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Introducing the Privateer Project

Wyn Masters stepping up support for Privateers.
June 02, 2023
Introducing the Privateer Project
With the help of new and long-time sponsors, Wyn Masters’ relentless efforts to support the underdogs, hometown heroes and fan favorites of the World Cup DH circuit grows into it’s very own racer support program for the 2023 season.… the Privateer Project. Privateer Project’s goal is to not only increase privateer World Cup DH racer’s overall exposure, it will increase their ability to focus and perform with eased burden by providing essential needs at each round.

Rider selection process:

Wyn Masters will be selecting the most deserving privateer at each round, and will announce that rider in his WynTV post-race show.
UK-based Brazilian racer Roger Vieira, “WynTV Privateer Award” winner from last season, has been selected and will be fully supported for round 1 at Lenzerheide, Switzerland.

Support provided for every round of the 2023 World Cup DH season:

Product:
1 Complete “Privateer Project Team Spec” GT Fury for each selected privateer

Event support:
Pit space
Dedicated mechanic
Lodging / Meals
On-site management
Dedicated content creation
Continental tire support - free to all independent racers competing at each round

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