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Josh Hayes On RaceFuelZ Pro Superbike Pole At Arai Mountain Nationals
Miller Motorsports Park West Course
Tooele, Utah
RaceFuelZ Pro Superbike Qualifying Results (all on Dunlop tires):
1. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R1), 1:27.979 (new lap record)
2. Chris Fillmore (KTM RC8R), 1:28.358
3. Cameron Beaubier (Yam YZF-R6), 1:29.133
4. David Anthony (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.490
5. Chris Ulrich (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:29.835
6. Marcel Irnie (BMW S1000RR), 1:30.443
7. Oleg Oianykh (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:30.647
8. Peter deGraaf (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.174
9. Jesse Sherstan (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.861
10. Mathew Orange (BMW S1000RR), 1:32.007
11. Michael Bradshaw (BMW S1000RR), 1:32.089
12. Daytona Anderson (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.773
13. Ryan Brand (BMW S1000RR), 1:32.950
14. Johnny Rock Page (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:34.075
15. Kevin Dolan (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:34.519
16. Erik Postnieks (BMW S1000RR), 1:36.580
17. Joy Higa (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:36.844
Yamaha “Very Proud To Be Involved With The Superbike Shootout”
From a press release issued by Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.:
Two Down And One To Go In Highly Successful GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha
Cypress, CA – May 9, 2014 – With the third and final round of the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha set to commence with the Arai Mountain Nationals on May 24 and 25 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT, the first two rounds of the series have been called a huge success by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
According to Keith McCarty, Motorsports Racing Division Manager for Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., “The enthusiastic turnout of fans at the Yamaha SoCal Nationals at Auto Club Speedway and at the Arai Pacific Nationals at Sonoma Raceway was terrific. We wanted to bring professional road racing to venues in the Western part of the U.S., and thousands of fans have attended these races, met our four Yamaha riders, gotten posters and memorabilia autographed, and they’ve also seen a lot of really exciting racing, too. It makes all of us at Yamaha very proud to be involved with the Superbike Shootout.”
Yamaha Road Racers Lead Both Superbike Shootout Race Classes
After two rounds of the Superbike Shootout, Yamaha riders are leading both Pro classes. In Pro Superbike, Cameron Beaubier is at the top of the standings following his dominant win at Sonoma Raceway, and in Pro Sportbike, Garrett Gerloff is tied for the lead after his win at Sonoma. Both championships will be decided at Miller Motorsports Park.
If You Missed Any Of The Races So Far, Don’t Miss The Videos
Don’t worry if you missed either or both of the first two rounds of the Superbike Shootout because Yamaha has you covered. To check out the playlists of Yamaha videos from the Yamaha SoCal Nationals and the Arai Pacific Nationals, click on the following links:
And, since the AMA Pro Road Racing season is set to start up again on May 30 through June 1 with the Subway Superbike Doubleheader at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, why not also check out the library of Yamaha videos from Daytona? Click on the following link:
Don’t Miss The Arai Mountain Nationals At Miller Motorsports Park
There is just one round left to decide it all in the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha, and that’s the Arai Mountain Nationals on the weekend of May 24 and 25 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT, not far from Salt Lake City. Make plans now to be there for the exciting finale.
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Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Sonoma RacefuelZ Pro Superbike Recap
Sonoma, CA – May 4, 2014 – Everything came up smelling like roses for Roseville, CA, resident Cameron Beaubier as he started from the pole and won Round Two of the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha at his home track, Sonoma Raceway. Cameron’s teammate and three-time Superbike Champion Josh Hayes came in second in Sunday’s Pro Superbike race to make it a 1-2 finish for the Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha team.
Cameron, who was last year’s AMA Pro Racing Daytona Sportbike Champion, is having a phenomenal rookie season on his #2 Yamaha YZF-R1. Already a winner at Daytona in March in the AMA Pro SuperBike series, the northern Californian has now added a victory to his resume in the Superbike Shootout, as well.
When the race went green, Cameron got off to a good start, but he got balked on the inside in turn one, which shuffled him back to fifth. Undaunted, he went to work and began to make rapid and smooth move progress back to the front. He managed to pass Josh who was, as always, his toughest competitor on track, and then he managed to stretch out a fairly comfortable lead.
Following his win, Cameron commented, “I started on the pole, which is on the inside here at Sonoma Raceway, so I kind of got pinched off in the first turn, which shuffled me back to fifth. This track is very technical, and I’m glad I’ve upped my training this year because it’s helped me handle the big R1. I was able to work myself back up to Josh, who was in the lead, and it wasn’t easy to get around him. It’s great to get this win on my home track and in front of my family and friends.”
After Cameron got balked at the start, Josh was able to work himself into the lead where he stayed for a number of laps until he made a little mistake with Cameron right behind him. That brief lapse enabled Cameron to take the lead where he stayed all the way to the checkers.
“I don’t feel like I can be unhappy with my race after the way the weekend started,” Josh said. I was riding smooth, putting together the best race I could. I made a little mistake, and it really cost me. I rode hard to try to catch back up to Cameron. He rode a great race. It’s been a long time since I’ve gotten beaten like that, so congrats to my teammate. He’s riding really well.”
After two rounds of the Superbike Shootout, Cameron is leading the championship and Josh is currently third. The final round of the Shootout will be May 24 and 25 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT.
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Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Sonoma Dynojet Pro Sportbike Recap
Sonoma, CA – May 4, 2014 – There aren’t many racetracks in the U.S. where Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha rider Garrett Gerloff hasn’t raced, but Sonoma Raceway was one of them. The first time was a charm for the Texan as he followed up his pole position from Saturday with an exciting Pro Sportbike win at Sonoma Raceway in Round Two of the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha. Garrett’s teammate JD Beach, meanwhile, improved on his qualifying position and finished just off the podium in fourth place.
The race was an exciting one from start to finish, and Garrett battled hard for the lead throughout the 20-lap contest. He moved to the front a couple of times, but he just couldn’t make it stick until the closing laps.
“I felt like I had something during those last couple of laps, and I was able to get back into the lead,” Garrett said. “It wasn’t an easy race, and (second-place finisher) Bobby (Fong) gave me all I could handle. We both ran a clean race, and it was fun. It’s been a little while since I’ve won, so I’m really glad to get the victory, especially here at Sonoma Raceway, where I’ve never raced before. I hope the fans enjoyed it as much as I did.”
After two rounds of the Superbike Shootout, Garrett is tied for the championship lead. The final round of the Shootout, to decide it all in Pro Sportbike, will be May 24 and 25 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT.
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Beaubier Has “Extra Motivation” To Win At Arai Pacific Nationals
Cypress, CA – April 29, 2014 – Following right on the heels of a very successful Round One of the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha, the Yamaha U.S. Road Racing Teams travel to northern California for this weekend’s Pacific Nationals at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA.
And, if this weekend’s Pacific Nationals are anything like the Yamaha SoCal Nationals last weekend, the fans are in for some great racing, as well as lots of activities that Yamaha has planned. In addition, Yamaha is extending a special invitation to American service men and women to visit the Yamaha hospitality area at Sonoma Raceway during the race weekend.
Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Superbike
After finishing second and third this past Sunday in a barnburner of a Pro Superbike race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, teammates Cameron Beaubier and Josh Hayes will go head-to-head on Sonoma Raceway’s 11-turn, 2.32-mile road course, and both Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike riders will be fighting hard for the win.
Cameron, who lives in nearby Roseville, said, “I’m really looking forward to putting on a good show and getting the win at Sonoma Raceway. The track is really close to where I live, and I’ve got a lot of family and friends coming out to see me. Of course, I always want to win every race I enter, but this weekend, there’s extra motivation to get the victory.”
Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Sportbike
Riding their #8 and #6 Yamaha YZF-R6 Sportbikes, Garrett Gerloff and JD Beach raced hard in this past Sunday’s Pro Sportbike race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, with Garrett finishing second and JD coming in fifth. Both riders are overjoyed to be racing again this weekend, so they improve on their Fontana results.
About this weekend’s Pacific Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, JD said, “One race weekend right after another is how I like to do things, and I really enjoy Sonoma Raceway. My fifth-place result at Fontana isn’t where my team and I want to be, so I’m super-motivated to get my Y.E.S./Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha R6 up front where it belongs.”
Meet Josh, Cameron, Garrett, and JD This Weekend
Yamaha’s “Fast Four” will be available to meet fans and sign autographs throughout the weekend, and a special team autograph session will take place at the Yamaha garage area on race day, which is Sunday, May 4, from 1:15 to 2:00 PM PST.
Tune In To MAVTV For All Three Rounds Of The GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha
All six races from the three-round GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha are being taped for airing later on MAVTV. Log on to www.MAVTV.com for the exact time and channel, and don’t miss it!
Also, if you missed any of Yamaha’s team videos from Auto Club Speedway that were posted on Facebook and Twitter, you can also watch them at www.YamahaMotorsports.com/Racing
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Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Riders Beaubier, Hayes Yamaha SoCal Nationals Race Recap
From a Press Release Issued by Yamaha:
Fontana, CA – April 27, 2014 – Round One of the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha was an absolute barnburner as the dynamic duo of Cameron Beaubier and Josh Hayes fought hard for the win in today’s Yamaha SoCal Nationals Pro Superbike Race at Auto Club Speedway. At the checkers, Cameron took second place while Josh finished third.
Josh led for the majority of the race, but he was balked in the closing laps by a couple of slower riders who not only forced the three-time Superbike Champion off his preferred racing line, but he and his #4 Yamaha YZF-R1 ended up literally off the track. The incident unfortunately pushed Josh back to fifth.
Meanwhile, Cameron was also in the lead pack and took up the cause for the Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha team, where he led the 20-lap race for part of lap 17 and all of lap 18. Cameron battled with his old Sportbike nemesis Martin Cardenas for the win, and Martin ultimately got the victory.
Josh got back up to fourth place and, right before the finish line, he managed to pass Roger Hayden for third.
After the race, Cameron said, “Martin and I had a great battle just like we used to in Sportbike. He was doing a good job blocking the inside line, so I tried to go on the outside and square him up. It was a fun race, and I wished I’d won, but I’m happy to get second today.”
“Overall, I feel pretty good about my day,” Josh commented. “I had about five guys come right up the back of me with only about three laps to go in the race, and I went off the track. I fought back and, on the last lap, got a really good drive coming onto the front straight. I passed Rog right at the stripe, so I’m really glad to get on the podium for my team.”
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Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Riders Gerloff, Beach Yamaha SoCal Nationals Race Recap
From a Press Release Issued by Yamaha:
Fontana, CA – April 27, 2014 – In Round One of the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha, Y.E.S./Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha teammates Garrett Gerloff and JD Beach both finished in the top five of today’s Yamaha SoCal Nationals Pro Sportbike Race at Auto Club Speedway. Garrett finished in second place after a spirited charge to the front, and JD netted a solid fifth-place result, while he continues to acclimate to his new team.
Garrett got a good start from the second row of the grid, but a missed shift caused his #8 Yamaha YZF-R6 Pro Sportbike to overrev, and it momentarily shut off as a safety precaution. He quickly got the bike running again and proceeded on his way, albeit a fair distance back in the field. Despite the adversity, Garrett went to work and started moving towards the lead. As the laps wound down, he made his way all the up to second place. Unfortunately, there weren’t enough laps left in race for Garrett to get close enough to challenge for the lead.
After the race, Garrett said, “I got a good launch and kind of missed a shift into second gear. The bike revved and stopped running, so that put me in a difficult situation. I didn’t give up, though, and I decided to just work on putting down fast lap after fast lap. I was happy that I was able to get back up to second place and get on the podium, but not so happy that I had a bad start.
If I could have been a bit little closer to the front, I might have been able to fight for the win. I’m glad that we have a race next weekend at Sonoma (Round Two of the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha at Sonoma Raceway) because I’m so hungry for a win!”
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Yamaha SoCal Nationals Set For This Weekend At Auto Club Speedway
From a Press Release Issued by Yamaha Motor Corp.,U.S.A.:
Cypress, CA – April 22, 2014 – Round One of the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha kicks off with the Yamaha SoCal Nationals this weekend at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The event is the first of a three-race series that will crown overall champions in two individual race classes: RaceFuelZ Pro Superbike and Dynojet Pro Sportbike.
For fans in southern California, the Yamaha SoCal Nationals are a perfect opportunity to see the best professional road racers in the U.S. compete head-to-head on a challenging race course located right in their back yard.
The Yamaha U.S. Road Racing teams will be in full force at this weekend’s event, and there’ll be lots of opportunities to see and talk face-to-face with the Yamaha riders and crew.
Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Superbike
Coming off their wins at Daytona International Speedway in March, three-time AMA Pro SuperBike champion Josh Hayes and last year’s AMA Pro Daytona SportBike champion Cameron Beaubier will both be in action at Auto Club Speedway, and they’ll be looking to add a second victory to their seasons. Josh will be aboard his #4 Yamaha YZF-R1 Superbike, while Cameron will be in the saddle of his #2 Yamaha R1 Superbike.
Josh, who lives in nearby Oceanside, said, “I’m really excited to be racing so close to home. It’s a rare treat to be able to drive from my house to the track and, who knows, maybe I’ll decide to pedal my road bicycle up to Fontana. I’m looking forward to racing in front of my friends and neighbors, and we’re hoping to see lots of SoCal Yamaha fans in attendance at Auto Club Speedway.”
Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Sportbike
Riding their #8 and #6 Yamaha YZF-R6 Sportbikes, Garrett Gerloff and JD Beach, are raring to race on the 21-turn, 2.36-mile road course at Auto Club Speedway. “GG” and “Jiggy Dog” will be giving it their all as they compete head-to-head against each other, as well as against a strong field of other Yamaha R6 pilots and Pro Sportbike riders aboard other makes.
About the upcoming weekend, Garrett said, “With Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.’s headquarters located not far from Auto Club Speedway, we hope to see a great turnout by Yamaha racing fans. If you ride a Yamaha or you’re a fan of Yamaha racing, or even if you’ve never been to a race before, come on out to Auto Club Speedway and watch us in action. We’d love to meet you.”
Meet Josh, Cameron, Garrett, and JD This Weekend
To give fans the best chance to meet and talk with the four Yamaha riders, two special events will be held, in addition to all the on-track racing action. On Saturday, April 26 from 1:30 to 2:15 PM PST in the Media/Rider Center in the infield paddock at Auto Club Speedway, Josh, Cameron, Garrett, and JD will participate in a special Q&A session where fans and track day riders can ask questions to Yamaha’s “Fast Four.”
And then, twice on Sunday, April 27–from 10:30 to 11:00 AM PST and 12:15 to 12:45 PM PST–Josh, Cameron, Garrett, and JD will be on hand to sign posters and autograph other memorabilia. The morning autograph session will take place at the teams’ garages in the infield paddock, while the afternoon autograph session will be at the Yamaha Product Display Area.
In addition, there will be contests, giveaways, and lots of other Yamaha-specific fan events throughout the weekend.
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Yamaha Is Presenting Sponsor For Three-Event GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout
From a press release issued by Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A.:
Cypress, CA – April 3, 2014 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., is proud to announce that it has signed on as sponsor for the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha, a three-event championship motorcycle road racing series that includes the Yamaha SoCal Nationals at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA on April 26-27; the Pacific Nationals at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA on May 3-4; and the Mountain Nationals at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT on May 24-25. The announcement was made by Bob Starr, General Manager of National Communications for Yamaha’s Motorsports Group.
“All of us at Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., are proud that Yamaha is the presenting sponsor for this new race series,” Starr commented. “We’re excited that our loyal customers and race fans in the Western part of the U.S. will now have three events to attend that are close to their homes, and they’ll be able to see for themselves just how breathtaking professional motorcycle road racing at this level is!”
Keith McCarty, Motorsports Racing Division Manager for Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., added, “I’m excited that Yamaha is now the presenting sponsor for the Shootout and that the fans will get the opportunity to see our Monster Energy Pro Superbike riders Josh Hayes and Cameron Beaubier, as well as our Y.E.S./Monster Energy Pro Sportbike riders Garrett Gerloff and JD Beach, compete in these three race weekends. We’re looking forward to seeing lots of fans come out to support the races and interact with our riders. Stay tuned for more information as the opening round of the Superbike Shootout draws near.”
Yamaha Expands 2014 Road Racing Contingency Program
In related news, Mike Guerra, Racing Division Department Manager for Yamaha, announced that Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., has extended its 2014 Road Racing Contingency Program to include the GEICO Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha.
Guerra said. “Our Contingency Program rewards aspiring Yamaha road racers, so we’re pleased to be able to extend the Program so that Yamaha R1 and R6 riders who compete in the races that are part of the three-event Superbike Shootout will be rewarded for their results.”
For complete details on how to register, along with specific information on which racing classes are included, visit the Road Racing Contingency page of the Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Website at www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/racing/RoadRace_Contingency.aspx
