Allan Boyd and handouts. •Russian TV station AM Group www.costelloracing.com David Sutton Personal Trainer • All team clothing will carry the sponsors •Italian television company • Motorcycle Internet Sites Fitness First Health Clubs logo. San Paolo Multi-media. • Exposure at some of the biggest Christophe Becquereau Osteopath • Your company logo will also be carried It also generated 800 hits in newsprint motorcycle shows throughout the year. Specialized on all of her race bikes and on Maria’s media. Skidmarx leathers. Dread Clothing • Your name and logo will also be added Sparkes Management Support to the sponsors list. EDZ Hospitality Rampsdirect • Event VIP passes and Grandstand tickets eBike Insurance will also be available. Sauls of Spratton Ltd • Invitations for your company members GRP Steering Dampers and your companies associates to meet R&G Maria Costello and her race bikes. Andy Peck Paintwork • Hospitality at race events and other motorcycle events Maria will be appearing at during the 2006 season.

Merchandise • Inclusion on Motorcycle DVD’s • Personalised autographed posters and merchandise. • Inclusion in the 2006 TT Superbikes Playstaton2 Game - this game will be marketed and sold Worldwide, reaching millions.

picture courtesy of Mike Wade