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June 6th, 2023

FIM Speedway Grand Prix world champion rides with EWC outfit Wójcik Racing Team

Bartosz Zmarzlik, a three-time FIM Speedway Grand Prix world champion, experienced two-wheeled action of a different kind today (Tuesday) when he rode a Yamaha for leading FIM Endurance World Championship squad Wójcik Racing Team.

The 28-year-old joined the EWC podium-placing Polish outfit at the Tor Poznań circuit during Speed Day, a track day event Wójcik Racing Team has been using as part of its preparations for next week’s 24H SPA EWC Motos, round two of the 2023 EWC season.

Zmarzlik completed four 20-minute sessions onboard the team’s Yamaha YZF-R3, a training bike used by Wójcik junior rider Mateusz Molik, a 16-year-old who won the opening European Supersport 300 Alpe Adria event at the Slovakia Ring two weeks ago. 

The Speedway hero took to the track under the watchful eye of FIM EWC racer and reigning Polish Superbike champion Marek Szkopek, with whom he famously swapped bikes for a day back in 2019.

Wójcik Racing Team EWC riders Christoffer Bergman and Sheridan Morais were also in attendance with both successfully completing their first laps after returning to action from injury.

Bartek Zmarzlik impressed EWC squad Wójcik Racing Team with his "pace, confidence and body position"

“It was great to meet my friends from the Wójcik Racing Team again and do some laps on a circuit that’s quite different to the ones I’m used to, and all under watchful eyes of the FIM EWC riders,” said Zmarzlik. “I’m really happy to make this dream come true for the second time in my life. A racing bike is completely different to my Speedway bike, with different speeds, grip levels and riding styles, but it’s such a great fun. Massive thanks to Sławek and the entire team for making this happen. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for them during the upcoming FIM Endurance World Championship race in Spa.”

Sławomir Kubzdyl, Team Manager of Wójcik Racing Team, said: “We are very happy that Bartek joined us at the track again. We share the passion for motorcycles and been good friends for many years. Even if the aim of this track day was just for Bartek to have some fun, his professional approach was very motivating and inspiring for our entire team to see. He also impressed us with his pace, confidence and body position. In some corners he was even braking later than Marek! Our garage doors are always open for him, so I hope we’ll be able to ride together again soon.”

Wójcik Racing Team has also revealed its planned rider line-up for next week’s 24H SPA EWC Motos, which takes place at the legendary Belgian track from 16-18 June. Frenchman Mathieu Gines will share the squad’s #77 Formula EWC Yamaha with Spain’s Isaac Vinales and South Africa-born Morais. Swede Bergman will switch to the #777 Dunlop Superstock Trophy-chasing entry alongside Polish pair Kamil Krzemień and Szkopek, plus Briton Danny Webb.

Kevin Manfredi, who took the Superstock trophy pole for last season's 24H SPA EWC Motos, won't be in action in Belgium due to a clashing MotoE commitment but the Italian will return to the EWC with Wójcik for the next event.

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June 5th, 2023

EWC celebrates World Environmental Day at start of FIM Sustainability Week

The FIM Endurance World Championship is delighted to be shining a spotlight on FIM Sustainability Week, which begins on a very significant day of the year. 

Monday 5 June is World Environmental Day (WED) and Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) is marking the occasion by launching its annual FIM Sustainability Week.

Organised every year since 1974, WED focusses on one major theme each year and for 2023 it is centred around finding solutions for plastic pollution.

And history will be made on the opening day of FIM Sustainability Week with the presentation of the first FIM Sustainability Report, highlighting the steps that FIM has taken towards objectives identified in the 2021 to 2025 ‘The Future in Pole Position’ sustainability strategy.

Over the last three decades FIM has been working to make motorcycle sport more sustainable and inclusive and the FIM Sustainability Report is a vital tool in assessing its current position and identifying the next steps that need to be taken.

Sustainability is intrinsically linked to the environment and climate change, but FIM is approaching the subject from a ‘real-world’ perspective and looking at ways its community is affected by these issues to search for solutions.

Among other initiatives highlighted in the Sustainability Report is the work of the FIM International Sustainability Commission (CID) which, as part of its remit, monitors advances in technology and environmental best management practices. The FIM Academy which supports the provision of education and training opportunities also features, as does the programme to promote sustainable development through motorcycle tourism.

This year marks the first time Japan has joined FIM Sustainability Week and this momentous occasion is highlighted by work supported by the Motorcycle Federation of Japan (MFJ), including the recent Keep it Shiny and Sustainable (KiSS) initiative at the TrialGP of Japan and the Sunset Touring Rally around Mount Fuji.

A charity auction was held along with an on-stage symposium featuring guest panellists Mr Hideki Ishida, Honorary Professor of Tohoku University, Ms Takako Shirai, singer and Environmental Ambassador of Kanagawa and Mr Shinji Kazama, a motorcycle adventurer and representative of Japan Riders Forum.

There was also a stage show with performances from the Zi-Pang Samurai music group, flautist Ms Miyuki Tozuka and yoga instructor Yuco.

Kattia Juárez, CID Director, said: “It is our third consecutive year dedicating a week to celebrate our achievements in the area of sustainability. In our organisation we are backing sustainability from different points: National Federations, promoters, different departments and more and more they join all the activities that we celebrate from the FIM or from any part of the planet.

“I am delighted to have Japan join in the celebrations with a tourism event that is fully dedicated to the coexistence relationship between motorcyclists and nature. In addition, this first day we will launch our first FIM Sustainability Report. Stay tuned for the following days because more and more activities are coming.”

Gautier de Stoppani, CSR Director for the events division of Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, said: “As a key step in Warner Bros. Discovery Sports’ commitment to a better future, we are very pleased to be working with the FIM in highlighting the importance of implementing sustainable practices at sporting events. We are committed to develop and deliver our sustainability and social responsibilities. Sustainable development of our planet is a necessity, and our purpose is to be sustainable in the areas where we operate.”

Follow the links below for more on the EWC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy:

TEAMS TO SHOWCASE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT THROUGH EWC CARES TROPHY
Teams contesting the FIM Endurance World Championship are being encouraged to showcase their commitment to sustainability through the creation of a new award for the 2023 season. The EWC Cares Trophy recognises the sustainable efforts of registered teams in all activities directly associated with their EWC participation.
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2022 CSR REPORT: KEY STEPS HIGHLIGHTED AS EWC PROMOTER DISCOVERY SPORTS EVENTS MARKS IDSPD
The FIM Endurance World Championship from Warner Bros. Discovery Sports marked International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSPD) on 6 April by highlighting some of the key steps that were taken in 2022 as part of the company’s commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. CLICK FOR FULL STORY.

EWC PROMOTER DISCOVERY SPORTS EVENTS RECEIVES HONOURABLE MENTION FROM FIM FOR SUSTAINABILITY ACTION
At the FIM Annual General Assembly in Rimini, Italy, on 2 December 2022, the FIM Endurance World Championship’s Sustainability Programme received an Honourable Mention from motorcycle racing’s global governing body. CLICK FOR FULL STORY.

YOUNG FANS SAVOUR EWC COMMUNITY EVENTS DURING 24 HEURES MOTOS
The FIM Endurance World Championship’s EWC Cares corporate and social responsibility programme made a very positive impact on young fans and local community groups during last weekend’s 24 Heures Motos. From Wednesday through to Sunday of the EWC season-opening event in Le Mans, France, several activities were arranged as part of the EWC Cares initiative. CLICK FOR FULL STORY.

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