OMP News Letter January 2007

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard win the 2007 Canadian Championship Rally
Antoine L’Estage, on a Hyundai Concerto, has won the 2007 Canadian Championship Rally, as in 2006, together with co-driver Nathalie Richard. Other than winning the Canadian title, with third place, and 5 victories out of 6 races, they have also gained: 2007 Canadian Rally Champion - Driver
2007 Canadian Rally Champion - Co-Driver
2007 North American Rally Champion - Driver
2007 North American Rally Champion- Co-Driver
2007 Manufactuer's Champion - Hyundai
2007 Castrol Cup Winner - Antoine
2007 Canadian Ladies' Champion - Nathalie
2007 Canadian Open Class Champion - Driver
2007 Canadian Open Class Champion - Co-Driver.
OMP provides Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard with fireproof clothing. - Courtesy of our importer Driver's Edge, Vancouver


OMP To Become Official Safety Equipment of 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and KONI Challenge Series
Roberto Percivale, founder and President of OMP Racing and Grand-Am President Roger Edmondson announced the leading Italian manufacturer of racing safety equipment and tuning accessories will be the "Official Safety Equipment" of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 and the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series commencing in 2008. As part of the partnership, OMP will supply Grand-Am officials with fire suits and other safety equipment for use on pit lane and around the racing facilities that the series visits each season. The announcement (deal sealed at the PRI Show in Orlando – USA) comes as the OMP racing expands their presence at motorsports events throughout North America.



The new Racing 2008 catalogue
The newly extended 132 page version of bilingual texts in English and Italian of the OMP catalogue is dedicated to the range of competition products, created and designed for the safeguard and security of every driver and enthusiast. The brochure contains fireproof clothing and every type of product necessary to kit out racing cars with the latest accoutrements including: fireproof suites, fireproof boots, helmets, seats provided with the AirFlo system and professional intercom headsets. Of particular note is the service “Su misura” (made-to-measure) dedicated to teams and retailers wishing to order personalised fireproof suits. The catalogue also contains a range of sports and outdoor leisure-wear including jackets, jumpers, shirts, t-shirts, shoes, jeans, watches and bags, creating a wide range of OMP-labelled products. The "virtual catalogue" will shortly be available online on the OMP website, updated with all new products in the 2008 catalogue