(1888PressRelease)
November 03, 2009 - Cal finished fourth at the Portimao final round of the Championship to seal a perfect season that included five victories and the World Championship. His sheer determination, uncompromising attitude and incredible talent took him to the top of the world – along with a little help from CIA Insurance, which can be seen on his leathers and visor.
“Thank you to CIA Insurance for supporting me again in 2009 and I am delighted to be able to repay CIA’s faith in me with a World title,” enthused Cal.
Cal will be in the full Factory Yamaha World Superbike team in 2010 alongside fellow Brit and double World Champion James Toseland. He is seen as one of the brightest talents to come from Britain and will be aiming to add more Championships to his name.
CIA Insurance also partners the Parkalgar Honda team of Eugene Laverty who pushed Cal all the way in the Championship standings and won the final race of the year at Portimao on Sunday in convincing style to secure second in the title race. It means that Cal and Eugene completed a fantastic one-two in the Championship for CIA Insurance.
“CIA Insurance has been supporting Cal for two years and this was our first year with Parkalgar Honda,” explained CIA Insurance Director Lee Martin. “Racing is important to motorcyclists and that makes it important to us and we are proud to have picked two winners with Cal and Eugene. We have also supported the Thundersport GP1 class this year at a more grass roots level and understand the passion and commitment; as well as enjoyment that motorcycle sport brings to bikers. Well done and thank you to Cal and Eugene for giving us the perfect year by taking first and second in the Championship.”
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