Yamaha officially announced its SuperMotocross and MotoAmerica road racing teams, and many of the names will be familiar to you.
In SuperMotocross, the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 450 Team will be made up of Eli Tomac, Cooper Webb and Justin Cooper. No changes.
“I’m excited for 2025,” said the veteran, Tomac. “For me the most important thing was to do my best to come in healthy, and as of now, I am a lot stronger than I was the year before. In 2024, I felt like I had a rushed preparation time, so I’ve done a lot of racing leading up to this point, and it should keep me sharp. To be sharp coming into Anaheim is going to be very important. As usual, it’s going to be a very packed gate with a lot of guys that can win. I believe I am in a better position than the year before. I’ve had good results with the off-season racing and will try and continue that in the new year.”
The seven-rider 250 team has some new faces. The team will be made up of Haiden Deegan, Daxton Bennick, Nate Thrasher, Pierce Brown, Max Anstie, Cole Davis and Michael Mosiman. Christian Craig will race a 450 and serve as a development rider for the 250 team.
In MotoAmerica, the Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing Team will be made up of Jake Gagne and newcomer Bobby Fong, who is replacing Cameron Peterson.
“It’s a dream come true to join the Attack Yamaha team,” Fong said. “I’ve been waiting for an opportunity like this my whole life, to have a factory ride in Superbike, so I’m really looking forward to the season and to do a good job for Yamaha. We’re putting in the work, on and off the bike, and I’m just excited to get going next year with these R1s.”
Gagne said, “I’m really excited to get back racing in 2025! After a rough 2024, I’m lucky to work with such an awesome team. We’re going to work hard and get back in the fight.”
Yamaha Supersport Track Racing Team will also consist of two riders, Mathew Scholtz and recruit Blake Davis, last year’s MotoAmerica Rookie of the Year.
“Yamaha Racing is proud to be supporting Strack Racing to compete for the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport title on the new YZF-R9,” said Tom Halverson, Yamaha Racing Assistant Department Manager for YMUS. “Team owner Peter Strack has put together a fantastic crew to support Mathew and Blake in their run for the 2025 Supersport title, and we’re excited for the upcoming season.” CN
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