AMA-SX: Double Podium result at Anaheim 2

RACE REPORT 24/01/2010 Double Anaheim podium for Yamaha Josh Hill at A2 LandM San Manuel Yamaha pair, Josh Hill and James Stewart, gave the new YZ450F a double podium appearance respectively at Angel Stadium, Anaheim in Los Angeles for the third round of seventeen in the AMA Supercross/FIM World SX Championship. On the second visit of three to the venue in California, Hill took his second rostrum result in as many weeks with the runner-up position behind Ryan Dungey. Reigning champion Stewart nursed a sore right hand - a consequence of his Heat race fall last week in Phoenix - to take third place and rise to fifth in the standings. After continuous rainfall during the week on the west coast there were fears that the latest instalment of the Anaheim trilogy would be a muddy one. However some decent track prep and effective use of covers provided a reasonably tacky surface for the riders. Yamaha LandM riders Stewart's hand seemed to bother him in practice but he was able to make the most of a bright start to lead the first quarter of the Main Event. Team-mate Hill was not far away and powered into the lead by lap seven. Dungey was the quickest rider on the track and battled with Hill entering the final five laps. The youngster was denied his second career SX triumph but his runner-up slot, some three seconds ahead of Stewart, means that he is now second in the series. Stewart is still chasing his 38th AMA Supercross victory after his initial success at Anaheim several weeks ago. The 24 year old is currently 22 points adrift of Dungey, and left the arena promptly after finishing the Main Event. 'I don't know if I wasn't breathing in the beginning or what but that pace was ridiculous and I couldn't do it for 20 laps,' remarked Hill, who lies 15 points behind Dungey. 'By the time Dungey passed me, I had nothing left. I'm pretty bummed because with James hurt, I know I have a limited time to get up there and start winning. Hopefully next week.' Paulin in LA Yamaha Monster Energy Motocross Team's Gautier Paulin negotiated his third and final AMA Supercross West Coast Lites outing and was able to leave LA with 6th place; his highest finish to-date on the YZ250F as the best Yamaha rider that evening. The Frenchman, who had been schooled by AMA winner and fellow countryman David Vuillemin in the US, will now return to Europe to fully prepare for his FIM Motocross World Championship MX2-GP title assault. 'I had a big crash in the whoops and David had been telling me to not be so timid in them, so it felt good in my last supercross this year to put in my best finish in the Main,' he said. 'I think I could have done better but it was my best by far. Hopefully, if I can come back next year, it won't be so new to me then.' British rookie Max Anstie was right behind Paulin with 7th place; the best Indoor classification so far for the teenager. Round four takes place next Saturday at the ATandT Park in San Francisco. Crowd: NA Weather: Humid Lap Record: 0'44.601 (Ricky Carmichael , 01/01/2006) Last Years Winner: James Stewart 2010 AMA-SX Anaheim, CA 24/01/2010 Race 1 - 20 Laps Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Total Time 1 Ryan Dungey Suzuki USA 19'47.620 2 Josh Hill Yamaha USA 0'03.139 3 James Stewart Yamaha USA 0'06.109 4 Andrew Short Honda USA 0'10.812 5 Kevin Windham Honda USA 0'15.871 6 Justin Brayton Yamaha USA 0'16.861 7 Ryan Villopoto Kawasaki USA 0'18.240 8 David D Millsaps Honda USA 0'34.697 9 Michael Byrne Kawasaki AUS 0'36.971 10 Ivan Tedesco Yamaha USA 0'40.461 11 Kyle Chisholm Yamaha USA 0'43.942 12 Thomas Hahn Yamaha USA 0'49.176 13 Nicholas Wey Kawasaki USA 0'50.618 14 Jason Thomas Suzuki USA 0'53.532 15 Chris Blose Honda USA 1'01.518 16 Grant Langston Yamaha RSA 1'03.896 Rider Standings 23/01/2010 Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Points 1. Ryan Dungey Suzuki USA 72 2. Josh Hill Yamaha USA 57 3. Andrew Short Honda USA 52 4. Ryan Villopoto Kawasaki USA 52 5. Kevin Windham Honda USA 51 6. James Stewart Yamaha USA 51 7. Ivan Tedesco Yamaha USA 43 8. Justin Brayton Yamaha USA 41 9. David D Millsaps Honda USA 37 10. Thomas Hahn Yamaha USA 30 11. Nicholas Wey Kawasaki USA 25 12. Grant Langston Yamaha RSA 19 13. Kyle Chisholm Yamaha USA 19 14. Michael Byrne Kawasaki AUS 18 15. Austin Stroupe Suzuki USA 18 22. Jason Lawrence Yamaha USA 4 25. Josh Grant Yamaha USA 1 Manufacturer Standings 23/01/2010 Pos. Manufacturer Points 1. Suzuki 72 2. Yamaha 67 3. Honda 54 4. Kawasaki 52 Yamaha Racing Communications Hoogte Kadijk 61 HS / 1018 BE Amsterdam / The Netherlands T. +31 (0) 20 330 2709 / F. +31 (0) 20 420 9470 E. office@yrc.nl W. www.yamaha-racing.com

Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team finish up the final day at Portimao

News  24/01/2010  Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team finish up the final day at Portimao Riders Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland completed their final day of testing today at the Portimao circuit in Portugal. The two British riders have worked hard over the three days, experiencing a variety of weather conditions from dry to wet to intermediate as they and the team worked through various electronic and bike set ups ahead of the 2010 season. The final session saw Cal fall victim to the drastically reduced grip of the track following yesterday's rain. Fifty minutes from the end he lost the front of the bike on the slippery surface on the last corner before the home straight. In typical form he was back on his spare bike shortly afterwards for the remainder of the session. Team-mate James was consistently fast all day, ending the last test day just outside the top five in sixth position. Cal Crutchlow Cal Crutchlow, Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team, (4th, 1'42.9) "it was frustrating to fall today, the track so was so slippery it was unavoidable, but it cost me some time on the track. Having said that we've had a really good test, we've worked through a lot of things and I think we've got closer to a good set-up for the first race. I'm really keen to get to Australia and start the next test before we kick-off racing." James Toseland James Toseland, Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team, (6th, 1'43.1) "I'm really pleased overall. We've worked through a lot of stuff over the last three days and I feel I've got a lot more understanding of the bike. The team has worked really well and I'm pleased we've managed to keep consistent fast pace over the test. I think there's more to come so I'm looking forward to getting started again!" Massimo Meregalli, Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team Manager "Unfortunately the grip level was much less than Friday, so until the soft tyres went on the lap times were not as fast as when we started the test. All the riders struggled to find good grip, so the problem was with the track, not the riders. Cal lost some time after his fall, he switched bikes but had no experience on the tyre on the second bike so couldn't push so hard. James rode really well today, he is always consistent and was definitely fast enough for the conditions out there. Overall we go to Australia feeling confident and with a good spirit. We've had a really successful test, we've got some great feedback and have made a good start to 2010." Yamaha Racing Communications Hoogte Kadijk 61 HS / 1018 BE Amsterdam / The Netherlands T. +31 (0) 20 330 2709 / F. +31 (0) 20 420 9470 E. office@yrc.nl W. www.yamaha-racing.com

Crutchlow and Toseland get a wet weather workout in Portimao

News  23/01/2010  Crutchlow and Toseland get a wet weather workout in Portimao Day two of the first World Superbike test of 2010 saw wet sessions for Yamaha riders Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland, with dry track only appearing towards the end of the day. Both riders took it easy and enjoyed the opportunity to familiarize themselves with how their bikes worked in the wet for the first time. The second day saw more extensive testing of the electronic settings and also an opportunity to test the wet and intermediate Pirellis tyres for the season ahead. Cal was again one of the quickest riders of the day, finishing in the top five, whilst James took a more relaxed approach, not pushing too hard in the wet weather. Cal Crutchlow Cal Crutchlow, Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team, (4th, 1'50.1) "It wasn't so bad today, it dried up in the end. It was a bit of a last minute thing to get a good time in. In the end we only had two laps on intermediate tyres. We got through some more electronics today but we still have some work to do on chassis and other electronics tomorrow." James Toseland James Toseland, Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team, (15th, 1'55.4) "It was one of those situations today, we had the last ten minutes getting to grips with intermediate tyres, I was getting up to speed as the last session ended. It's a bit of a risk to get a good time in the wet on those tyres. It's looking good for tomorrow though so we're looking forward to some more dry time. Having said that it's been good to get out on rain tyres and ride in the damp to experience how the bike behaved." Massimo Meregalli, Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team Manager "Today was our first fully wet practice, the second practice started wet and slowly dried out. We worked a lot on the electronics adjustments with both riders. Last year we didn't have so many wet practices so it has been very helpful today to gather data and information. We've had a full day to get a good wet strategy together, so we're happy and looking forward to some more sunshine tomorrow." Yamaha Racing Communications Hoogte Kadijk 61 HS / 1018 BE Amsterdam / The Netherlands T. +31 (0) 20 330 2709 / F. +31 (0) 20 420 9470 E. office@yrc.nl W. www.yamaha-racing.com

Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike riders kick-off 2010 at Portimao

News  22/01/2010  Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike riders kick-off 2010 at Portimao New for 2010 Yamaha World Superbike riders Cal Crutchlow and James Toseland took their first rides of the year today at the Portimao circuit in Portugal. Day one of the three day test saw the riders re-familiarize themselves with their YZF-R1's and start working on their set-ups for the year. The riders focus for the first day was continuing the development of their preferred settings. Crutchlow was on typically fast form, ending the day in second on the timesheet, less than two tenths of a second from the fastest rider. Team-mate James Toseland was also on form, ending the first ride of the year in fifth just half a second off the front. Cal Crutchlow Cal Crutchlow, Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team (2nd, 1'42.9) "It wasn't so bad for the first day. We're still trying to get comfortable on the bike as we progress but we're getting there. I'm working away at it and I think the times were good enough. To still be working out our settings and have good times near the top of the board is very satisfying." James Toseland James Toseland, Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team (5th, 1'43.3) "I think I ended up in fifth at the end of the day but only about half a second separates me from first. I'm pretty pleased, we've been trying a lot out on the bike and it's been a really productive day. We've tested a lot of things and eliminated a few. I'm hoping the weather holds for out tomorrow but rain is forecast. Having said that, I've not ridden this bike in the rain yet so I'm happy for it to rain tomorrow and then be dry on Sunday so we're testing in all conditions." Massimo Meregalli, Yamaha Sterilgarda World Superbike Team Manager "We did a great job today, everything was on schedule as it should have been. The team and riders worked really hard, we tested some tyres and as always also we have some other things in development. Cal was working hard on the positioning for his bike and James continues to get more confidence with bike as he gets used to his change from MotoGP." Yamaha Racing Communications Hoogte Kadijk 61 HS / 1018 BE Amsterdam / The Netherlands T. +31 (0) 20 330 2709 / F. +31 (0) 20 420 9470 E. office@yrc.nl W. www.yamaha-racing.com

AMA-SX: Hill takes first 2010 podium

RACE REPORT 17/01/2010 Hill takes first 2010 podium Josh Hill An LandM San Manuel Yamaha rider finished on the podium of the second round of the 2010 AMA Supercross/FIM World Championship at Chase Field in Phoenix but it was Josh Hill gaining his first silverware for the team instead of defending champion and Anaheim 1 winner James Stewart. Hill gave the 2010 YZ450F its second rostrum appearance in as many weeks last Saturday when he rode to a steady 3rd place in Arizona behind the two Ryans; Dungey and Villopoto. After setting the fastest time in the first practice session Stewart suffered a heavy fall in the qualification Heat and left trackside in some pain. He was able to participate and win the Last Chance race but in discomfort. In the Main Event the Floridian was tussling for a slot just inside the top ten when he tangled with arch-rival Chad Reed causing him to be lapped and drop down the order to 15th. Reed retired for his second DNF and apparently is now on the sidelines with a broken hand. Stewart catching up Stewart was able to obtain 6 points for his efforts in reaching the chequered flag but has slipped from 1st to 7th after 2 of 17 meetings in the 2010 schedule. Hill meanwhile survived his own scare prior to his run to 3rd position: "I had a big crash in practice," he said. "I almost got into a head-on collision with [Fabien] Izoird, but I came out of that and didn't get hurt. I just got good starts, which is something I don't usually do, so it was awesome. I was just able to keep a good track position." The 20 year old celebrated his fifth podium in the supercross class and finished just ahead of Ivan Tedesco, who was 4th, with Justin Brayton taking another top-ten finish with 8th place. Broc Tickle was 5th on the YZ250F in the West Coast Lites series and Yamaha Monster Energy Motocross Team's Gautier Paulin finished the second Main Event of his career in 12th after a mediocre start. Round three will take place next weekend back in the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Los Angeles. Circuit Length: unknown Crowd: NA Weather: Dry Lap Record: 0'51.216 (Ricky Carmichael, 01/01/2005) Last Years Winner: James Stewart 2010 AMA-SX Phoenix, AZ 17/01/2010 Race 1 - 20 Laps Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Total Time 1 Ryan Dungey Suzuki USA 18'09.406 2 Ryan Villopoto Kawasaki USA 0'06.053 3 Josh Hill Yamaha USA 0'13.094 4 Ivan Tedesco Yamaha USA 0'17.388 5 Andrew Short Honda USA 0'22.908 6 Kevin Windham Honda USA 0'25.322 7 Austin Stroupe Suzuki USA 0'28.008 8 Justin Brayton Yamaha USA 0'30.858 9 David D Millsaps Honda USA 0'43.755 10 Thomas Hahn Yamaha USA 0'53.034 11 Manuel Gomes Rivas Kawasaki ESP -1Laps 12 Kyle Chisholm Yamaha USA -1Laps 13 Nicholas Wey Kawasaki USA -1Laps 14 Jason Thomas Honda USA -1Laps 15 James Stewart Yamaha USA -1Laps 18 Grant Langston Yamaha RSA -3Laps Rider Standings 16/01/2010 Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Points 1. Ryan Dungey Suzuki USA 47 2. Ryan Villopoto Kawasaki USA 38 3. Josh Hill Yamaha USA 35 4. Kevin Windham Honda USA 35 5. Andrew Short Honda USA 34 6. Ivan Tedesco Yamaha USA 32 7. James Stewart Yamaha USA 31 8. Justin Brayton Yamaha USA 26 9. David D Millsaps Honda USA 24 10. Thomas Hahn Yamaha USA 21 11. Austin Stroupe Suzuki USA 17 12. Nicholas Wey Kawasaki USA 17 13. Grant Langston Yamaha RSA 14 14. Manuel Gomes Rivas Kawasaki ESP 10 15. Kyle Chisholm Yamaha USA 9 24. Jason Lawrence Yamaha USA 4 25. Josh Grant Yamaha USA 1 Manufacturer Standings 16/01/2010 Pos. Manufacturer Points 1. Suzuki 47 2. Yamaha 45 3. Kawasaki 38 4. Honda 36 Yamaha Racing Communications Hoogte Kadijk 61 HS / 1018 BE Amsterdam / The Netherlands T. +31 (0) 20 330 2709 / F. +31 (0) 20 420 9470 E. office@yrc.nl W. www.yamaha-racing.com

Dakar 2010: Double top five finish for Yamaha

News  17/01/2010  Double top five finish for Yamaha at 2010 Dakar Fretigne in the dunes Portugal's Helder Rodrigues has completed the 9000km, 14 stage loop through Argentina and Chile that formed the 2010 Dakar rally in a fine fourth place on the WR450F. The 30 year old was one position ahead of France's David Fretigne who added to his Dakar stage win tally by earning victory on the second day. The WR accumulated 10 top three results in total through the endurance and skill of both riders in the 32nd edition of the historic and challenging event. Rodrigues was hunting for a podium place in the latter half of the two-week rally and traversed a variety of terrain and conditions in what was the second year of the spectacle being based in South America. The Enduro expert finished in the top three in four stages and dropped out of the first ten only once across the entire fourteen. Helder Rodrigues "I am really happy because I proved I have the speed and consistency to run at the front of the Dakar," he said. "I am in good shape and arrived to the finish without any injuries or physical problems and I am really motivated to do well again here. I am one of the youngest riders among the leaders and after this result I feel that I win the Dakar; this will be a dream and I hope I can achieve it soon." Although Rodrigues could not topple Cyril Despres, who had led from the third stage, to give Yamaha their tenth Dakar triumph he was nevertheless the highest runner for the brand, just over half an hour in front of Fretigne. The Frenchman, a former winner of seven Dakar stages prior to the 2010 trek and also a victor in the old 450cc classification, had a bittersweet run through the continent. Celebration in stage two and a further four more runner-up positions were ultimately undone by an electrical problem on stage three that cost the Dakar veteran the better part of two hours. "I did not achieve my goal of third place but to finish fifth despite losing one hour and forty-five minutes with a problem in the dunes, well, I could not hope for better," reflected 'Fretos', who had charged from 20th place in the standings after his misfortune. "I won a stage and was pretty consistent throughout. I showed that I can be considered a candidate for victory." Fretigne and Pain 2010 was the first year in which all motorcycles were operating near a level 'playing field' with a technical limit of 450cc; larger capacity machines faced air restrictions. Only 450cc bikes will be permitted in 2011. "Next year we will all be on 450s so I am already impatient for 2011 when we will all be on equal machines; the competition has been revived," added Fretigne. Fellow Frenchman Olivier Pain was 9th overall, placing three Yamahas in the final top ten. Yamaha dominated the quad category thanks to the skills of Argentinean brothers Marco and Alejandro Patronelli respectively with their YFM700Rs. Marco, runner-up in 2009, clinched the title with a commanding lead of over two hours. Along with his older brother the South American's ruled six stages. Yamaha filled five positions in the top six with Spain's Juan Manuel Gonzalez in third, Poland's Rafal Sonik in fifth and Argentina Sebastien Halpern in sixth. In total Yamaha grabbed ten stage wins from a possible fourteen. "In my dreams I could not have imagined this; two brothers finishing first and second at the Dakar! I think it is a bit of history for the rally," said the winner. "This was a really hard Dakar and the toughest part was the climb through the north of Chile and Antofagasta, navigation was tricky and it seemed to never-end. I want to thank my team and my family who always supported me." Yamaha Racing Communications Hoogte Kadijk 61 HS / 1018 BE Amsterdam / The Netherlands T. +31 (0) 20 330 2709 / F. +31 (0) 20 420 9470 E. office@yrc.nl W. www.yamaha-racing.com

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Wilco Zeelenberg joins Fiat Yamaha as Lorenzo's Team Manager

News Gerno di Lesmo, Italy 12/01/2010  Wilco Zeelenberg joins Fiat Yamaha as Lorenzo's Team Manager Yamaha Motor Racing Srl is pleased to announce the appointment of Wilco Zeelenberg as Team Manager for Jorge Lorenzo in the Fiat Yamaha Team. Dutchman Zeelenberg joins the team from Yamaha's World Supersport Team, where he won the World Championship in 2009 with Cal Crutchlow. Zeelenberg previously had a successful career as a rider, contesting 100 Grands Prix from 1986 to 1995, racing with three different manufacturers including Yamaha. From 1995 to 2000 he then raced in the World Super Sport championship. On retirement from racing he joined Yamaha Motor Europe as Technical Coordinator and Test Rider until 2008, when he took over the role of Team Manager for the Yamaha World Super Sport Team. Zeelenberg lives in Holland and is married with two children. Lin Jarvis, Managing Director for Yamaha Motor Racing Srl, added, "I would like to congratulate Wilco on his appointment and wish him every success in his new challenge. I am confident that the Team and Jorge will benefit from Wilco's long experience as a rider, a Yamaha racing technician and more recently as a successful Team Manager. We look forward to integrating him into the Fiat Yamaha Team working alongside Davide Brivio, both Team Managers being under the supervision of Team Director Masahiko Nakajima." "After nine years working for Yamaha I am very proud to be joining the official Yamaha MotoGP team," said Zeelenberg. "It's a big reward and I am very excited about this new challenge. Jorge is a fantastic rider and I cannot wait to start working with him and the crew. The team is already a well-oiled machine and I am thrilled to be fitting into it. It's clear that there are four main contenders for the title and Jorge is one of those four. I am a very competitive person, I will do everything I can in the team to create the right atmosphere and fight for the championship title." Yamaha Racing Communications Hoogte Kadijk 61 HS / 1018 BE Amsterdam / The Netherlands T. +31 (0) 20 330 2709 / F. +31 (0) 20 420 9470 E. office@yrc.nl W. www.yamaha-racing.com