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Contract with Aprillia Junior GP

05.05.2009

A few days ago the long term contract between Míra and Aprilia racing was signed. This starts Mira’s preparation to the world championship of 125ccm in 2011. Mira was the only one non Italian rider, who got into this long term program. This was based on his performance from his 10 years, when he raced in Junior’s minibike team Polini CZ under manager Ing.Pavel Gellner. From 14th June 2009, when will Mira turn 14, he will start racing under Italian team Ellegi racing, where will take part in Italian and Spanish championship (CIV and CEV). Mira´s personal manager became Roberto Pagnanini, responsible for Aprillia junior GP program and project Aprilia Superbike this year. Under his management began many successful riders e.g. Valentino Rossi, Marco Simoncelli and Czech Lukáš Pešek in Derbi team.