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raptor_02
02-27-2004, 03:32 PM
Does yamaha have any factory riders???? I don't think they do but I also thought they had some kind of deal with Jeremiah Jones, Shane Hitt, and Bill Ballance. Could someone give me some details on this topic.

rtyfz450
02-27-2004, 09:25 PM
Jeremiah Jones, Shane Hitt, and Bill Ballance are all team Yamaha riders. Yamaha took the winner of each class last year and gave them a factory ride. Hitt is the best tt rider there is bar none I love to watch the guy race its awe inspiring (he used to ride a 250r). Bill Ballance has dominated the GNCC for the last couple years and is also a great rider (he used to ride a 250r). And I am sure you know the hard charging style of Jones (also rode a 250r). wierd huh? As to who will win there is alot of good competition in all classes and my favorite riders are Doug Gust(factory suki), Doug Echnier (450r), and Kory Ellis (yfz450).
How much they got paid? I have no idea.

VIC
02-28-2004, 08:34 AM
I thought Yamaha had no factory support this year.

Dave400ex
02-28-2004, 09:37 AM
They also got Chad Duvall!

Cron
02-28-2004, 07:29 PM
I read Yamaha is not paying them anything. All Yamaha did for their riders was give them 3 YFZs for the season and free parts whenever they need new ones. I guess it is a start but nothing like the million dollar deals Gust and Farr I have heard signed.

rtyfz450
02-28-2004, 09:09 PM
I am suprised that they got nothing that really sucks :( . I am glad there is factory support but why not give them a salary and maybe some contingency money.

hsr
02-28-2004, 10:32 PM
Yeah it's sort of a bummer, but you figure if Yammy gives JJ 3 quads, that's roughly $18,000 if you were to purchase them at a dealership!!! That's a pretty big help I think.

rollie
02-29-2004, 06:53 AM
so is DANA CREECH!!!!!!! his YFZ is sick:blah: