YAMAHA RACING TAKE VICTORY AT EMOTION FILLED CANBERRA EVENT

9/11/2009

After one of the most difficult weeks of his life, Yamaha rider Jay Marmont has claimed victory at the fourth round of the Monster Energy Super X Series in Canberra tonight.

With his daughter, Lila passing away just days ago, Marmont was inspirational, showing true professionalism and extraordinary strength in winning tonight's event.


In the Pro Lites, Kyle Cunningham bounced back from a fall in the opening race to win his first race since joining Serco Yamaha for the Australian Supercross season.
The fifth round of the 2009 Monster Energy Super X series will take place at Parramatta Stadium on Saturday November 14, 2009.

Pro Open Report
Jay Marmont has completed one of the most inspiring performances seen in Supercross history with the CDR Rockstar Yamaha rider taking victory at round four of the Monster Energy Super X series at Canberra Stadium tonight.
Marmont, who took the holeshot in each race and finished each of tonight's three motos second, third and first, dedicated his victory to his daughter, Lila who passed away on Thursday.


CDR Rockstar Yamaha Team Principal, Craig Dack said that after placing no pressure on Marmont to compete, the victory is one which he will remember forever.
"On behalf of the CDR Rockstar Yamaha team and Yamaha Motor Australia, tonight we salute Jay Marmont - a true champion and an incredible person along with his wife Abby who is an unsung hero after everything they have been through over the last six months," Dack said.
"To achieve what he [Jay Marmont] did tonight, will hold a place in our hearts forever."

While the crowd rode each lap of the race with Marmont it was a challenging night on track for his team-mate, Cheyne Boyd who fell during the first race and had his brake torn off. He recovered from the DNF and claimed 19th in the second race before finishing second to Marmont in the final race.

Monster Energy Super X Pro Open Round Four points
1. Jay MARMONT, Yamaha, 25
2. Daniel McCOY, KTM, 22
3. Dan REARDON, Honda,20
4. Michael BYRNE, Honda, 18
5. Tye SIMMONDS, KTM, 16
6. Chad REED, Kawasaki, 15
7. Troy CARROLL, Kawasaki, 14
8. Jeremy McGRATH, Honda, , 13
9. Craig ANDERSON, Kawasaki, 12
10. Cameron TAYLOR, Suzuki, 11
15.Cheyne BOYD, Yamaha, 6

Monster Energy Super X Pro Open championship standings
1. Dan REARDON, Honda, 89
2. Jay MARMONT, Yamaha,88
3. Chad REED, Kawasaki, 82
4. Tye SIMMONDS, KTM, 68
5. Daniel McCOY, KTM, 62
6. Cody MACKIE, Kawasaki, 54
7. Cheyne BOYD,Yamaha, 54
8. Craig ANDERSON, Kawasaki, 48
9. Cameron TAYLOR,Suzuki, 47
10. Troy CARROLL, Kawasaki, 45

Pro Lite Report
Serco Yamaha's Kyle Cunningham has recorded his first ever Monster Energy Super X race victory with the young American the first to the finish line in tonight's second race of the Triple Challenge at Canberra Stadium.

Unfortunately for Cunningham the race victory was not enough to provide him with his fourth consecutive podium finish after the YZ250F rider finished 18th and third in the other two races of the evening.The result means that Cunningham has slipped two positions in the championship to fourth.

"I got the heat victory then in the first moto, I came out a bit short on the triple and fell and couldn't get my bike started, so I finished way behind the lead pack which was pretty disappointing," Cunningham said.
"I was able to get the holeshot from the outside in the second race and won by four seconds and then in the third moto got caught up and lost a lot of time there and then got sixth overall."

Cunningham's team-mate, Kirk Gibbs finished inside the top three in the opening race before a fall in the second race saw the YZ250F rider finish the race in 16th position. He was able to recover and claim sixth in the final race and eighth for the round.
"My bike was good tonight, I struggled a bit during practice but we sorted a few of the issues out over the night and I felt quite comfortable," Gibbs said.
"I fell in the second race and my knee is a bit sore but I will back on the bike during the week and ready for Parramatta next weekend."

Yamaha supported rider, Ryan Marmont represented the manufacturer on the podium by finishing second overall.


Monster Energy Super X Pro Lites Round Four
1. Matt MOSS, Suzuki, 25
2. Ryan MARMONT, Yamaha, 22
3. Lawson BOPPING, Suzuki, 20
4. Luke STYKE, Yamaha, 18
5. Brendan HARRISON, Yamaha, 16
6. Kyle CUNNINGHAM, Yamaha, 15
7. Danny Anderson, KTM, 14
8. Kirk GIBBS, Yamaha, 13
9. Lewis Woods, Kawasaki, 12
10. Taylor POTTER, KTM, 11

Monster Energy Super X Pro Lites championship standings
1. Matt MOSS, Suzuki, 100
2. Lawson BOPPING, Suzuki, 78
3. Ryan MARMONT, Yamaha, 75
4. Kyle CUNNINGHAM, Yamaha, 75
5. Brendan HARRISON, Yamaha, 59
6. Kirk GIBBS, Yamaha, 56
7. Lewis WOODS, Kawasaki, 47
8. Danny ANDERSON, KTM, 46
9. Adam MONEA, Suzuki, 46
10. Luke ARBON, Kawasaki , 36



Words & Images: Yamaha Racing

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YAMAHA RACING TAKE VICTORY AT EMOTION FILLED CANBERRA EVENT

9/11/2009

After one of the most difficult weeks of his life, Yamaha rider Jay Marmont has claimed victory at the fourth round of the Monster Energy Super X Series in Canberra tonight.

With his daughter, Lila passing away just days ago, Marmont was inspirational, showing true professionalism and extraordinary strength in winning tonight's event.


In the Pro Lites, Kyle Cunningham bounced back from a fall in the opening race to win his first race since joining Serco Yamaha for the Australian Supercross season.
The fifth round of the 2009 Monster Energy Super X series will take place at Parramatta Stadium on Saturday November 14, 2009.

Pro Open Report
Jay Marmont has completed one of the most inspiring performances seen in Supercross history with the CDR Rockstar Yamaha rider taking victory at round four of the Monster Energy Super X series at Canberra Stadium tonight.
Marmont, who took the holeshot in each race and finished each of tonight's three motos second, third and first, dedicated his victory to his daughter, Lila who passed away on Thursday.


CDR Rockstar Yamaha Team Principal, Craig Dack said that after placing no pressure on Marmont to compete, the victory is one which he will remember forever.
"On behalf of the CDR Rockstar Yamaha team and Yamaha Motor Australia, tonight we salute Jay Marmont - a true champion and an incredible person along with his wife Abby who is an unsung hero after everything they have been through over the last six months," Dack said.
"To achieve what he [Jay Marmont] did tonight, will hold a place in our hearts forever."

While the crowd rode each lap of the race with Marmont it was a challenging night on track for his team-mate, Cheyne Boyd who fell during the first race and had his brake torn off. He recovered from the DNF and claimed 19th in the second race before finishing second to Marmont in the final race.

Monster Energy Super X Pro Open Round Four points
1. Jay MARMONT, Yamaha, 25
2. Daniel McCOY, KTM, 22
3. Dan REARDON, Honda,20
4. Michael BYRNE, Honda, 18
5. Tye SIMMONDS, KTM, 16
6. Chad REED, Kawasaki, 15
7. Troy CARROLL, Kawasaki, 14
8. Jeremy McGRATH, Honda, , 13
9. Craig ANDERSON, Kawasaki, 12
10. Cameron TAYLOR, Suzuki, 11
15.Cheyne BOYD, Yamaha, 6

Monster Energy Super X Pro Open championship standings
1. Dan REARDON, Honda, 89
2. Jay MARMONT, Yamaha,88
3. Chad REED, Kawasaki, 82
4. Tye SIMMONDS, KTM, 68
5. Daniel McCOY, KTM, 62
6. Cody MACKIE, Kawasaki, 54
7. Cheyne BOYD,Yamaha, 54
8. Craig ANDERSON, Kawasaki, 48
9. Cameron TAYLOR,Suzuki, 47
10. Troy CARROLL, Kawasaki, 45

Pro Lite Report
Serco Yamaha's Kyle Cunningham has recorded his first ever Monster Energy Super X race victory with the young American the first to the finish line in tonight's second race of the Triple Challenge at Canberra Stadium.

Unfortunately for Cunningham the race victory was not enough to provide him with his fourth consecutive podium finish after the YZ250F rider finished 18th and third in the other two races of the evening.The result means that Cunningham has slipped two positions in the championship to fourth.

"I got the heat victory then in the first moto, I came out a bit short on the triple and fell and couldn't get my bike started, so I finished way behind the lead pack which was pretty disappointing," Cunningham said.
"I was able to get the holeshot from the outside in the second race and won by four seconds and then in the third moto got caught up and lost a lot of time there and then got sixth overall."

Cunningham's team-mate, Kirk Gibbs finished inside the top three in the opening race before a fall in the second race saw the YZ250F rider finish the race in 16th position. He was able to recover and claim sixth in the final race and eighth for the round.
"My bike was good tonight, I struggled a bit during practice but we sorted a few of the issues out over the night and I felt quite comfortable," Gibbs said.
"I fell in the second race and my knee is a bit sore but I will back on the bike during the week and ready for Parramatta next weekend."

Yamaha supported rider, Ryan Marmont represented the manufacturer on the podium by finishing second overall.


Monster Energy Super X Pro Lites Round Four
1. Matt MOSS, Suzuki, 25
2. Ryan MARMONT, Yamaha, 22
3. Lawson BOPPING, Suzuki, 20
4. Luke STYKE, Yamaha, 18
5. Brendan HARRISON, Yamaha, 16
6. Kyle CUNNINGHAM, Yamaha, 15
7. Danny Anderson, KTM, 14
8. Kirk GIBBS, Yamaha, 13
9. Lewis Woods, Kawasaki, 12
10. Taylor POTTER, KTM, 11

Monster Energy Super X Pro Lites championship standings
1. Matt MOSS, Suzuki, 100
2. Lawson BOPPING, Suzuki, 78
3. Ryan MARMONT, Yamaha, 75
4. Kyle CUNNINGHAM, Yamaha, 75
5. Brendan HARRISON, Yamaha, 59
6. Kirk GIBBS, Yamaha, 56
7. Lewis WOODS, Kawasaki, 47
8. Danny ANDERSON, KTM, 46
9. Adam MONEA, Suzuki, 46
10. Luke ARBON, Kawasaki , 36



Words & Images: Yamaha Racing

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WR450F ENGINE WEDGED INTO TRACK CAR

University of Auckland Formula SAE

The University of Auckland race car team, FSAE:47, are currently in the final stages of preparing their 2009 car -the M09 - for competition in Australia in December. The team consists of approximately 30 students, who each year partake in the Formula SAE challenge, competing against teams from rival Universities from around the world. Each team must design, build and race their car themselves, as well as fund the team by sourcing sponsorship.


The M09's power train is a design departure from previous years and sees the car running on a highly modified single cylinder Yamaha WR450 with a custom crankcase. Early testing has shown the M09 to be incredibly competitive, showing improvements on the already impressive M08’s performance. The monocoque has returned from paint and is looking fantastic. All that remains now is to fine tune and test the car and get it into tip top shape ahead of the competition.


Last year the team placed 2nd in the design event, outperforming top teams from Australia, Germany and Japan, and with the progress made this year we have high hopes of achieving even better results. For more info please visit our website www.fsae.co.nz.

Words & Images: Bryan Wiggill

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WR450F ENGINE WEDGED INTO TRACK CAR

University of Auckland Formula SAE

The University of Auckland race car team, FSAE:47, are currently in the final stages of preparing their 2009 car -the M09 - for competition in Australia in December. The team consists of approximately 30 students, who each year partake in the Formula SAE challenge, competing against teams from rival Universities from around the world. Each team must design, build and race their car themselves, as well as fund the team by sourcing sponsorship.


The M09's power train is a design departure from previous years and sees the car running on a highly modified single cylinder Yamaha WR450 with a custom crankcase. Early testing has shown the M09 to be incredibly competitive, showing improvements on the already impressive M08’s performance. The monocoque has returned from paint and is looking fantastic. All that remains now is to fine tune and test the car and get it into tip top shape ahead of the competition.


Last year the team placed 2nd in the design event, outperforming top teams from Australia, Germany and Japan, and with the progress made this year we have high hopes of achieving even better results. For more info please visit our website www.fsae.co.nz.

Words & Images: Bryan Wiggill

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FIRST DUCATI STORY IN CHINA

SHANGHAI’S “MADE IN ITALY” SHOWCASE FOR DUCATI

Gabriele Del Torchio (Ducati Motor Holding President), together with Cristiano Silei (Ducati Vice President Sales) and Mirko Bordiga (Ducati Asia Pacific CEO), officially cut the ribbon at the inauguration of Ducati Shanghai, the first official store in China for the famous Italian motorcycle manufacturer late last month.

With this significant opening, Ducati is officially present in the Chinese motorcycle market.

According to Ducati the revision of vehicle use and registration rules within the most important Chinese cities has contributed to taking this important step. Growing recognition of Italian products in China, and in particular large capacity motorcycles, has further identified Ducati as the world-wide ambassador of “made in Italy“ excellence.

“In terms of potential development, the Asian Pacific Region today represents the most dynamic and interesting area worldwide,” declared Ducati President Gabriele Del Torchio during the store opening ceremony. “Ducati, whose dynamic mission has always been performance excellence, had to be present with a solid structure in this part of the world.

Last year we incorporated the regional offices in Shanghai and today we are happy and proud to announce our official presence in the Chinese market. Through our distribution network, we take on the prestigious role of “made in Italy” ambassadors with our motorcycles, renown all over the world for their sophisticated performance, technological innovation and winning tradition.

By opening in China, Ducati is present all over the world. The markets where our bikes are sold are now up to 80. This is not just the achievement of an important and significant number – it confirms our commitment towards the challenge we launched for the future.

Given the speed of Chinese economic development and growing interest towards “made in Italy”, we are convinced this is a tremendous opportunity for Ducati. We are proud to be here in China and, with this opening, mark the start a long and constructive road ahead."

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FIRST DUCATI STORY IN CHINA

SHANGHAI’S “MADE IN ITALY” SHOWCASE FOR DUCATI

Gabriele Del Torchio (Ducati Motor Holding President), together with Cristiano Silei (Ducati Vice President Sales) and Mirko Bordiga (Ducati Asia Pacific CEO), officially cut the ribbon at the inauguration of Ducati Shanghai, the first official store in China for the famous Italian motorcycle manufacturer late last month.

With this significant opening, Ducati is officially present in the Chinese motorcycle market.

According to Ducati the revision of vehicle use and registration rules within the most important Chinese cities has contributed to taking this important step. Growing recognition of Italian products in China, and in particular large capacity motorcycles, has further identified Ducati as the world-wide ambassador of “made in Italy“ excellence.

“In terms of potential development, the Asian Pacific Region today represents the most dynamic and interesting area worldwide,” declared Ducati President Gabriele Del Torchio during the store opening ceremony. “Ducati, whose dynamic mission has always been performance excellence, had to be present with a solid structure in this part of the world.

Last year we incorporated the regional offices in Shanghai and today we are happy and proud to announce our official presence in the Chinese market. Through our distribution network, we take on the prestigious role of “made in Italy” ambassadors with our motorcycles, renown all over the world for their sophisticated performance, technological innovation and winning tradition.

By opening in China, Ducati is present all over the world. The markets where our bikes are sold are now up to 80. This is not just the achievement of an important and significant number – it confirms our commitment towards the challenge we launched for the future.

Given the speed of Chinese economic development and growing interest towards “made in Italy”, we are convinced this is a tremendous opportunity for Ducati. We are proud to be here in China and, with this opening, mark the start a long and constructive road ahead."

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GROOMBRIDGE STEPS UP

Words & Pic: Suzuki

OCTOBER 26, 2009: With his team boss sidelined through injury, it was expected that Taupo’s Brad Groombridge would step up and fill the void.
And that’s exactly what the 19-year-old did on his home track in Taupo on Sunday.
Groombridge took his Suzuki RM-Z450 to three wins from three starts at the sand and pumice-based Digger McEwen Motorcycle Park facility in Taupo’s industrial area, winning both the MX1 class outright and also taking the main prize for the day at the annual Labour Weekend Extravaganza when he won the all-comers champion-of-champions Nicky Smith Memorial feature race as well.
He finished ahead of Hamilton’s two-time former world No.2 Darryll King in both the MX1 class battle and the feature race.
“It was a perfect day really,” said an ecstatic Groombridge afterwards.
“Darryll King really gave me a run for my money and I really felt the pressure from him, but I held on to win the feature race.
“I knew he was coming hard at me over those last few laps, so I had to find some extra pace too.
“To get my name on the Nicky Smith Memorial trophy is pretty special. There are not too many Taupo names on that.
“I was riding (injured team-mate) Daryl Hurley’s 2010 model bike and that made a huge difference. His 2010 model has so much more power than my regular 2009 bike. With Daryl sidelined, this is the bike I will have now for the rest of the season.
“I can’t wait now for the next round of the nationals (near Morrinsville in a fortnight, on November 8).”
Groombridge is currently fourth overall in the national series after two of four rounds.
Brad Groombridge and Team Suzuki are supported by Action Suzuki of Hawera, Elf lubricants, Fox apparel, Scott goggles, Bridgestone tyres, Renthal handlebars, Demon Energy, Asplundt, FMF, DID Acerbis and Eziup.
In the meantime, while Groombridge was winning the weekend's main prize, fellow Suzuki riders Dion Picard and Tom Managh was also enjoying success.
National junior champion Picard, from Atiamuri, lived up to his star billing by winning two of the day's three races and finishing runner-up in the third race, to claim top honours in the 12-14 years' 125cc class.
Wanganui's Managh had a particularly busy weekend, riding his Suzuki RM125 to runner-up spot in the 15-16 years' 125cc class, just behind Mangakino's Kayne Lamont and ahead of fellow Suzuki rider Joshua Jack (Auckland).
Ironman Managh also rode out on a Suzuki RM-Z250 to tackle the four-stroke class, finishing a close runner-up to Manawatu's Tom Hughes.
Managh also rode the following day, lining up against the seniors, and finished fourth in the senior 125cc class, an outstanding all-around effort from the talented teenager.

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