Maxxis has confirmed it will renew its winning partnership with British Superbike legend, Chris ‘Stalker’ Walker in 2016. The MCE BSB runner-up and multiple race winner will once again be the face of Maxxis’ road bike offering, and continue to help the manufacturer develop the next generation of track and tarmac tyres.
The Walker Maxxis partnership announcement comes at a particularly interesting time for the crowd favourite rider, as he will be taking on a new challenge and sidecar racing this season. Balancing the push to find the limits of performance and maintaining stability is clearly something both parties are dedicated to, as Chris explains: “Sometimes in life you need a change. The BSB paddock has been home to me for many years, so switching between two and three wheels has got me all excited again. Yet with all that’s new at the moment, I really wanted to continue to work with Maxxis as I think we have forged a fantastic partnership over the last few years. Sometimes you need the comfort of knowing you have people and products you can rely on there when you need them. Maxxis gives me just that.
“Helping to develop the Supermaxx ST with the Maxxis research and development team was a real eye-opener for me. I’m really proud to have played a part in one of the best all round performing tyres I’ve ever ridden. And with that we’re very happy to recommend it to other riders that visit the shop. I’m now hoping that this new agreement will allow me to provide feedback on the future evolutions of Maxxis tyres, as their dedication to finding more grip, stability and durability are relentless.”
Maxxis also benefit substantially from the on-going partnership with Walker, as managing director Derek McMartin confirms: “Chris is a great guy, brand ambassador and, most importantly, rider. His feedback is invaluable when we’re pushing the limits of our tyres’ capabilities, so to agree a new contract is good for all sides of our business. When Chris speaks, people in the two-wheel world listen. So to hear him speaking so highly of the Supermaxx ST he helped develop is very exciting. We wish him well in all his new endeavours this season, and hope it will be as successful for us all both on and off the track as previous years.”
As well as his work to help develop Maxxis tyres, Chris Walker will also be participating in a number of special events for fans and dealers throughout 2016. These will include ride out days, personal appearances and dealer days.
