The Nolan Group, main sponsor of the Made in Italy Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna which takes place from October 22 to 24, 2021 at the Marco Simoncelli circuit in Misano, has chosen this emblematic setting to present a new decoration dedicated to Casey Stoner and begin celebrations of its 50th anniversary.
On the first day of the race weekend, Casey Stoner presented by videoconference the X-803 RS Ultra Carbon Casey Stoner 10th Anniversary helmet, a new decoration developed for the high-end X-lite full-face racing helmet, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the MotoGP world title for the Australian champion in 2011.
« Although remotely, I am delighted to be here with you today. Ten years have passed since my title, but the emotion is still the same, just like the “special” relationship I have with the Nolan group said Casey Stoner. “ Nolan helmets have been reliable companions for all my races and I am very grateful today to the company for this unexpected surprise. »
The new X-803 RS Ultra Carbon Casey Stoner 10th Anniversary helmet features all the elements that have always accompanied the legend of international motorcycle racing in the 176 races of his career: The Australian flag, the Casey logo, the number 27 and the kangaroos.
The rear features celebratory elements, such as the MotoGP championship logo and World Champion 10th Anniversary text positioned on the RAS (Racetrack Aerodynamic Spoiler). The X-803 RS Ultra Carbon Casey Stoner 10th Anniversary, the special edition for 2022, will soon be available at top retailers.
In 2022, the Nolan Group will celebrate 50 years of Italian manufacturing history. Its sponsorship of the Made in Italy Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna represents the first step in the celebrations. Accompanied by Casey Stoner and drivers Danilo Petrucci, Álex Rins and Arón Canet, the group's CEO, Enzo Panacci, took the opportunity to summarize the current economic situation of the company which approaches this important anniversary with record results.
« We are really proud to represent Italy in this prestigious sporting event. The Nolan Made in Italy Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna is an important showcase for our company, not only for the media attention that the event attracts, but also for its very name, which once again highlights one of our strong points: Made in Italy quality. It is here, on the Misano side of the track, that I would like to highlight the latest economic results. The Nolan group closes the 2020/21 period with a turnover of 50 million euros, an increase of 25% compared to the previous year and an EBITDA of around 9 million » said Enzo Panacci.
The company, the leading manufacturer in Europe, with 400 helmets per year under the Nolan, X-lite and Grex brands exported to 000 countries around the world, has managed to cope with the pandemic, thanks to constant efforts in research and development and the contribution of its 85 employees working in the production plants of Brembate di Sopra (in the province of Bergamo). Since the beginning, the Nolan Group has managed its entire production chain in Italy, an additional aspect that makes the company unique.
