The Príncipe Felipe Museum in Valencia was the setting for the 2010 Aspar team launch, where they presented their race livery and the riders who will be contesting for titles in all 3 classes of World Championship racing this year (125cc, Moto2, MotoGP).

The event was also used to celebrate the 30th anniversary season for the Spanish team and Jorge ‘Aspar’ Martínez’s involvement in motorcycle racing.

Héctor Barberá – MotoGP:
“I suppose it is the dream of anybody involved in motorcycle racing to achieve what Jorge has. He started out very young and by winning world titles he became the man other people looked towards. He created his own team and expanded it to the point where he now has representation in all three categories. None of these achievements are by coincidence because he lives and breathes this sport. It is his true passion.”

Julián Simón – Moto2:
“I would like to offer my congratulations to Jorge because not everybody can say they have been in racing for 30 years, certainly not with so much success. He was part of a revolution, with a style and personality that will last forever in the history of motorcycle racing. Alongside Nieto, Tormo and so many others he was the cornerstone of Spanish racing and it is greatly thanks to him that the sport is in such rude health in this country so many years on. I only have words of thanks for Jorge, who put everything in place for me to achieve my dream of becoming World Champion.”

Mike Di Meglio – Moto2:
“I feel very fortunate to be here to share such an important moment with somebody like Jorge. Ever since I arrived in this team he has demonstrated utter faith and confidence in all of his riders, he only ever tries to help us and it gives me great personal pride to be considered part of the Aspar family. I am happy to have been here for his 30th anniversary in World Championship motorcycle racing and I hope he stays around for many more years to come.”

Nico Terol – 125cc:
“I would like to congratulate Jorge for his impeccable career in motorcycle racing. As a rider he was a standard bearer – one of the best. As the head of a team he is always working to improve and his management style is formidable. He has created the team to beat in the smaller categories and now he is taking on the new challenge of competing at the top level. I have only just joined the team but I am really happy and already benefiting from their advice.”

Bradley Smith – 125cc:
“When you stop and think about it for a moment, and you consider all the success enjoyed by Aspar and his team over the last thirty years, you realise that you are part of a great team, something historic. For me it is an indescribable honour to form part of three decades of success for the Aspar team.”

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