MotoGP movie <I>Velocity</I> filming at Mugello.
This weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello sees the first phase of a new MotoGP feature film project called Velocity.
As a result, Kenny Roberts Jr's KR211V will sport a brand new sponsor in the form of Venture Petroleum - however the sponsor is fictitious and is all part of the new movie script.
It is just the first stage of filming of Velocity, which is the first dramatic feature movie to be granted permission to use MotoGP as its backdrop.
This weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello sees the first phase of a new MotoGP feature film project called Velocity.
As a result, Kenny Roberts Jr's KR211V will sport a brand new sponsor in the form of Venture Petroleum - however the sponsor is fictitious and is all part of the new movie script.
It is just the first stage of filming of Velocity, which is the first dramatic feature movie to be granted permission to use MotoGP as its backdrop.
With the backing of MotoGP commercial rights-holders Dorna Sports, the film will feature real race footage from the 2006 season, with the aim being for the release date to occur in Spring 2007 after further filming at locations around the world.
Velocity is written and directed by award-winning former professional motorcycle racer and Hollywood stuntman Jeff Jensen, whose latest feature, High Speed starring Sienna Miller, has won 'Best Dramatic Feature' at three film festivals.
Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez’s injury issues.
