Galfer USA Partners with MotoAmerica
The American subsidiary of the Spanish braking specialist Galfer has signed a multi-year partnership with North America's premier motorcycle road racing championship - the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Series.
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| Gary Hazel as National Sales Manager |
Orlando, Florida based Galfer USA has been operating in the American market for over 30 years, providing high-performance braking solutions to professional teams, OEM manufacturers, dealers, and enthusiasts across the United States. "With over 70 years of experience, Galfer is globally recognized for its technological innovation, precision-engineered rotors, and racing brake pads used at the highest levels of motorcycle competition."
Armando Riva, Country Manager of Galfer USA said: "MotoAmerica represents the highest level of road racing in the U.S., and that's exactly where Galfer belongs. We're excited to engage in a partnership that puts our products side-by-side with the best riders, showcasing how closely our brand is connected to elite-level performance."
"In recent years, Galfer has strengthened its presence in the most prestigious motorcycle racing competitions, bringing its technology to the highest levels of the MotoGP World Championship. In 2024, rider Ai Ogura of the MT Helmets - MSI team won the Moto2 World Championship using Galfer Floatech rotors and Racing G1310 brake pads, confirming the reliability and high performance of the company's solutions."
In additional news, Galfer USA has strengthened its North American team with key appointments. For the motorcycle sector, Galfer USA welcomes Gary Hazel as National Sales Manager. Hazel brings more than two decades of experience across nearly every discipline of motorcycle racing and the powersports industry, including Enduro, Motocross, Road Racing, Dirt Track, and Vintage competition.
He represented the United States three times at the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) and has played a pivotal role in the powersports industry, including owning Thumper Racing and leading dealer development and brand growth for manufacturers such as FMF, Kawasaki Team Green, KTM, Sherco, Fantic, and Rieju.
