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La Solitaire du Figaro: Suzuki signs 3 years partnership
Suzuki signs up to be main sponsor of La Solitaire for the next 3 years, an event they have supported since 2006. Suzuki France and Groupe Le Figaro have signed a partnership deal for 2008, 2009 and 2010. The race therefore calls itself once again “La Solitaire du Figaro” and introduces a new event logo with the main sponsor, Suzuki.
Mr Yukata Higashikubo, President of Suzuki France and Mr Francis Morel, the General Manager for the Groupe Le Figaro, are pleased to announce this partnership that will come into play for the 39th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro in 2008.
“We are happy to associate our brand, Suzuki Automobiles, to such a prestigious and demanding event like La Solitaire du Figaro and to be able to contribute to this race that brings together the most remarkable of sailors. We are sure that this partnership with a race of such high competitive level will allow us to develop the brand identity with the general public.”
“Suzuki is a company that is growing at a great rate in France so we are particularly proud to have chosen La Solitaire du Figaro to further build the image. The Groupe Le Figaro carries the brand’s partnership with pride and enthusiasm with the highlight being the 40th anniversary of the race in 2009” outlines Francis Morel.
The logo associating La Solitaire du Figaro and the main partner, Suzuki, will provide a new visual identity for the race.
The course route for the 2008 edition of La Solitaire du Figaro race will be announced on the 29th of November 2007. The next day the first skippers will be able to register their entry at La Solitaire stand at the Salon Nautique de Paris.
Note to Editors:
Suzuki Automobiles is the 2nd Japanese brand in France with 1.5% of the market share since September, has announce continued growth over the past four years. The automobile range is distributed throughout France through the 211 sales points. A part from the 2,4 millions cars produced throughout the world, Suzuki is also a major player in the motorcycle and marine outboard engine markets.
