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AMA SBK: Yamaha Details ‘13 Effort
Josh Hayes returns in search of a fourth consecutive AMA Pro Superbike title with Monster Energy Graves Yamaha in 2013.
Monster Energy Graves Yamaha's Josh Hayes (Photo: Brian J Nelson)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, and its U.S. Road Racing Teams have been working diligently in preparation for the upcoming GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Racing season, and they’re poised for their debut at Daytona in March, where they’ll field one of their best and most experienced groups of riders, crews, and machines in the company’s storied racing history.
Returning once again as title sponsor of the Superbike team, and beginning a new, two-year agreement with Yamaha U.S., is Monster Energy. Keith McCarty, Motorsports Racing Division Manager for Yamaha said, “We’ve had a fantastic working relationship with Monster Energy over the past couple of years, and we’re thrilled that they are continuing as title sponsor of our Superbike team, in addition to being an associate sponsor of our Daytona SportBike team. Monster is a premier brand in the energy drink market that aligns perfectly with Yamaha. Both companies embrace the spirit of competition and, together, Monster Energy and Yamaha have shared two AMA Pro Racing Superbike championships, along with many wins in the Daytona SportBike series. We’re looking forward to even greater success as we begin this renewed relationship with Monster.”
Back for his fifth season with the Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Superbike team, and still burning with a feverish desire to lead every lap, earn every pole, and win every race, is three-time and defending AMA Pro National Guard Superbike Champion Josh Hayes. 2012 was a phenomenal year for Josh, as he set single-season records for the most Superbike wins, the most consecutive Superbike wins, and the most Superbike poles. In addition, he moved into second place in all-time career Superbike championships, all-time career Superbike wins, and he’s just one pole win out of second place in all-time career pole positions.
Is he humble? Yes. Is he satisfied? Not on your life. During the off-season, Josh signed a two-year contract to stay with Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha because he loves the team and he still feels that he’s got a lot of unfinished business to attend to. “My R1 is a six-speed, but I think I’ve still got another gear inside of me. I certainly don’t lack for motivation, I can tell you that. When we line up at Daytona, it’s another season and my past three championships sort of go away. It’s all about this year. This race. This lap. I’ll be ready.”
The Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Superbike team goes into 2013 with a two-Josh lineup once again, as Josh Herrin returns for his 8th year with Yamaha and 10th year of racing a Yamaha professionally.
2012 was Josh’s rookie year in Superbike, and he quickly proved to be one of Josh Hayes’ most formidable challengers. The younger Josh got the holeshot in a number of races, led some laps, and earned Rookie of the Year honors in AMA Pro Racing’s premier class.
2013 will be a pivotal year for Josh, as he looks to make that next step in his career by notching wins in Superbike. He admits that it won’t be easy. “Josh (Hayes) is an awesome teammate to have because he really pushes me to be the best I can be. He’s the three-time champ, and we’re riding the same bike, so I know that, if I’m going to win races this season, he’s the man to beat.”
Look for Josh Hayes aboard the #1 Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha R1 and Josh Herrin piloting the identically liveried #2 Yamaha Superbike beginning at Daytona in March.
Returning once again as title sponsor of the Superbike team, and beginning a new, two-year agreement with Yamaha U.S., is Monster Energy. Keith McCarty, Motorsports Racing Division Manager for Yamaha said, “We’ve had a fantastic working relationship with Monster Energy over the past couple of years, and we’re thrilled that they are continuing as title sponsor of our Superbike team, in addition to being an associate sponsor of our Daytona SportBike team. Monster is a premier brand in the energy drink market that aligns perfectly with Yamaha. Both companies embrace the spirit of competition and, together, Monster Energy and Yamaha have shared two AMA Pro Racing Superbike championships, along with many wins in the Daytona SportBike series. We’re looking forward to even greater success as we begin this renewed relationship with Monster.”
Back for his fifth season with the Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Superbike team, and still burning with a feverish desire to lead every lap, earn every pole, and win every race, is three-time and defending AMA Pro National Guard Superbike Champion Josh Hayes. 2012 was a phenomenal year for Josh, as he set single-season records for the most Superbike wins, the most consecutive Superbike wins, and the most Superbike poles. In addition, he moved into second place in all-time career Superbike championships, all-time career Superbike wins, and he’s just one pole win out of second place in all-time career pole positions.
Is he humble? Yes. Is he satisfied? Not on your life. During the off-season, Josh signed a two-year contract to stay with Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha because he loves the team and he still feels that he’s got a lot of unfinished business to attend to. “My R1 is a six-speed, but I think I’ve still got another gear inside of me. I certainly don’t lack for motivation, I can tell you that. When we line up at Daytona, it’s another season and my past three championships sort of go away. It’s all about this year. This race. This lap. I’ll be ready.”
The Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Superbike team goes into 2013 with a two-Josh lineup once again, as Josh Herrin returns for his 8th year with Yamaha and 10th year of racing a Yamaha professionally.
2012 was Josh’s rookie year in Superbike, and he quickly proved to be one of Josh Hayes’ most formidable challengers. The younger Josh got the holeshot in a number of races, led some laps, and earned Rookie of the Year honors in AMA Pro Racing’s premier class.
2013 will be a pivotal year for Josh, as he looks to make that next step in his career by notching wins in Superbike. He admits that it won’t be easy. “Josh (Hayes) is an awesome teammate to have because he really pushes me to be the best I can be. He’s the three-time champ, and we’re riding the same bike, so I know that, if I’m going to win races this season, he’s the man to beat.”
Look for Josh Hayes aboard the #1 Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha R1 and Josh Herrin piloting the identically liveried #2 Yamaha Superbike beginning at Daytona in March.
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