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Paris Hilton Gets Into Racing With MotoGP

Paris Hilton MotoGP
From an online handbag store to perfumes to footwear to hair extensions, the Kim Kardashian contemporary and rival Paris Hilton has always been making news. This time, it is for yet another launch, no we aren't talking about the girl stuff but the brand is every businessman's dream, the MotoGp team.

The heiress of the hilton group always makes magic when it comes to venturing in business. Recently she came up with SuperMartxe VIP, a MotoGP team. The motorcycle racing team is a premier championship competition of road racing and is divided into three classes: 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP.

Paris Hilton announced the launch of her MotoGp team way back in december and is presently concentrating on the ownership responsibilities. The responsibilities as per the contract demands Paris Hilton to be a part for at least 5 races and supporting team by wearing the team gear.

The 30-yr-old socialite is following footsteps of her father Baron Hilton, the famous hotel magnate who also owned Chargers. Paris Hilton has also found a rider Maverick Vinales of Spain for MotoGp team.

This isn't the first time celebrities have tried to be a part of racing and sports. Many celebrities like Pat Boone ( owner of the Oakland Oaks, ABA), Jay-Z (co-owner of the New Jersey Nets, NBA), John Candy (co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts, CFL), Russel Crowe (owner South Sydney Rabbitohs, Rugby), Bing Crosby (owner of the Pirates, MLB), Elton John (owner of the LA Aztecs soccer team) to name a few, have also tried to make business such ventures.

Story first published: Monday, June 20, 2011, 16:20 [IST]
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