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Yoshimura and GEICO Honda Extend Relationship

September 22, 2014 - Today Yoshimura and GEICO Honda are excited to announce the extension of relationship though 2017. GEICO Honda team has spent the last three years helping to develop and win championships using Yoshimura handcrafted products.

The past three years have seen Justin Barcia, Eli Tomac, Wil Hahn and Justin Bogle garner four 250cc Supercross championships and one National Motocross championship using Yoshimura's RS4 and RS9 exhaust systems. Eli Tomac swept this years Spring Creek AMA Motocross National to be awarded with his first ever overall win in the premier class on his CRF450R using Yoshimura's RS9 dual system.

Erick "Big E" Bartoldus, Communications Manager of Yoshimura RD said, "It's an honor to be aligned with one of the best teams in the sport. Over the last three years our relationship with the GEICO Honda team has grown immensely. All of us at Yoshimura appreciate the professionalism and the no-holds-bar effort the entire GEICO Honda team puts forth every year."

Darren Borcherding, GEICO Operations Manager said, "We are very pleased to continue our partnership with Yoshimura. We have been able to work side by side with Yoshimura in developing the best performing and highest quality products that are built to last." Added Borcherding "Yoshimura has played an integral role in helping our riders achieve five 250 championships over the past three years."

GEICO Honda's Team Manager Mike LaRocco added, "GEICO Honda is very happy to extend our relationship with Yoshimura. We've become spoiled by the durability and performance of their exhausts and products we use."

About Yoshimura R&D of America: Yoshimura is "The Leader in Performance" and has been for 60 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit, and quality that have been their trademark for six decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view their wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com

To learn more about GEICO Honda go to www.geicohonda.com/motocross


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