Yamaha bLU cRU Riders Honored for Racing Accomplishments
MARIETTA, Ga. –
December 19, 2019 – Yamaha Motor Corp.,
USA, continued its storied tradition of recognizing
Yamaha bLU cRU racers
who won motorsports championships during a special Wall of Champions
ceremony held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, December 18. With
more than 150 Yamaha employees in attendance, the company honored eight
inductees who won professional championships in the 2019 racing season
while competing with a Yamaha motorcycle, ATV, or Side-by-Side (SxS).
“This year was an exciting one for the Yamaha bLU cRU. Boasting
multiple championships and podium appearances, we are thrilled to welcome
these racers to the 2019 Wall of Champions,” said Steve Nessl,
Yamaha’s motorsports marketing manager. “The Yamaha Wall of Champions
not only represents the success of these talented riders and drivers, it
showcases our commitment to racing and producing world-class products.
From all of us at Yamaha, congratulations to the 2019 Wall of
Champions inductees. Thank you for representing Yamaha with
professionalism and competitive enthusiasm.”
The inductees received copies of their honorary plaques that will be added
to the Wall of Champions, which commemorates the accomplishments of past
and present champions, soon to be located at the Yamaha Motorsports office
in Marietta, Georgia. The list of 2019 inductees includes the
following champions:
Dylan Ferrandis – 2019
AMA 250 Supercross West Champion
Earning his first career Supercross win in Seattle this season, Dylan
Ferrandis secured three victories on his way to the 2019 AMA 250
Supercross West Championship. As part of the Monster Energy Star Yamaha
Racing Team and racing on the Yamaha YZ250F, Ferrandis backed up his
Supercross success with nine moto wins and four overall victories in the
AMA 250 Motocross National Championship.
Cameron Beaubier –
2019 FIM/AMA MotoAmerica Superbike Champion
Riding the Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Factory Racing YZF-R1, Cameron
Beaubier battled hard to earn the 2019 FIM/AMA MotoAmerica Superbike
championship. Beaubier won six races during the series, including the
nail-biting championship-deciding final race at Barber Motorsports Park.
With his achievement there, Beaubier became a four-time MotoAmerica
Superbike champion.
Cory Texter – 2019
American Flat Track (AFT) Production Twins Champion
It was a banner year for Cory Texter, who rode his G&G Racing Yamaha
MT-07 DT to the top spot in the 2019 AFT Production Twins
championship. After winning the first three races in the series in
dominant fashion, Texter rode smart to bring the championship title
home to Yamaha.
Walker Fowler – 2019
Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) XC1 Pro ATV Champion
Reigning GNCC XC1 Pro ATV champion, Walker Fowler earned his
fifth-straight title and the $10,000 Yamaha bLU cRU championship bonus. On his
WFR GBC Fly Racing-backed Yamaha YFZ450R, Walker earned a 79-point lead
with nine first-place finishes. Additionally, Fowler made history winning
his 50th XC1 Pro ATV race at round seven of the series, ending the season
with a total of 54 wins and as the third-most winningest GNCC ATV racer.
Traci Pickens – 2019
GNCC WXC ATV Champion
Traci Pickens added to her all-time leading women’s ATV racing record with
her 12th GNCC WXC championship. Aboard her GBC Motorsports Fly Racing
Yamaha YFZ450R, Pickens completed the season with seven first-place
finishes. Beating out all contenders – male and female – Pickens was
awarded GNCC’s ATV Rider of the Year for 2019, as well as AMA’s ATV
Athlete of the Year.
CJ Greaves – 2019
Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Midwest Pro Stock SxS Champion
CJ Greaves captured the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Midwest championship and
the $15,000 Yamaha bLU
cRU bonus in the Pro Stock SxS class with his Monster
Energy Maxxis Yamalube GYTR Greaves Motorsports Yamaha YXZ1000R.
Racing the pure sport Yamaha in dominating fashion with an
undefeated season, this is CJ’s third SxS championship.
Robert Stout – 2019
Production 1000 Lucas Oil Off-Road Champion
Robert Stout earned the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series championship in
the Production 1000 SxS class with his Magic Dry Yawpower Yamaha YXZ1000R,
receiving the $15,000 Yamaha bLU
cRU racing bonus.
Scott Wasz – 2019
Chasing the Triple by SXS Sports Pro Stock Champion
Featuring ice, short course, and cross-country SxS racing, Scott Wasz took
the number one plate in the Pro Stock class with his Dirt Syndicates Yamaha
YXZ1000R. Wasz won the first and second rounds of the series, and although
finishing fourth during the final race, was still able to earn
his first major SxS championship.
For more information about the Yamaha bLU
cRU program, including all guidelines and requirements
for motorcycle, ATV, and SxS racing, visit YamahabLUcRU.com. For
details regarding all Yamaha products, visit YamahaMotorsports.com.
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About Yamaha Motor
Corporation, USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the
Powersports industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings
include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles,
Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors,
Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist
Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Machines, Unmanned
Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, and much more. YMUS products
are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the
United States.
YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and
dealers in the United States. YMUS has a corporate office in California,
two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and
factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based
subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions
Bennett Marine (Florida) and Kracor Systems (Wisconsin), Skeeter Boats
(Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision
Propeller (Indiana).
For more information about Yamaha, visit YamahaMotorsports.com.