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May 08, 2017

MasterCard signs on as for MotoGP

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MasterCard Worldwide is an American multinational corporation with its headquarters in the MasterCard International Global Headquarters in Purchase, New York. Throughout the world, its principal business is to process payments between the banks of merchants and the card issuing banks or credit unions of the purchasers who use the "MasterCard" brand debit and credit cards to make purchases. MasterCard Worldwide has been a publicly traded company since 2006. It was absorbed by the United California Bank in year 1966. Prior to its initial public offering, MasterCard Worldwide was a cooperative owned by the 25,000+ financial institutions that issue its card.

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Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing. It is currently divided into three classes: MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. All three classes use four-stroke engines. In 2010, 250cc two-strokes were replaced by the new Moto2 600cc four-stroke class. In 2012, 125cc two-strokes were replaced by the Moto3 250cc four-stroke class with maximum weight limit 65kg with fuel, and the engine capacity for MotoGP increased from 800cc to 1,000cc.

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Tribul Mastercard aids launch plans with MotoGP deal FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPrintNew payment solutions provider Tribul Mastercard has entered into a partnership with the MotoGP motorcycling championship. Tribul Mastercard has signed a five-year deal with Dorna Sports, MotoGP’s commercial rights-holder, to serve as the series’ supplier of payment solutions until the end of the 2021 season. Tribul Mastercard’s product can be used online and via chip and pin or contactless technology. The company will use the product to offer MotoGP fans prizes such as VIP access, money-can't-buy experiences, merchandise and discounts. Fans will also be given the chance to upload their own MotoGP image to the front of their card, which can then be used at race events for easy payments and access to benefits. Dorna Sports chief executive Carmelo Ezpeleta also confirmed that Tribul Mastercard would serve as title sponsor of this season’s event in Misano, Italy, meaning that each of the 18 races on the 2017 calendar will have a naming-rights partner. Tribul chief executive A. Wayne Johnson said: “We see huge opportunities for MotoGP fans to have a branded payment solution they’re proud to have in their wallet or pocket, and in return we’re building a significant fan engagement programme that will reward cardholders and bring them closer to their passion for the sport just by using the card for their normal everyday spend.“Plus, the innovative technology will push the important safety message of MotoGP by enabling cardholders to turn their card on and off with the swipe of an app to protect against fraudulent transactions.” Back to top Related Content Drinks brand Monster Energy has extended a sponsorship deal with the MotoGP motorcycling championship.Read on Carmelo Ezpeleta, chief executive of Dorna Sports, MotoGP’s commercial rights-holder, has said the motorcycling series is planning on introducing all-electric races to its calendar of events in the near future.Read on French tyre manufacturer Michelin has agreed a deal to serve as the title sponsor of the Australian leg of the MotoGP motorcycle-racing championship for the second successive year.Read on
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