On Friday, we announced that DOSPEL would continue its cooperation with us for a second consecutive year. Immediately after the presentation of the DOSPEL Włókniarz Częstochowa riders for the 2013 season, we spoke with Michał Sitek, General Manager of DOSPEL.
What were your first impressions after the riders’ presentation?
Michał Sitek: It is hard to believe that only a few years ago the club lacked the funds needed to carry out even its basic activities. Today, we have a very strong line-up for the 2013 season, and I am delighted that the team has received such solid support from the Częstochowa City Council and, above all, from KJG Company.
It is remarkable that stars such as Emil Sayfutdinov and Michael Jepsen Jensen will be riding for our team this season. My congratulations and great respect go to Artur Sukiennik.
What inspired DOSPEL to continue its cooperation with Włókniarz for another year?
Michał Sitek: DOSPEL has always supported local sporting initiatives. We are pleased to continue our cooperation with an elite club such as Włókniarz Częstochowa.
Last season, I personally experienced the extraordinary atmosphere at the stadium on Olsztyńska Street. Częstochowa provided its supporters with unforgettable emotions and spectacular sporting events. I hope that this season will be just as successful as the previous one — or even better.
We are very pleased that you will also support us during the Speedway World Cup semi-final.
Michał Sitek: Our interest in purchasing a sponsorship package for the Speedway World Cup semi-final was intended to be a surprise. Unfortunately, Vice-President Kowalski was unable to keep it confidential. The announcement that DOSPEL would remain the title sponsor for another consecutive year was also meant to remain secret until the team’s official presentation.
What does Arthaus do?
Michał Sitek: I would like to explain to all speedway supporters that DOSPEL will remain Włókniarz’s title sponsor for the coming season. Arthaus, meanwhile, will provide significant financial support to the speedway academy and become its title sponsor.
This arrangement had been agreed from the outset by all the parties involved. I do not know why it was omitted from the media coverage. To answer the question directly, Arthaus is a German company and a leader in the construction of passive houses equipped with energy-efficient systems as standard.
How do you assess the chances of the DOSPEL CKM Włókniarz Częstochowa team in the 2013 season?
Michał Sitek: There is no doubt that the coming season promises to be extremely exciting. We have an excellent chance of reaching the play-offs and competing for the highest possible place on the podium.
Interview by Beata Purska, Marketing Director of Włókniarz Częstochowa.
