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Tony Cairoli column April 2008

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:01:00

Hi everyone

Thanks for clicking here to read my first column of the year, it is always a pleasure to sit and talk and get some news and views.

Well, we had an incredible 2007 season, probably more than we could have e

YMMT ready for Bulgarian GP this weekend

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:01:00

The fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship will take place at one of the best circuits on the calendar this weekend as the visit to Sevlievo not only kicks the series back into life after a two week break but also initiates the first meeting of five in the first ever Women’s World Championship.

Prumm injures knee before first WMX-GP

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:01:00

New rider column available

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:01:00

Find out what Broc's been up to in the off season..

Chilling out in the off season

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:01:00

Hello Everyone! I’ve been quiet for a couple of months so I wanted to catch up and let you know what I’ve been up to in the off season! I’ve been having a great time at home in Australia catching up with my family and friends so I’ll dive straight in and tell you what I’ve been doing in Oz.

Nico Aubin in his own words

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:01:00

After an impressive debut season with the YZ250FM in which he clinched his first Grand Prix victory (Czech Republic) and earned another two years with the Ricci Racing team in the MX2 world championship Nico Aubin is currently enjoying a lofty status in the sport. The likeable and articulate Frenchman is noted for his sty

New columns now online

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:01:00

The first literary offerings of 2008 from Yamaha Monster Motocross Team’s Josh Coppins and David Philippaerts can now be found online in the Rider Lounge.

Current MX1-GP series leader Philippaerts has penned his first entry since joining the team last winter and introdu

April column Josh Coppins

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:01:00

Hey there readers,

As I write this were two GPs into the 2008 season and I’m in Portugal getting ready for round three. Both rounds so far have been wet, Valkenswaard not too bad but Spain, well, it doesn’t get a lot wetter than it was there!
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April column David Philippaerts

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:01:00

Hi everyone. This is my first column for Yamaha and it is a nice opportunity for me to explain some things about my life as we go through the season. I hope to give you some updates not only about my racing this year but also what I am doing away from the track and anything interesting that happens. <

Update on Lorenzo's ankle injuries

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:01:00

Having flown straight back to Spain on Sunday night following his stunning ride to fourth place in Shanghai last weekend, Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo visited the Dexeus Institue in Barcelona on Monday morning for further examination by world-renowned specialist Dr. Xavier Mir.

Giggle becomes official Fiat Yamaha Team paddock scooter

Mon, 5 May 2008 00:01:00

The fantastic and unique-styled Yamaha Giggle has been given a thorough stamp of approval thanks to its official adoption by the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP team. The retro-sculpted 50cc fuel-injected four-stroke will carry the personnel of the factory squad around the circuits and paddocks of the 2008 MotoGP championship and no doubt the manageable en

Coppins on the 08 MX1-GP series and the future

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:01:00

Yamaha Monster Motocross Team’s Josh Coppins is no stranger to adversity having missed out on what seemed like a certain Rider’s MX1-GP Championship in his first year riding the YZ450FM in 2007 and has spent the first two Grand Prix of this season recovering from two broken toes and regaining precious time on the track.

Cairoli now turning heads on four wheels

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:01:00

MX2-GP World Champion Antonio Cairoli recently took delivery of Yamaha’s extreme 4x4 Rhino vehicle to continue his off-road exploits. The 22 year old Sicilian, of the Yamaha Red Bull De Carli team, travelled to the headquarters of Yamaha Motor Italy to pick-up his new mode of transportation.

Yamaha World Supersport Team round up Assen tests

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:01:00

A two day test for the Yamaha World Supersport Team at the Dutch TT-Assen circuit proved to be a useful operation for the team on their way to the fourth round of the World Supersport Championship to be held at that same venue next week. During the private tests - last week Thursday and today - the team had the opportunit

Coppins back in the groove ahead of motocross Spanish Grand Prix

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:01:00

Yamaha Monster Motocross Team’s Josh Coppins is ready to lift his push for the 2008 MX1-GP World Championship up a gear this weekend at Bellpuig for the Grand Prix of Spain and the second round of the series after almost two weeks of training and further recuperation from his broken toes.

Gundersen due for knee op and Campano moves to MX1-GP

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:01:00

UTag Yamaha.com’s Kenneth Gundersen is likely to miss the rest of the 2008 FIM MX1-GP World Championship after he was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and further damage inside the joint. His place on the YZ450F will be taken by team-mate Carlos Campano this weekend at Bellpuig for the Gra

Motocross photo-shoot images go online

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:01:00

A selection of images for viewing and download from the 2008 motocross pre-season photo-shoot have now been posted live on www.yamaha-racing.com.

The session took place over three days with additional studio time for the YZ450FM and YZ250F in Milan. The Yamaha Monster M

Motocross photo-shoot images go online

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:01:00

Motocross photo-shoot images go online

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:01:00

2008 JOGRR MotoGP: Three year at the top

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:01:00

On 27 March 2008 at the 2008 Jerez Moto GP, MotoGP organization Dorna Sports formally named Yamaha’s JogRR MotoGP scooter as the MotoGP World Championship’s official paddock bike for the third year in a row.

Prumm to take on Dutch championship round

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:01:00

Double FIM Women’s World Cup winner and new Van Beers Yamaha rider Katherine Prumm will attempt to make a small piece of history in three weeks time when she strives to become the first female to qualify and participate in the Jumbo Dutch Motocross championship. The New Zealander, who has been based in the Netherlands sin

Lorenzo receovering well after successful operation on right arm

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:01:00

Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo is recovering well after undergoing a successful operation on his right arm. The 20-year-old has suffered from pain due to Compartmental Syndrome, often referred to as ‘Arm Pump’, during the first three races and the operation was performed yesterday afternoon by Dr. Xavier Mir, head o

Katherine's Pen: First diary entry April 2008

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:01:00

Well I left New Zealand to start my European adventure on Sunday 16th March after winning the Auckland Women’s Championships. I also rode in the MX2 Class which was good practice leading up to my World Championship campaign. After all that racing I headed home for a quick shower, a final check of the bags and then it was

Valuable day's work for Rossi sets him up for Chinese challenge

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:01:00

After his hard fought third in yesterday’s Portuguese Grand Prix, Fiat Yamaha Team rider Valentino Rossi was back out on track today for a one-day test at Estoril. The team are anxious to take every chance to continue the crucial development process between the Yamaha M1 and the Bridgestone tyres and today’s test was focu

Nina Prinz takes impressive win at Misano on YZF-R1

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:01:00

During the first round of the European Championship Road Racing Women’s 1000cc held at Misano Adriatico (Italy) last weekend, Nina Prinz (Team Yamaha Motor Germany) debuted on the R1 and took it to an impressive victory. The reigning European champion, from Mannheim/Leutkirch in Germany, had been consistently fast during