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Thomas Brown Wins 2008 Pro-Am Championship on
YFZ450
Yamaha Factory Racer Wins Big
at Final Round of ATVA/AMA National MX Series
Thomas Brown |
CYPRESS, Calif. – August
15, 2008 – Thomas Brown, Yamaha’s
exciting young factory racer, won his first
Pro-Am Motocross racing championship this past
weekend at the final round of the ATVA/AMA
National MX Championship series. Brown
finished in first place in both motos aboard his
YFZ450 securing his championship for the 2008
series.
“Yamaha congratulates Thomas on
his national pro-am motocross championship,”
said Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha’s
ATV/SxS
group. “Thomas is no longer an
up-and-comer – he’s a true champion at the top
of his game, and we’re proud to have him riding
with Yamaha.”
Brown has been racing
since 2004 when he won a national 90cc class mod
title, and he joined the Yamaha Factory Racing
team this year. Brown’s sponsors include
Yamaha Motor Corporation, GYTR, Yamalube, Golden
West Cycles, JB Racing, Fly Racing, ITP, DWT,
REM, Precision, Tag and Quad Tech.
About Yamaha Motor Corp.,
U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports
market, makes the toughest, most capable and
versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The
company’s ever-expanding product offerings also
include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal
watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power
equipment, race kart engines, accessories,
apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold
through a nationwide network of more than 4,000
dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its
incorporation in 1977, YMUS also has facilities
in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory
operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more
information on Yamaha, visit
www.yamaha-motor.com.
ATVs with
engines 90cc or greater are recommended for use
only by riders age 16 years and older.
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