Schaeffler Accelerates into Two-Wheeler Racing as Official Technology Sponsor of the Asia Road Racing Championship

• Schaeffler's participation in Asia Road Racing Championship to reinforce its position as a technology leader focused on performance and reliability
• Showcasing full system expertise with precision-engineered products designed for two-wheelers

SEPANG, Malaysia, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schaeffler, a global leader in motion technology, is proud to announce its role as official technology sponsor for the 2026 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC). The ARRC is Asia's premier regional motorcycle racing series, featuring six rounds in prominent locations across the region. The 2026 season commences on April 10, 2026, at Sepang, Malaysia. This sponsorship marks Schaeffler's strategic entry into the dynamic two-wheeler racing scene in Asia.

Advancing Motion, with Motorsport

At Schaeffler, motorsport represents far more than competition. As outlined in our Why We Race philosophy, the racetrack serves as an extremely demanding and proving ground for technology. As Schaeffler elevates engagement in the dynamic two-wheeler landscape in Asia, the platform offers a conducive opportunity to highlight Schaeffler's broad technology portfolio that enable reliability and efficiency in high performance environments. This aligns with the company's goal to drive innovation globally in the field of motion technology.

Maximilian Fiedler, Regional CEO Asia/Pacific of Schaeffler, said: "Motorsports is a powerful driver for innovation, constantly challenging us to refine and elevate the standards of our technologies. We have been pursuing this in Europe for our four-wheeler segment and now with the partnership in the Asia Road Racing Championship, we foray into the two-wheeler racing segment in the region. Two-wheeler business is a strong area for us in Asia Pacific and this initiative demonstrates our passion for advancing motion and delivering solutions that perform at the highest level, on the racetrack and on the road. We are thrilled to support this exciting championship with Two Wheels Motor Racing and to leverage our cutting-edge technologies together with our partners and customers."  

Ron Hogg, Director, Two Wheels Motor Racing Sdn Bhd, said: "Schaeffler's advanced motion technologies and proven expertise in the two-wheeler segment make them an ideal partner for the Asia Road Racing Championship. We are excited about this new partnership and together, we are focused on elevating the racing standards and delivering a world-class experience for riders and fans across the region, as a premier, innovation-driven racing championship."

Showcasing Our Full System Expertise

With decades of precision engineering experience and a passion for advancing motion, Schaeffler proudly sponsors the ARRC to support the evolving two-wheeler market. Schaeffler will showcase its full system expertise at the event, from precision-engineered systems, reliable batteries, to engine components. Visitors and racing enthusiasts will gain exclusive insight into how Schaeffler's products can enhance performance, durability, and efficiency across the entire lifecycle of two-wheelers.

Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion

The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for 80 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 110,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world's largest family-owned companies and one of Germany's most innovative companies.

SEPANG, Malaysia, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schaeffler, a global leader in motion technology, is proud to announce its role as official technology sponsor for the 2026 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC). The ARRC is Asia's premier regional motorcycle racing series, featuring six rounds in prominent locations across the region. The 2026 season commences on April 10, 2026, at Sepang, Malaysia. This sponsorship marks Schaeffler's strategic entry into the dynamic two-wheeler racing scene in Asia.

Advancing Motion, with Motorsport

At Schaeffler, motorsport represents far more than competition. As outlined in our Why We Race philosophy, the racetrack serves as an extremely demanding and proving ground for technology. As Schaeffler elevates engagement in the dynamic two-wheeler landscape in Asia, the platform offers a conducive opportunity to highlight Schaeffler's broad technology portfolio that enable reliability and efficiency in high performance environments. This aligns with the company's goal to drive innovation globally in the field of motion technology.

Maximilian Fiedler, Regional CEO Asia/Pacific of Schaeffler, said: "Motorsports is a powerful driver for innovation, constantly challenging us to refine and elevate the standards of our technologies. We have been pursuing this in Europe for our four-wheeler segment and now with the partnership in the Asia Road Racing Championship, we foray into the two-wheeler racing segment in the region. Two-wheeler business is a strong area for us in Asia Pacific and this initiative demonstrates our passion for advancing motion and delivering solutions that perform at the highest level, on the racetrack and on the road. We are thrilled to support this exciting championship with Two Wheels Motor Racing and to leverage our cutting-edge technologies together with our partners and customers."  

Ron Hogg, Director, Two Wheels Motor Racing Sdn Bhd, said: "Schaeffler's advanced motion technologies and proven expertise in the two-wheeler segment make them an ideal partner for the Asia Road Racing Championship. We are excited about this new partnership and together, we are focused on elevating the racing standards and delivering a world-class experience for riders and fans across the region, as a premier, innovation-driven racing championship."

Showcasing Our Full System Expertise

With decades of precision engineering experience and a passion for advancing motion, Schaeffler proudly sponsors the ARRC to support the evolving two-wheeler market. Schaeffler will showcase its full system expertise at the event, from precision-engineered systems, reliable batteries, to engine components. Visitors and racing enthusiasts will gain exclusive insight into how Schaeffler's products can enhance performance, durability, and efficiency across the entire lifecycle of two-wheelers.

Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion

The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for 80 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 110,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world's largest family-owned companies and one of Germany's most innovative companies.

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Schaeffler Accelerates into Two-Wheeler Racing as Official Technology Sponsor of the Asia Road Racing Championship

Secretary/treasurer, two board members also picked in annual election

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A believer in the power of connecting people and building the community of emergency and forensic nurses, Vanessa Gorman, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, FAEN, FCENA, of Australia, has been chosen as the 2027 Emergency Nurses Association president-elect.

Gorman currently serves as the association's secretary/treasurer and has been a member of the ENA Board of Directors for five years. Prior to joining the board, her involvement in the association included serving on ENA's Global Advisory Committee and the ED Leadership Committee. She will serve as president-elect in 2027 and as president in 2028. Chris Parker, MSN, RN, CNL, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, TCRN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, NRP, of Virginia, is the incoming 2027 ENA president.

"I look forward to working with Chris and the rest of the board in the next year, continuing to move the association forward so that every member finds value and sees we are strong advocates for what they need," Gorman said. "I love that this association is global and has such reach and impacts so many people. We can come together with that shared purpose regardless of geography."

Gorman – a Melbourne resident whose professional experience includes statewide government operations in Victoria, Australia, and more than a decade of emergency department leadership – is ENA's first global president-elect.

"That milestone is more than one person or one country. It demonstrates that emergency nursing leadership can come from anywhere in the world," Gorman said.

ENA voters also selected a new secretary/treasurer, two directors and four members of the Leadership Development and Elections Committee. The election results were announced Oct. 1 as part of Emergency Nursing 2026, ENA's annual education and networking conference in Phoenix.

2027 ENA Secretary/Treasurer:
Tyler Babcock, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, TCRN, of New Jersey

ENA Board of Directors:
Heidi Gilbert, MSN, RN, CEN, SANE-A, TCRN, of Oklahoma
Heather Knapp, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CPHQ, of Idaho

Leadership Development and Elections Committee:
Region 1: Katherine Hammond, DNP, APRN, CEN, FNP-C, of Oregon
Region 3: Renee Cecil, DNP, RN, CEN, SANE, TCRN, of Kentucky
Region 5: Marvella Cephas, DNP, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, of New Jersey
Member-at-large: Terry Foster, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, FAEN, of Kentucky

About the Emergency Nurses Association
The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With 40,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines, and guides emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org.

ENA Media Contact:
Paige Fumo Fox
Communications and Media Relations Manager
847.460.4042
paige.fumofox@ena.org

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ENA Members Choose Vanessa Gorman as 2027 President-elect