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Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Miller Dynojet Pro Sportbike Recap

Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Miller Dynojet Pro Sportbike Recap

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From a press release release issued  by Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha:

Tandem In Tooele As Garrett Gerloff Wins Pro Sportbike Championship With A Race Win At Miller Motorsports Park; Teammate JD Beach Finishes Second In Race, Third In Championship

Tooele, UT – May 25, 2014 – They say you never forget your first professional championship, and for Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha rider Garrett Gerloff, his first Pro Sportbike title came at the young age of 18. Garrett won today’s 20-lap race at Miller Motorsports Park in dominant fashion, stretching out a lead of more than 11 seconds by the time he took the checkered flag to wrap up the Pro Sportbike Championship in the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha.

Garrett’s teammate JD Beach had his best finish of the Superbike Shootout series. He got a great start off the front row of the grid and led for part of the first lap until Garrett passed him. JD remained safely in second place for the remainder of the race.

After the win and wrapping up the championship, Garrett said, “I thought I got a good jump at the start, but JD got by me on the first lap. I really wanted this championship, and I worked hard to build a lead so that I didn’t have to fight so hard towards the end of the race. I’m excited to win my first pro national championship for my team. They’ve worked tirelessly to give me the best bike out there.”

“Race starts have always been a strong point for me because of my dirt track background where the starts are critical,” JD commented. “I knew that Garrett was going to be fast, so I knew I needed to get a good start and try to stay up front. Garrett got past me, and I just tried to stay with him as best I could. To finish second is a great feeling, and I have to thank my team so much for all their hard work.”

Next weekend, the Y.E.S./Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha team will be back in action as the AMA Pro Road Racing season resumes with the Subway SuperBike Doubleheader at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

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Gerloff Tops Dynojet Pro Sportbike Warm-Up At Arai Mountain Nationals

Garrett Gerloff Dynojet Leads Pro Sportbike Warm-Up At Arai Mountain Nationals

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Miller Motorsports Park West Course

Tooele, Utah

Dynojet Pro Sportbike Provisional Warm-Up Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Garrett Gerloff (Yam YZF-R6), 1:30.053

2. JD Beach (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.176

3. Bobby Fong (Tri Daytona 675R), 1:31.526

4. Benny Solis, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.553

5.Jake Zemke (Hon CBR600RR), 1:32.280

6. Joe Roberts (Hon CBR600RR), 1:32.368

7. Bryce Prince (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.651

8. Chad Lewin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.168

9. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.320

10. Ryan Matter (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.644

11. Michael Gilbert (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.301

12. Chad Swain (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.893

13. Joshua Picard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:37.622

14. Danielle Diaz (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:38.719

15. Patricia Fernandez (Yam YZF-R6), 1:39.567

16. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6), 1:40.278

17. Brian Childree (Hon CBR600RR), no time recorded

18. Mark Harper (Tri Daytona 675R), no time recorded

19. Kyle Wyman (Yam YZF-R6), no time recorded

Gerloff Breaks Lap Record, Takes Dynojet Pro Sportbike Pole Position At Arai Mountain Nationals

Garrett Gerloff On Pole In Dynojet Pro Sportbike At Arai Mountain Nationals

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Miller Motorsports Park West Course

Tooele, Utah

Dynojet Pro Sportbike Provisional Qualifying Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Garrett Gerloff (Yam YZF-R6), 1:29.772 (new lap record)

2. Benny Solis, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6), 1:30.712

3. Bobby Fong (Tri Daytona 675R), 1:30.784, crash

4. JD Beach (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.503

5. Joe Roberts (Hon CBR600RR), 1:31.506, crash

6. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR600RR), 1:31.963

7. Michael Gilbert (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.254

8. Ryan Matter (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.451

9. Bryce Prince (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.075

10. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.630

11. Chad Swain (Yam YZF-R6), 1:35.263

12. Kyle Wyman (Yam YZF-R6), 1:35.388

13. Shannon Moham (Yam YZF-R6), 1:36.883

14. Brian Childree (Hon CBR600RR), 1:37.739

15. Joshua Picard (Yam YZF-R6), 1:37.768

16. Danielle Diaz (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:38.031

17. Mark Harper (Tri Daytona 675R), 1:38.292

18. Patricia Fernandez (Yam YZF-R6), 1:39.763

19. Chad Lewin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:41.748, crash

Yamaha U.S. Road Racing Teams Looking To Clinch Two Superbike Shootout Championships This Weekend At Miller Motorsports Park In Utah

Yamaha U.S. Road Racing Teams Looking To Clinch Two Superbike Shootout Championships At Arai Mountain Nationals

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From a press release issued by Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.:

Cypress, CA – May 21, 2014 – The GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented By Yamaha concludes with the Arai Mountain Nationals this weekend at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT. The Yamaha U.S. Road Racing Teams are leading both the Pro Sportbike and Pro Superbike points standings, and the big-blue crew and riders will be working hard to win both races this weekend and clinch the championships in both classes.

The previous two rounds of the Superbike Shootout–at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, and at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA–have been well-attended by fans who have not only seen great racing on track, but have gotten autographs and met the Yamaha U.S. Road Racers up-close in the paddock. There will be more of the same excitement and Yamaha activities this weekend at Miller Motorsports Park, and Yamaha also extends a special invitation to American service men and women to visit the Yamaha hospitality area during the race weekend.

Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Superbike
Leading the Pro Superbike class aboard his #2 Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha YZF-R1 is Cameron Beaubier, who will be going for the win and the Superbike Shootout championship on Miller Motorsports Park’s 10-turn, 2.183-mile West Course. He’ll face strong competition from right within his own team, however, as three-time U.S. Superbike champ Josh Hayes will be going all out for the win aboard his #4 Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha R1.

“Miller has a lot of cool things to offer both the riders and the fans,” Josh commented. “It’s fast and flowing, with some hard braking, and it’s a great place to watch racing. Cameron and I are looking to put on a great show, and I’m going to do my best to get the win over my very fast teammate.”

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Garrett Gerloff, rider of the #8 Y.E.S./Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha YZF-R6, is currently tied for the points lead in Pro Sportbike, and a win at Miller will clinch the championship for the 18-year-old Texan. According to Garrett, “Miller is one of my favorite tracks, and I’ve done a lot of laps around that circuit. I’ll be trying hard to get the win and wrap up my first professional road racing championship this weekend.”

Garrett’s teammate JD Beach, who is brand-new to the Y.E.S./Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha team this year, has been acclimating quickly to his new #6 R6 and is working well with experienced crew chief Geoff Cesmat. JD will be looking to improve even more this weekend with a podium finish at Miller.

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 on Sunday, May 25, from 1:00 to 1:30 PM MST.

Get Yourself Race Ready With Yamaha’s Latest Video
Yamaha has put together a video featuring highlights from the first two Superbike Shootout rounds, as well as last year’s visit to Miller Motorsports Park, so check it out: http://youtu.be/voZ7EmBEF34

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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!

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Yamaha Calls First Two Rounds Of GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout "A Huge Success"

Yamaha “Very Proud To Be Involved With The Superbike Shootout”

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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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Garrett Gerloff

Yamaha Extended Service/Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Sonoma Dynojet Pro Sportbike Recap

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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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Arai Pacific Nationals Dynojet Pro Sportbike Results

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Arai Pacific Nationals hosted by AFM

GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented by Yamaha

Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California

Dynojet Pro Sportbike Race Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Garrett Gerloff (Yam YZF-R6), 20 laps, 33:18.834

2. Bobby Fong (Tri Daytona 675R), -1.803 seconds

3. Bryce Prince (Yam YZF-R6), -24.962

4. JD Beach (Yam YZF-R6), -32.393

5. Chad Lewin (Yam YZF-R6), -69.804

6. Michael Gilbert (Yam YZF-R6), -80.806

7. Thomas Montano (Tri Daytona 675R), -1 lap

8. Stephen Rue (Hon CBR600RR), -1 lap

9. Jason Catching (Suz GSX-R60), -1 lap

10. Darren James (Yam YZF-R6), -1 lap

11. Roi Holster (Yam YZF-R6), -1 lap

12. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6), -2 laps, DNF, crash

13. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR600RR), -8 laps, DNF, crash

14. Joe Roberts (Hon CBR600RR), -8 laps, DNF, crash

15. Benny Solis, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6), -8 laps, DNF, crash

16. Michael Barnes (MV Agusta F3 675), -9 laps, DNF

17. David Christensen (Yam YZF-R6), -12 laps, DNF

18. Mario Alvarez II (Yam YZF-R6), -16 laps, DNF

19. Erick Yahir Sanchez (Yam YZF-R6), -16 laps, DNF

20. Charles “CJ” Weaver (Yam YZF-R6), DNS

Arai Pacific Nationals Dynojet Pro Sportbike Warmup Results

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Arai Pacific Nationals hosted by AFM

GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented by Yamaha

Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California

Dynojet Pro Sportbike Warm-Up Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Garrett Gerloff (Yam YZF-R6), 1:39.540

2. Bobby Fong (Tri Daytona 675R), 1:39.948

3. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR600RR), 1:40.770

4. Joe Roberts (Hon CBR600RR), 1:41.017

5. Benny Solis, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6), 1:41.385

6. Bryce Prince (Yam YZF-R6), 1:42.295

7. JD Beach (Yam YZF-R6), 1:42.313

8. Chad Lewin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:43.583

9. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6), 1:43.949

10. Michael Gilbert (Yam YZF-R6), 1:44.323

11. Erick Yahir Sanchez (Yam YZF-R6), 1:44.480

12. Charles “CJ” Weaver (Yam YZF-R6), 1:44.951

13. Mario Alvarez II (Yam YZF-R6), 1:46.309

14. Thomas Montano (Tri Daytona 675R), 1:46.641

15. Roi Holster (Yam YZF-R6), 1:47.758

16. Stephen Rue (Hon CBR600RR), 1:47.958

17. Michael Barnes (MV Agusta F3 675), 1:50.047

18. David Christensen (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.014

19. Darren James (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.586

20. Joshua Picard (Yam YZF-R6), no time recorded

21. Jason Catching (Suz GSX-R600), no time recorded