By James Crook

Fiat will sponsor the 2013 National Track ChampionshipsSeptember 20 - Fiat have extended their partnership with British Cycling which will see the Italian car firm sponsor this month's 2013 National Track Championships in Manchester.

The UK's biggest domestic track event is due to take place on September 27 and 28, and will see some of the nation's top cyclists go head to head for national honours.

Olympic champions Jason Kenny and Phillip Hindes will battle it out for the men's title, whilst in the women's competition newly-crowned junior world champion Dannielle Khan and London 2012 Olympian Jess Varnish will be among the contenders.

British Cycling cycle sport and membership director, Jonny Clay said: "The British Cycling National Track Championships now features some of the biggest names in the sport with Olympic and World Champions going head-to-head.

"We look forward to working with Fiat to make this the best Championships to date.

"The support of Fiat, a global brand, demonstrates how the profile of this event has grown in recent years."

Olympic sprint champion Jason Kenny will be one of the main contenders for the men's titleOlympic sprint champion Jason Kenny will be one of the main contenders for the men's title

Fiat corporate marketing manager Brane Bosancic added: "Fiat's blend of style, sportiness and environmental-friendliness fits perfectly with British Cycling's healthy, fun and competitive outlook and we are delighted to extend our partnership with this inspirational organisation.

"Supporting an event such as the 2013 National Track Championships not only strengthens our relationship further, it also gives us the opportunity to present our new Fiat 500L Trekking to the active and energetic audience it was designed specifically for."

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