Yamaha to back six teams with bLU cRU support for the 2016 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., announced that it will back a total of six teams with its bLU cRU level of support in the 2016 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series.
According to the company, these six as satellite teams are contracted to Yamaha for factory support of varying levels, including but not limited to research and development, technical support, motorcycle and parts support. However, unlike the Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha and Joe Gibbs Yamaha teams, these teams are also eligible for bLU cRU factory contingency support. Yamaha Motorsports Racing Division Manager Keith McCarty said that the company is very excited to announce its backing of these six teams and is looking forward to supporting them in the 2016 supercross season.
“We’re very excited about our lineup of Yamaha bLU cRU support teams and riders,” McCarty said “Our YZ250F and YZ450F are proven race winners and Championship machines, and our teams and riders did very well in 2015. We’re looking forward to even bigger and better accomplishments for 2016.”
The six teams that will receive Yamaha support through the bLU cRU program are as follows:
CycleTrader.com/Rock River/Yamaha
A long-time bLU cRU support team, CycleTrader.com/Rock River/Yamaha is led by team owner Mike DuClos and team manager Christina Denny. Rock River will contest the 450SX class with Tommy Hahn, while Colt Nichols will race in 250SX West and Luke Renzland will race in 250SX East. Rock River will also continue to operate Yamaha’s successful “Pro Parts” program, offering emergency OEM parts at a discount to all racers at all Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross events, including the Monster Energy Cup.
51FIFTY Energy Drink/Yamaha
With team owner Carlos Vieira, team director Terry Beal, and team manager Craig Monty at the helm, 51FIFTY Energy Drink/Yamaha also returns for 2016 and will compete in 250SX West with former Husqvarna factory rider Zach Bell and Australian Hayden Mellross.
Barn Pros Racing/Yamaha
Founded in 2011 by Barn Pros’ Steve Oslund and managed by former pro racer Scot Steffy, the Barn Pros Racing/Yamaha team–with backing from Barn Pros, the nation’s leading barn manufacturer, and Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S.–is another returning bLU cRU support team. They will compete in 250SX West with riders Scott Champion, Austin Politelli, and Cole Martinez.
Blue Buffalo/Slater Skins/Yamaha
Owned and operated by John Slater, founder of Slater Racing Products and the creator of “Slater Skins,” the Blue Buffalo/Slater Skins/Yamaha team, managed by Larry Brooks, returns for 2016. The team’s title sponsor is Blue Buffalo All-Natural Pet Food, which is sold at big-box pet supply retailers Petco and PetSmart. Riders for the team include Michael Leib, who will race in 250SX West, and 2015 AMA Horizon Award Winner Benny Bloss, who will race in 250SX East.
Strikt/U.S. Racing/Yamaha
Led by team owner Billy Urban and managed by three-time AMA National Motocross Champion Marty Smith, Strikt/U.S.Racing/Yamaha is a new bLU cRU support team for 2016. Strikt/U.S. Racing/Yamaha will compete in 250SX West with Ryan Breece as its rider.
3D Racing/Yamaha
Bill Dill, team owner of new bLU cRU support team 3D Racing/Yamaha, will field Justin Rando in 250SX East.
For more information on Yamaha motorcycles, visit www.yamaha-motor.com. For more information on Yamaha’s 2016 bLU cRU amateur racer support program, visit www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/blucru.aspx
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