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2009 Dakar Update - Fantastic 3rd place scratch for David Frétigne

David Frétigné - Yamaha WR450F-HFP-Fret Motorsport-Yamaha Racing Ipone
Date: 
6 January, 2009

In spite of his small 450cc capacity, David Frétigné (Yamaha WR450F-HFP-Freight Motorsport-Yamaha Racing Ipone) performed outstandingly in the 2nd stage of Dakar 2009 between Santa Rosa and Puerto Madryn in Argentina

Aussie Sinclair, Successfully Lands Double Backflip in Spain

Fans cheer Cameron Sinclair on as he commences a double backflip on his motorcycle
Date: 
6 January, 2009

Leading Aussie freestyle motocross star Cam Sinclair has made history becoming the first Australian and third person to ever land a double backflip on a motorcycle

Grant Kept Plugging Away and Scored Sensational Win in AMA SX

AMA SX rookie Josh Grant scores his 1st win in 1st race of season
Date: 
5 January, 2009

Yamaha continued their streak of victories in the AMA Supercross Championship (also an FIM World Championship) as Joe Gibbs Racing Team's Josh Grant surprisingly took his YZ450F to first place at the opening round of seventeen in the 2009 campaign at Anaheim in Los Angeles last Saturday

Adams Takes Early Championship Lead

Nine-time Australian Champion Leigh Adams
Date: 
4 January, 2009

Nine-time Australian Champion Leigh Adams is the leader of the 2009 Australian Solo Championship after the first round in Newcastle.

Rider Reflections - Jorge Lorenzo, 2008 Rookie Season

Jorge Lorenzo - MotoGP 2008 Rookie of the Year and a Club Y favourite
Date: 
4 January, 2009

It is amazing to think that my rookie season in MotoGP is already over – I can’t believe that 18 races have passed since that unforgettable debut pole position in Qatar

CRUSTY Goes Heart to Hart with a Living FMX Legend

CRUSTY  Issue 6 - The Cary Hart Issue
Date: 
2 January, 2009

The latest CRUSTY magazine features an in depth interview with Carey Hart which reveals Carey’s life after motocross.... some would ask, is there life after motocross?

Maddison, Flying High on his Yamaha

Robbie Maddison, 2009 Daredevil - Photo courtesy lgactonsports.com
Date: 
2 January, 2009

Aussie daredevil Robbie Maddison from Kiama NSW was not present at the usual backyard barbecue on New Year’s Eve, as he had other plans in mind…..

QYJDT is Back! Bigger, Better and Hungrier for Success

Shaun Redhead #1 is back to spearhead the team
Date: 
1 January, 2009

The powerhouse Queensland Yamaha Junior Development Team returns for 2009 bigger, better and even hungrier for success with a four rider line up on the latest and greatest motocross bikes Yamaha have to offer

Look Out for Promising Young Kiwi Rider Josiah Natzke

Young Kiwi rider Josiah Natzke (Yamaha) in action
Date: 
1 January, 2009

Josiah Natzke, runaway winner of the premier 9-11 years 65cc at the New Zealand Mini Motocross Championships near Pahiatua last November, has since graduated to the junior ranks, where he has become well known to the bigger boys in recent weeks

2009 is going to be a Great Year for Sean!

Sean loves his YZF-R6 bikes
Date: 
31 December, 2008

Sean recently posted a letter on the Yamaha Europe website telling of his keenness to get started on his new project for 2009, which is to start designing the outer components and showcase Yamahas' new stroke of brilliance

Jones Experiences Some Ups and Downs at Treacherous Cemetery Circuit

Gareth Jones (Yamaha) impressive on the streets of Wanganui on Boxing Day
Date: 
28 December, 2008

Australian Gareth Jones took his Bernard Racing Yamaha R6 to convincing back-to-back wins in the 600 Supersport class at the popular Cemetery Circuit race meeting at Wanganui, on the North island of NZ last Friday, which proved a stunning way to mark only his second visit to the twisty and treacherous public street course

Rossi keen for Bayliss Superbike Duel!

VR Thumbs up
Date: 
23 December, 2008

Six times MotoGP World Title holder Valentino Rossi is reportedly keen on challenging Troy Bayliss in a head-to-head Superbike duel that was tipped to take place at the second round of the 09 WSBK Championships in Qatar

Australian Motorcycle Sales: On course for stellar year!

Scooters: The Art of Living
Date: 
22 December, 2008

*Reported figures based on Oct - 08 YTD Sales.

Motorcycle sales are plotting their own stellar course in an otherwise doom and gloom period for motor vehicle sales. Scooter sales dominate the category leader board representing the new "art of living".

The Lowndes Combo – Fast and Fishing…

Craig Lowndes, regarded as one of the most popular sporting identities in Australian sport
Date: 
21 December, 2008

And we thought he was just into fast cars and motorcycles!

Craig Lowndes has unleashed his passion for motorsports in the marine realm. The V8 SuperCar Champion is now enjoying a new Yamaha powered Allison fibreglass boat supplied by Queensland retail icons Kratzmann Caravans and Marine

TRAIL ZONE with bonus IN THE ZONE 2 DVD: ONSALE NOW!

TRAIL ZONE BONUS DVD
Date: 
21 December, 2008

ON-SALE NOW:
TRAIL ZONE Issue #21 With Bonus IN THE ZONE 2 DVD

The new issue of TRAIL ZONE magazine is on-sale now, just in time for the holiday season - and comes bundled up with a very special bonus: an 80-minute IN THE ZONE 2 DVD.

Jones Shows That He Means Business In NZ

Gareth Jones shows he means business at the ProMoto Tri-Series in NZ
Date: 
21 December, 2008

Australian Gareth Jones (Yamaha), already on the pace for the up-coming nationals. Australian Jones, has signalled his intentions for the New Zealand summer ... and he's there to win races

Dakar - An Enduring Challenge

The countdown begins for the very gruelling Dakar 2009
Date: 
21 December, 2008

Early in January every year, the renowned and very gruelling Dakar Rally is run for just over 2 weeks, but the preparation for the event starts months earlier and continues until the start flag waves the hundreds of competitors away

Top 50 Sports Earners: Motorsports stars rank in top ten

BRW Top Ten Sports Earners
Date: 
21 December, 2008

The BRW Top 50 Sports Earners, was released December 11 with some of the great names of Australian sport charging the top ten list.

Yamaha Competition Win Brings Joy to Farming Family

Mary-Ellen wins $10k of Yamaha product in 2008 Yamaha Feild Day Competition
Date: 
21 December, 2008

Mary-Ellen Betts from Molong in NSW has won the 2008 Yamaha Field Day Competition and collected prizes consisting of a YFM350A Grizzly ATV and a PW50

Rob Macs Superbike Line-Up Looks Good For 2009

2009 Motorpoint / Henderson Yamaha
Date: 
20 December, 2008

Rob McElnea has secured the wealth of experience possessed by Chris Walker and Michael Rutter to spearhead a double pronged Yamaha assault upon the British Championship in 2009


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