A press release issued by racer Brad Bannister, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. Public Relations Manager/Motorsports Group read:

During Daytona Bike Week, one of the largest motorcycle events in the country, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. will bring together motorcycle racing’s greatest Champions. Yamaha is hosting
its third annual “Weekend of Champions” where Yamaha road racing and motocross Champions reunite on the high-banks of Daytona Speedway. The racing legends will take part in a parade lap around the famous track kicking off the opening ceremonies of the Daytona 200 Superbike race. The
Champions will sign autographs and meet fans Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are available for photographs and live or taped in-studio or remote
interviews and race commentary (by appointment only).

WHAT: This is a rare opportunity to bring fans in-depth, one-on-one interviews with some of the greatest racers of all-time. The history of
racing is best told by the sport’s legends.

Plus autograph sessions, demo rides, and
product displays will be available.

WHO: Road race Champions (expanded biographies available upon request)

Don Emde – won the Daytona 200 in 1969, emulating his father who won Daytona in 1948

Jamie James – holder of four AMA National
racing titles

Eddie Lawson – Four Time 500cc Grand Prix World Champion and former National AMA Champion

Randy Mamola – Top World GP contender and
former AMA 250cc GP Champion

Rich Oliver – Four Time AMA National 250cc GP
Champion and former Factory Yamaha racer

Wayne Rainey – Three time 500cc Grand Prix Champion winner and racing legend

Thomas Stevens- AMA National Champion

Steve Baker-1978 750cc World Champion

Motocross Champions (expanded biographies available upon request)

Mike Bell – AMA Supercross national Champion from the early 1980s

Broc Glover – Holds six national championships

Doug Henry – Won 1998 Outdoor National Championship aboard history making YZ400F

Bob Hannah – “The Hurricane” earned six National
Championships

Marty Moates – the first American to win the U.S. Grand Prix

Ernesto Fonseca – 1999 125cc Supercross Champion and currently riding the YZ250F in the 125cc class

Jeremy McGrath – “Showtime” McGrath is the reigning Supercross Champion with seven national titles

WHEN: Weekend of Champions autograph sessions
Friday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Sunday, March 11, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

(Lap of Champions will take place just before the start of the Daytona 200)


Demo Ride Schedule: Ventures, Road Stars, V-Stars, V-Star 1100 Custom and Classic
March 5 – March 9, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
March 10, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

WHERE: Yamaha Corporate Display Tent at Daytona International Speedway (International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL)