Competition has always been part of MV AGUSTA's history and today, as in the past, 36 riders will have the chance of taking part in the new BRUTALE CHALLENGE that, with its new formula, will become an exclusive and unforgettable event in the 2008 motor-cycling calendar.

Participants will have the opportunity of racing and enjoying a legend of motor-cycling that already has 75 World Championship titles under its belt. This internationally recognised machine is a symbol of Made in Italy.

MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. is organising the BRUTALE CHALLENGE 2008 in collaboration with GIMOTORSPORTS who have been one of the key players in both Italian and international championships since 1990. Their invaluable experience will ensure the very highest degree of technical assistance to all the riders. The "one make" championship will be disputed with BRUTALE 1078RRs provided directly by the factory over 6 races on internationally famed tracks.

Participants in the BRUTALE CHALLENGE must have an FMI competition licence that is valid for 2008 and that allows them to partake in such races. FMI/UEM licences are also valid. There will be cash prizes awarded for the winners of each race and at the end of the competition the absolute winner will be awarded with the bike he rode during the events. There will be a separate Ladies class and numerous other prizes awarded in the form of MV Agusta products. The new formulae will double the number of entrants: The first formula will involve 6 races, the use the motorcycle complete with racing kit, technical assistance at the tracks, preparation and maintenance during the championship, transportation of the motorcycle, suitable race and post-race clothing as well as complete food and board for the rider. The second formula will include everything listed above plus keeping the motorcycle after the last race of the championship. The entry fees are € 25.000,00($36.640) and € 35.000,00($51.290) respectively. Also included in the package is a pre-championship course in high speed riding conducted by official MV Agusta riders. Entry forms, details about regulations, prizes, tracks and dates will be available from December 2007 at all official MV Agusta dealerships or by visiting www.mvagusta.it

For further information: GIMOTORSPORTS Via Montebianco, 26 20010 Vittuone (MI) Tel. +39.02.90383000 or +39.335.231765 Fax. +39.02.90384073 E-mail: challengebrutale@gimotorsports.it