IRVINE, Calif. — Team Hammer announces that D3O will serve as the title sponsor for Tyler Scott’s effort aboard the D3O M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750 in the 84th running of the Daytona 200.
D3O is the global leader in advanced protection solutions. D3O’s groundbreaking armor is thin, soft, and flexible in a resting state, yet it stiffens to absorb and dissipate energy on impact, allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into helmets, gloves, and other protective gear.
Its industry-leading armor is utilized by partners in diverse and demanding environments such as Formula 1, NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the NHL.
In this new partnership with Team Hammer, D3O joins an effort primed for Daytona success. Rising star Scott has fought his way to a podium finish in the fabled race after earning pole position in each of the past two seasons. In fact, Scott has never qualified off the front row at Daytona and has been a Supersport frontrunner since his rookie campaign, scoring championship rankings of second, third, fourth, and fifth during his time in the category.
Scott is motivated to try hard to finally stand atop the podium at the Daytona 200 and win this year’s MotoAmerica Supersport Championship.
Scott’s GSX-R750 and his rigorously tested, D3O-integrated RST racing suit will be prominently adorned in D3O’s trademark orange colorway at Daytona, commemorating a huge moment in the company’s continued expansion into motorsports. Already a sponsor of IOM TT Champion Michael Dunlop MBE, FIM World Supersport rider Tom Booth-Amos, and British Superbike racer Lee Johnston, stepping up as the title sponsor of a top team in the Daytona 200 marks a significant increase in D3O’s motorsports presence.
Following Daytona, D3O will continue as a partner of M4 ECSTAR Suzuki for the remainder of the MotoAmerica season, with logos displayed on the team’s bikes, suits, and helmets.
“I think having D3O onboard is really cool,” Scott said. When I first tried out their equipment, I was impressed with how it fit and how it allowed me to move freely without distracting me. It is obviously very high quality. Having used D3O after that, it feels great when you are on the bike. Plus, it has kept me safe on the occasions I’ve found myself flying through the air.
“We’re very excited for the Daytona 200. We’ve done well there but never got the win. We’ve set fast times, but the goal is to get to the front and stay consistent. Last year, I got caught up battling and lost touch with the leader. But, if we can stay close and have a fast pace at the end, good things can happen.”
