Yamaha Canada Announces Factory Ride Award while Continuing as Major Partner of 2011 Parts Canada TransCan at Walton Raceway‏

WALTON, ON. CAN (July 25, 2011) – Walton Raceway is
pleased to announce our continued partnership with Yamaha Motor Canada for the
2011 Parts Canada TransCan, Wiseco Amateur and Pro Grand National Championship.
During this year’s 20^th Anniversary Celebration, Yamaha Motor Canada will be
awarding a "Yamaha Factory Ride" to the highest point total Yamaha
rider entered in the Wiseco Amateur Grand National Championship.

“We are
pleased to continue supporting the growth and development of Canadian amateur motocross
racing and the 2011 Parts Canada TransCan, Wiseco Amateur Grand National
Championship at Walton Raceway.” said Bryan Hudgin, Public Relations Specialist
for Yamaha Motor Canada. “Included in the Yamaha Factory Ride Package is the use of a 2012 YZ (at
the winner’s choice) and a $2500 credit for parts and gear for the 2012 season.
The cool thing for racers is the variety of items available to the winner. At
Yamaha, we carry products from companies like AXO, One Industries, Matrix, FMF,
and of course our own Yamalube and GYTR lines. Not only does the winner get the
use of a brand new YZ, but $2500 to spend on apparel, accessories, parts and
lubricants to keep it fresh all season.”

“We are
very excited to be able to offer a Yamaha amateur rider a Factory Ride during
the Saturday night awards presentation,” explained Mark Perrin, Marketing
Director of Walton Raceway. “Yamaha Motor Canada has been a long time event
partner of the TransCan event. Over the years, Yamaha Motor Canada has been a
big supporter of rider development and grassroots racing. For 2011 Yamaha has
stepped things up again to offer one amateur rider the opportunity all amateurs
dream of.”   

In addition
to the Yamaha Factory Ride, Yamabucks will be
distributed by Walton Raceway at the Parts Canada TransCan, as the top 3
placing Yamaha’s will each receive $75, $50 and $25 in the following classes:
85 (7-11), 85 (12-16), Super Mini, SchoolBoy, Youth (14-24), Plus 25,Vet
Junior, Vet Master, Plus 40, Ladies, MX3 GP Junior, MX2 125 Junior, MX1 250
Junior, MX3 GP Intermediate, MX2 125 Intermediate, MX1 250 Intermediate.

For
additional information on Walton Raceway please visit: www.waltonraceway.ca. For The Parts
Canada TransCan see www.partscanadatranscan.ca.
For all questions or inquiries, please contact Mark Perrin at
mark@motocrosscanada.ca or 519-384-1067.

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