American Flat Track: Turner Racing Honda Signs Lowe And Renshaw

David Swarts

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December 27, 2023

American Flat Track: Turner Racing Honda Signs Lowe And Renshaw

Turner Racing Honda Targets Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Glory with Lowe and Renshaw

CUMMING, Ga. (December 27, 2023) – Turner Racing Honda is proud to announce its line-up for the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season which teams veteran racer Trent Lowe alongside promising rookie Evan Renshaw aboard American Honda CRF450Rs in the Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER class.

Now entering his sixth professional season, Lowe blossomed in his debut year with Turner Racing Honda in ‘23. The Indiana native scored his maiden victory and then backed it up with another in a campaign that saw him reel in five podiums among nine top-five finishes in all. Lowe returns with his sights set even higher as he attempts to build upon last year’s success and establish himself a genuine title threat.

He’ll be joined by rising star Renshaw, who Lowe has trained with in recent years, both under the tutelage of multi-time Progressive AFT champion Cory Texter. Renshaw steps up to the pro ranks following a decorated amateur career that featured multiple national titles and culminated with the prestigious Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award. Renshaw earned his factory ride not just as a result of his undeniable talent but also due his strong work ethic and desire to excel.

Team Owner Mike Turner:

“For 2024, I really wanted to concentrate on a two-rider effort and slim down the team a bit to give us the best shot at winning. The chemistry Trent and Evan have built training with Cory is something that will prove a real asset to the team. I’m excited to have Trent return and look forward to seeing how much more he will grow as a racer. And I really like to give new talent a shot, and after watching Evan the past couple of years, signing him was an easy choice for me.

“I want to thank Chase Saathoff and Morgen Mischler along with Bryan Bigelow and Kenny Coolbeth for their contributions to the team the  last couple years, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

“I must also take the time to thank American Honda for another year and letting us represent such a great band as well as our title sponsor, Mission Foods, for all they do for our team. We’re also bringing back a host of other fantastic partners, including Castrol as the team’s official oil, United Rentals, Helmet House, Shoei Helmets, Cortech Leathers, Sidi Boots, and RP Race Exhaust.

“I am really excited for the effort we have put together alongside our partners for the 2024 season. I think it’s going to be an exciting year.”

Turner Racing Honda presented by Mission Foods will be support by: Castrol, United Rentals, Helmet House, Cortech Leathers, Sidi Boots, Shoei Helmets, 100%, Fasthouse, GUTS Racing Seats, RP Race Exhaust, R-Nyne Designs, Motion Pro, Dallas Honda, New South Construction Supply, Team Masonry, Roof Systems, Finish Line Home Services, and Cory Texter Racing.

About Progressive American Flat Track

Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram and catch all the Progressive American Flat Track racing action on FOX Sports.

Prévost To Succeed De Seynes As President/CEO Of Yamaha Motor Europe

David Swarts

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December 27, 2023

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Prévost To Succeed De Seynes As President/CEO Of Yamaha Motor Europe

Yamaha Motor Europe announces senior leadership change

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) announces that as from 1st of January 2024 Eric de Seynes will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer to join the company’s Supervisory Board as Chairman. At the same moment, Olivier Prévost, currently Vice-President of YME, will succeed Mr. de Seynes as President and Chief Executive Officer of YME, its branches and subsidiaries in Europe.

Mr. Prévost has been part of the Yamaha family since the start of his professional career in 1994 as Project Leader at MBK Industrie, a fully owned Yamaha subsidiary since 1986. Having held several positions within the Yamaha Motor Group over about 30 years – MBK Industrie, Yamaha Motor R&D Europe, Yamaha Motor headquarters in Japan, former Yamaha subsidiary Motori Minarelli, Yamaha Motor Europe – Mr. Prévost has gained in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of Yamaha Motor’s business and, with that, the trust and full support to become the successor of Mr. de Seynes.

Eric de Seynes, currently President and CEO, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

It has been a great honor and privilege to have led the Yamaha Motor Europe group companies since 2014 as Operational Director and C.O.O, and then as President and C.E.O since 2018. During this decade we have developed a new marketing strategy in Europe, have more than doubled our total Net sales and have implemented many new customer services and digital applications. Despite the severe Covid environment, we did not curtail our business and new services deployment. The Yamaha family comprises passionate and hardworking people with a mindset to always serve our customers and Yamaha dealers to the best of their ability and to surpass their expectations. I’m proud to be part of this family. The (mobility) needs of our customers are undergoing constant change. Especially, after the pandemic. We must remain aware of their needs; we must stay ahead of the game and provide them with the best solutions at the right moment. During the last ten years, we have achieved very good and sustainable results, financially and commercially. The weight of the European operation has increased in average from 9% to 13% of our global company results (worldwide), our brand strategy is well established and our monobrand distribution is solid. These positive results make it the right moment to pass on the baton. Leading the YME Group is and always will be a challenge but I transfer the position of President and CEO to the more than capable hands of Olivier.

Olivier Prévost, currently Vice-President Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

First, I would like to thank Eric for his contribution to Yamaha Motor for the last years. His passion for the Yamaha brand and products combined with his leadership have brought Yamaha to its current strong position in Europe. It is with a lot of humility and respect that I accept the challenge of being his successor as YME President. The last ten years, through my various assignments in different Yamaha Motor entities, I have been reinforcing and enlarging my understanding and experience of the Yamaha organization, operations, businesses and markets. With the support of the Yamaha family – and with family I mean the Yamaha employees, suppliers, distributors, dealers and customers, I feel reassured and confident to fulfill the position. Yes, I don’t expect that the path will always be smooth, but I believe that we can make it happen as a team. After three years in which our operations and markets have been impacted by the COVID pandemic and its aftermath, I want to express the ambition of Yamaha Motor to remain and reinforce its position in our different markets and product groups. This Ambition will be achieved by focusing on the Innovation in our products and operations combined with Speed in our actions. The final aim being to reinforce Yamaha’s Customer Experience and our Kando mission. Again, I would like to thank Eric for his continuous contribution and, personally, I do not take my new assignment as an achievement in itself but as a new start!

Biography Eric de Seynes

Current position	President and CEO of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. and Senior Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Birth date	June 9, 1960
Birth place	France
June, 1990	Marketing Department Manager of Yamaha Sonauto
January, 1994	Sales and Marketing Division Manager of Yamaha Motor France
July, 2001	President and Chief Operating Officer of Groupe Option SAS
September, 2009	General Manager of Yamaha Motor France
February, 2010	CEO of Yamaha Motor France
May, 2010	Chairman of Hermès International Supervisory Board (to present)
February, 2012	President and CEO of Yamaha Motor France
January, 2014	Operational Director of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
July, 2015	Chief Operating Officer of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
March, 2016	Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.,
January, 2018	President of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (to present)
March, 2020	Senior Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., President of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (to present)
As from 1^st Jan 2024	Chairman Supervisory Board of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

Biography Olivier Prévost

Current position	Vice President of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
Birth date	November 7, 1969
Birth place	France
September, 1994	Project Leader of MBK Industrie S.A.S
January, 2003	VGM R&D of MBK Industrie S.A.S
April, 2004	Global Sourcing Manager of MBK Industrie (detached at Yamaha Motor Components Europe S.r.l.)
June, 2006	General Manager EU Purchasing of Yamaha Motor Research & Development Europe S.r.l.
May, 2008	Senior General Manager Product Development of Yamaha Motor Research & Development Europe S.r.l.
June, 2013	Senior General Manager Development & Purchasing of Yamaha Motor Research & Development Europe S.r.l.
April, 2014	President Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Research & Development Europe S.r.l.
February, 2016	Deputy Chief General Manager of Procurement Center, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.
January, 2018	Senior General Manager of Procurement Section, Procurement Center, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.
April, 2019	Director of PTW^* Manufacturing & Engineering, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. and President of Motori Minarelli S.P.A.
January, 2020	Director of PTW Manufacturing & Engineering and Parts & Accessories, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. and President of Motori Minarelli S.P.A (till Jan 2021)
March, 2021	Deputy Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
January, 2023	Vice President of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (to present)
As from 1^st Jan 2024	President and CEO Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

* PTW = Powered Two-wheelers

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: “A Very Kiwi Christmas – Chatting With Crew Chief Paul Trevathan”

David Swarts

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December 27, 2023

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Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: “A Very Kiwi Christmas – Chatting With Crew Chief Paul Trevathan”

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

This podcast is “A Very Kiwi Christmas – Chatting With Crew Chief Paul Trevathan.”

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

From the Oxley Bom Podcast:

“The holidays are here, so we’ve invited a special guest to join us around the fire. Say hello to Paul Trevathan, an industry veteran and MotoGP crew chief for KTM. You might know Paul from his work with riders like Mika Kallio, Miguel Oliveira and Pol Espargaro.

“Well, this week he’s sitting down for a long chat with Mat and Peter…and they’ve got a lot of questions! So don’t be worried if this episode ends up a little longer than usual – consider it a holiday present!

“With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!”

Video: British Superbike “Thrill Of The Race” Episode One

David Swarts

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December 26, 2023

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Video: British Superbike “Thrill Of The Race” Episode One

The first episode of the new Thrill of the Race Series bringing you closer than ever before to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, with the first installment coming from the opening round at Silverstone

#britishsuperbikes #bsb #bsb2023 #silverstone #superbikerace

00:00 – Intro

02:03 – Lami OMG Racing Yamaha

04:12 – Rookie Watch

05:43 – eBay Qualifying

07:31 – BikeSocial Sprint Race

09:42 – Bennetts British Superbike Race 2

12:10 – Catch up with Jack Kennedy

13:17 – Bennetts British Superbike Race 3

15:57 – Championship Standings

16:08 – Next Stop

MotoAmerica: FLO4LAW Racing Signs Davies, Smith

David Swarts

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December 26, 2023

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MotoAmerica: FLO4LAW Racing Signs Davies, Smith

MotoAmerica: FLO4LAW Racing fielding Benjamin Smith and Bobby Davies for 2024 campaign

Bobby Davies and Benjamin Smith set for 2 rider assault on Stock 1000 and Superbike championships

(Dallas, Texas) – FLO4LAW Racing is thrilled to announce the signing of Benjamin Smith and Bobby Davies for the 2024 campaign. Following a successful first season in the series for the team, FLO4LAW Racing is ready to step up to a full-time racing program for the upcoming year.

Bobby Davies will be bringing with him a year’s worth of experience under the FLO4LAW Racing banner as he is seeking to continuously make strides towards the front of the pack.

Bobby Davies (77). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy FLO4LAW Racing.

“I am truly blessed and grateful to be a part of FLO4LAW Racing,” said Davies. “2023 was a great year, we were able to grow as a team and learn the in’s and out’s of MotoAmerica. Together towards the end of the year we had gotten faster and closer to where we wanted to be. I would like to thank Flo, Matt and Shon for believing in me and taking a chance on me. Benjamin is super fast and a very talented racer. Having Ben on the team is a huge addition to FLO4LAW Racing and I am excited for the 2024 race season.”

In addition to the re-signing of Davies, the team has brought on Benjamin Smith, who is looking forward to his first full season of racing the 1000’s.

“After a somewhat sporadic 2023 season,” said Smith, “I was pleased to find my feet in the second half of the year after an immense amount of work to get there. I feel as if I really started to gel with the big bike during that time, notching a podium in our first outing. FLO4LAW Racing helped to get me back on track last season, and that partnership has carried over into what looks to be a very promising 2024 campaign. We have our eyes set on the Stock 1000 championship run, however keeping myself sharp racing against the Superbike field will be a key aspect to our plan. I can’t thank FLO4LAW Racing enough for the incredible opportunity they have provided me, along with my additional sponsors who have stood behind my career. I am looking forward to rewarding them with great results in 2024!”

Flo and Matt with Flo4Law Racing are excited to carry the momentum from the 2023 season into 2024, and honored to have both Bobby and Ben ride with our brand!

The team would like to thank all sponsors for their support in the 2024 MotoAmerica effort as they look forward to the continued partnerships. For more information on the team and sponsorship opportunities, visit Flo4law.com. You can also visit our Instagram page @flo4lawracing!

Holiday Greetings From The Motorcycle Industry

David Swarts

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December 25, 2023

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Holiday Greetings From The Motorcycle Industry

Here are some of the holiday greeting cards received by Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

From the Michael and Anne Barnes family.

From Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (inside).

From Super Sonic/ MiniSBK FIM MiniGP Canada.

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: “Winter 2023 – Grinning Assassin, Poet Of The Line”

David Swarts

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December 24, 2023

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Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: “Winter 2023 – Grinning Assassin, Poet Of The Line”

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

This podcast is “Winter 2023 – Grinning Assassin, Poet Of The Line.”

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

MotoGP Analysis: The Marquez/Honda Story, In the December Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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December 23, 2023

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MotoGP Analysis: The Marquez/Honda Story, In the December Issue

Featured In the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World:

Rarely has one rider shone so brightly on one motorcycle for so long: 11 seasons, winning six Moto GP World Championships and 59 Grand Prix races. Only Giacomo Agostini and Mick Doohan come close: Ago rode MV Agusta 500s for nine years, taking seven world titles and 64 race wins. Doohan rode Honda NSR500s for 10 years, scoring five titles and 54 Grand Prix victories.

What made Márquez’s glory years so special was the strength of his rivals—the MotoGP grid of recent years has been much stronger than the 500c grid in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1990s—and especially how he changed the art of riding a GP bike: Tucking the front at every other corner and, when he surpassed the limit, avoiding disaster by using his elbows as outriggers.

It didn’t always work, of course. During those 11 years aboard Honda’s fast and fiery RC213V he had 196 crashes during MotoGP weekends. Imagine if HRC published the total crash damage bill!

“Marc Marquez And Honda: A Magician’s Best And Worst Of Times,” by MotoGP Editor Mat Oxley

The Marc Márquez/Honda story was something special, one of Moto GP’s all-time greatest relationships. So what were the highs and the lows of their 11 years together? Mat Oxley details the significant milestones in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

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World Supersport: Oli Bayliss Continuing With D34G Racing

David Swarts

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December 23, 2023

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World Supersport: Oli Bayliss Continuing With D34G Racing

D34G Racing to continue in WorldSSP with Bayliss, Edwards joins for WorldSSP Challenge

Team D34G Racing is entering year three of their WorldSSP commitment once again with the stunning Ducati Panigale V2 955, for a 2024 edition of the series that will consist of 12 rounds, starting with the traditional Australian round at Phillip Island (23-25 February) and drawing to a close eight almost months later at ‘Circuito de Jerez’ in southern Spain (11-13 October).

The Australian season opener will see returning rider Oli Bayliss ready to excite the crowd with his talent and speed. The 20-year-old Aussie is gearing up for his second season with the squad led by former WorldSBK rider Davide Giugliano, aiming at building on the work done in 2023 and the continuing experience made aboard Ducati’s Supersport machine.

Bayliss will be joined in the European rounds by fellow Australian Tom Edwards. The 22-year-old from Wellington, a small town in New South Wales, will tackle the WorldSSP Challenge following his debut season last year on different machinery and three years (2018-2020) spent in the WorldSSP300 category.

#32 OLIVER BAYLISS

“I’m very excited to be racing for Team D34G Racing again. I feel like last year I didn’t get to show my speed due to some injuries and unlucky moments. I really enjoyed being with these guys and I’m happy to be going around the clock one more time to show how fast we can be. A big thank you to all of my sponsors, supporters and the whole D34G Racing for giving me this opportunity.”

#71 TOM EDWARDS

“I’m really looking forward to this next chapter in my career. It’s a really exciting opportunity to be joining the D34G team and to work under the leadership of Davide. The team has a lot of experience and have shown just how competitive they can be. Really grateful to Davide for backing me and giving me this opportunity. I’m really confident together we will see consistent strong results. Really excited to ride the V2, I think this bike will really suit my riding style. It’ll be great to have Oli as my team mate too, think we might be the first Aussie teammates in SuperSport which is pretty cool. Going be a huge year, can’t wait for the season to get started.”

DAVIDE GIUGLIANO – TEAM MANAGER D34G RACING

“Obviously I’m really excited to dive into this new season and I can’t wait to get to the track. I’m really happy with this year’s rider line-up. We will continue with Oli and for him it’ll be another season of growth and we’ll try to maximise the work done this year, which for him was a bit of an unlucky one due to injuries. In any case I’m happy with him and he surely has mine and the team’s full trust. Regarding Edwards I would like to give him a warm welcome; it’ll be interesting to see him racing with us. He already showed some good speed and I believe that he can aim at good results with our team. Now it’s up to us to put both riders in the best condition to give their best. It’ll also be insteresting to see two fellow Aussies sharing the pit-garage. Obviously I would like to thank all the sponsors for allowing us to continue in this journey. See you at the track!”

Quick Look: 2023 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS, In The December Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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December 23, 2023

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Quick Look: 2023 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS, In The December Issue

Featured in the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World:

“I pulled into the pits and rolled to a stop in front of the main building at the Streets of Willow course at Willow Springs Raceway. A small crowd quickly gathered around the 2023 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS, admiring the lines of the beast. Then Brady Walker, organizer of Classic Track Days, strolled up, pointed at me and said, ‘So you’re the one on the missile!’

“Guilty as charged!”

“The tight, twisty Streets course was the perfect playground for MV Agusta’s flagship hyper-naked model. Naked literbikes are all the rage nowadays, and the Brutale RS fits that segment…”

“Quick Look: 2023 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS,” by Michael Gougis

Fast and sophisticated, the MV Agusta Brutale has its own interpretation of the hyper-naked concept and has its own inimitable Italian style, even if that forces some, well, interesting engineering choices. Why is the ignition key hidden behind the dashboard? Why does the oil fill cap require an Allen wrench to remove it? Well, it’s an MV Agusta. As a beer company famously asked in a series of popular commercials years ago, why ask why? Read about this stylish, sophisticated beast in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

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American Flat Track: Turner Racing Honda Signs Lowe And Renshaw

December 27, 2023

Trent Lowe (48). Photo by Scott Hunter, courtesy AFT.

Turner Racing Honda Targets Parts Unlimited AFT Singles Glory with Lowe and Renshaw

CUMMING, Ga. (December 27, 2023) – Turner Racing Honda is proud to announce its line-up for the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season which teams veteran racer Trent Lowe alongside promising rookie Evan Renshaw aboard American Honda CRF450Rs in the Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER class.

Now entering his sixth professional season, Lowe blossomed in his debut year with Turner Racing Honda in ‘23. The Indiana native scored his maiden victory and then backed it up with another in a campaign that saw him reel in five podiums among nine top-five finishes in all. Lowe returns with his sights set even higher as he attempts to build upon last year’s success and establish himself a genuine title threat.

He’ll be joined by rising star Renshaw, who Lowe has trained with in recent years, both under the tutelage of multi-time Progressive AFT champion Cory Texter. Renshaw steps up to the pro ranks following a decorated amateur career that featured multiple national titles and culminated with the prestigious Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award. Renshaw earned his factory ride not just as a result of his undeniable talent but also due his strong work ethic and desire to excel.

Team Owner Mike Turner:

“For 2024, I really wanted to concentrate on a two-rider effort and slim down the team a bit to give us the best shot at winning. The chemistry Trent and Evan have built training with Cory is something that will prove a real asset to the team. I’m excited to have Trent return and look forward to seeing how much more he will grow as a racer. And I really like to give new talent a shot, and after watching Evan the past couple of years, signing him was an easy choice for me.

“I want to thank Chase Saathoff and Morgen Mischler along with Bryan Bigelow and Kenny Coolbeth for their contributions to the team the  last couple years, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

“I must also take the time to thank American Honda for another year and letting us represent such a great band as well as our title sponsor, Mission Foods, for all they do for our team. We’re also bringing back a host of other fantastic partners, including Castrol as the team’s official oil, United Rentals, Helmet House, Shoei Helmets, Cortech Leathers, Sidi Boots, and RP Race Exhaust.

“I am really excited for the effort we have put together alongside our partners for the 2024 season. I think it’s going to be an exciting year.”

Turner Racing Honda presented by Mission Foods will be support by: Castrol, United Rentals, Helmet House, Cortech Leathers, Sidi Boots, Shoei Helmets, 100%, Fasthouse, GUTS Racing Seats, RP Race Exhaust, R-Nyne Designs, Motion Pro, Dallas Honda, New South Construction Supply, Team Masonry, Roof Systems, Finish Line Home Services, and Cory Texter Racing.

About Progressive American Flat Track

Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram and catch all the Progressive American Flat Track racing action on FOX Sports.

Prévost To Succeed De Seynes As President/CEO Of Yamaha Motor Europe

December 27, 2023

Olivier Prévost (left) and Eric de Seynes (right). Photo courtesy Yamaha Motor Europe.

Yamaha Motor Europe announces senior leadership change

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME) announces that as from 1st of January 2024 Eric de Seynes will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer to join the company’s Supervisory Board as Chairman. At the same moment, Olivier Prévost, currently Vice-President of YME, will succeed Mr. de Seynes as President and Chief Executive Officer of YME, its branches and subsidiaries in Europe.

Mr. Prévost has been part of the Yamaha family since the start of his professional career in 1994 as Project Leader at MBK Industrie, a fully owned Yamaha subsidiary since 1986. Having held several positions within the Yamaha Motor Group over about 30 years – MBK Industrie, Yamaha Motor R&D Europe, Yamaha Motor headquarters in Japan, former Yamaha subsidiary Motori Minarelli, Yamaha Motor Europe – Mr. Prévost has gained in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of Yamaha Motor’s business and, with that, the trust and full support to become the successor of Mr. de Seynes.

Eric de Seynes, currently President and CEO, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

It has been a great honor and privilege to have led the Yamaha Motor Europe group companies since 2014 as Operational Director and C.O.O, and then as President and C.E.O since 2018. During this decade we have developed a new marketing strategy in Europe, have more than doubled our total Net sales and have implemented many new customer services and digital applications. Despite the severe Covid environment, we did not curtail our business and new services deployment. The Yamaha family comprises passionate and hardworking people with a mindset to always serve our customers and Yamaha dealers to the best of their ability and to surpass their expectations. I’m proud to be part of this family. The (mobility) needs of our customers are undergoing constant change. Especially, after the pandemic. We must remain aware of their needs; we must stay ahead of the game and provide them with the best solutions at the right moment. During the last ten years, we have achieved very good and sustainable results, financially and commercially. The weight of the European operation has increased in average from 9% to 13% of our global company results (worldwide), our brand strategy is well established and our monobrand distribution is solid. These positive results make it the right moment to pass on the baton. Leading the YME Group is and always will be a challenge but I transfer the position of President and CEO to the more than capable hands of Olivier.

Olivier Prévost, currently Vice-President Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

First, I would like to thank Eric for his contribution to Yamaha Motor for the last years. His passion for the Yamaha brand and products combined with his leadership have brought Yamaha to its current strong position in Europe. It is with a lot of humility and respect that I accept the challenge of being his successor as YME President. The last ten years, through my various assignments in different Yamaha Motor entities, I have been reinforcing and enlarging my understanding and experience of the Yamaha organization, operations, businesses and markets. With the support of the Yamaha family – and with family I mean the Yamaha employees, suppliers, distributors, dealers and customers, I feel reassured and confident to fulfill the position. Yes, I don’t expect that the path will always be smooth, but I believe that we can make it happen as a team. After three years in which our operations and markets have been impacted by the COVID pandemic and its aftermath, I want to express the ambition of Yamaha Motor to remain and reinforce its position in our different markets and product groups. This Ambition will be achieved by focusing on the Innovation in our products and operations combined with Speed in our actions. The final aim being to reinforce Yamaha’s Customer Experience and our Kando mission. Again, I would like to thank Eric for his continuous contribution and, personally, I do not take my new assignment as an achievement in itself but as a new start!

Biography Eric de Seynes

Current position	President and CEO of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. and Senior Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Birth date	June 9, 1960
Birth place	France
June, 1990	Marketing Department Manager of Yamaha Sonauto
January, 1994	Sales and Marketing Division Manager of Yamaha Motor France
July, 2001	President and Chief Operating Officer of Groupe Option SAS
September, 2009	General Manager of Yamaha Motor France
February, 2010	CEO of Yamaha Motor France
May, 2010	Chairman of Hermès International Supervisory Board (to present)
February, 2012	President and CEO of Yamaha Motor France
January, 2014	Operational Director of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
July, 2015	Chief Operating Officer of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
March, 2016	Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.,
January, 2018	President of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (to present)
March, 2020	Senior Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., President of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (to present)
As from 1^st Jan 2024	Chairman Supervisory Board of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

Biography Olivier Prévost

Current position	Vice President of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
Birth date	November 7, 1969
Birth place	France
September, 1994	Project Leader of MBK Industrie S.A.S
January, 2003	VGM R&D of MBK Industrie S.A.S
April, 2004	Global Sourcing Manager of MBK Industrie (detached at Yamaha Motor Components Europe S.r.l.)
June, 2006	General Manager EU Purchasing of Yamaha Motor Research & Development Europe S.r.l.
May, 2008	Senior General Manager Product Development of Yamaha Motor Research & Development Europe S.r.l.
June, 2013	Senior General Manager Development & Purchasing of Yamaha Motor Research & Development Europe S.r.l.
April, 2014	President Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Research & Development Europe S.r.l.
February, 2016	Deputy Chief General Manager of Procurement Center, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.
January, 2018	Senior General Manager of Procurement Section, Procurement Center, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.
April, 2019	Director of PTW^* Manufacturing & Engineering, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. and President of Motori Minarelli S.P.A.
January, 2020	Director of PTW Manufacturing & Engineering and Parts & Accessories, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. and President of Motori Minarelli S.P.A (till Jan 2021)
March, 2021	Deputy Executive Officer of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.
January, 2023	Vice President of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (to present)
As from 1^st Jan 2024	President and CEO Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.

* PTW = Powered Two-wheelers

Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast: “A Very Kiwi Christmas – Chatting With Crew Chief Paul Trevathan”

December 27, 2023

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley (right) and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom (left). Photo courtesy Mat Oxley.

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor and Isle of Man TT winner Mat Oxley and two-time World Championship-winning Crew Chief Peter Bom have started “The Oxley Bom MotoGP Podcast,” which will be focused on the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

This podcast is “A Very Kiwi Christmas – Chatting With Crew Chief Paul Trevathan.”

The original podcast can be found on BuzzSprout.com or listened to via other places you get podcasts.

From the Oxley Bom Podcast:

“The holidays are here, so we’ve invited a special guest to join us around the fire. Say hello to Paul Trevathan, an industry veteran and MotoGP crew chief for KTM. You might know Paul from his work with riders like Mika Kallio, Miguel Oliveira and Pol Espargaro.

“Well, this week he’s sitting down for a long chat with Mat and Peter…and they’ve got a lot of questions! So don’t be worried if this episode ends up a little longer than usual – consider it a holiday present!

“With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman’s Dub Club, who wrote our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!”

Video: British Superbike “Thrill Of The Race” Episode One

December 26, 2023

The Silverstone Circuit in England. Photo courtesy Michelin.

The first episode of the new Thrill of the Race Series bringing you closer than ever before to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, with the first installment coming from the opening round at Silverstone

#britishsuperbikes #bsb #bsb2023 #silverstone #superbikerace

00:00 – Intro

02:03 – Lami OMG Racing Yamaha

04:12 – Rookie Watch

05:43 – eBay Qualifying

07:31 – BikeSocial Sprint Race

09:42 – Bennetts British Superbike Race 2

12:10 – Catch up with Jack Kennedy

13:17 – Bennetts British Superbike Race 3

15:57 – Championship Standings

16:08 – Next Stop

MotoAmerica: FLO4LAW Racing Signs Davies, Smith

December 26, 2023

Benjamin Smith (78). Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy FLO4LAW Racing.