Aaron Gobert puts the Bell Star through its paces at the Daytona Tire Tests. Photo: Andrew Wheeler
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – AMA Superbike series rider Aaron Gobert will be the first professional racer to don the new Bell Star in competition, the company announced at the media launch for the high-end street helmet today. The 2004 AMA Superstock champion will race and train exclusively in the Star as he vies for titles in AMA’s Formula Xtreme and Supersport classes, categories he finished third and 10th in last season, respectively.
“Getting Aaron on board is huge first step for us and we hope to build our program around him, just as we have on the off-road side with guys like Nic Wey and Grant Langston,” said Sports Marketing Manger Chuck Platt. “In the two or so months since we started working with Aaron it’s become evident that he’ll be a huge asset to us. We know what he’s capable of in the races, but his feedback from test days is just as valuable as the publicity he generates.”
Gobert got familiar with the Star on tracks in California and Texas in November and then really put the helmet through its paces at the Daytona Tire Test in early December.
“I’ve never worn a more stable helmet at 175 miles per hour,” the Sydney, Australia-native remarked. “No lift or buffeting, it’s truly remarkable.”
Gobert will start the 2008 campaign at Daytona in March.
Aaron Gobert Snapshot
Birth date: November 7, 1980
Birthplace: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Residence: Murrieta, California
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Career Highlights
2007 - 3rd Formula Xtreme, 10th Supersport
2006 - 4th Formula Xtreme, 10th Superstock
2005 - 6th Supersport, 9th Superstock
2004 - 3rd Supersport, 1st Superstock
2003 - 6th Supersport, 17th Formula Xtreme
2002 - 27th Supersport, 18th Formula Xtreme
2001 - 10th Supersport, 6th Formula Xtreme
2000 - Australian 250cc Production Class Champion
Numerous Amateur Australian Motocross titles.
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