Here's the Yamaha Factory Racing moto squad for '09. Obviously Broc Hepler will miss a few races, and we've heard rumblings about a familiar temp being hired to help out. We've still got our fingers crossed that Grant Langston's vision improves, and we'll see him back on the track.
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Grant Langston #8
With his approachable demeanor, powerful charisma and eloquent tongue,
Grant Langston is an undeniable star both on and off the track. Racing with a
ton of heart and nerves of steel, Grant’s nickname, “Zulu Warrior,” fits perfectly
with his style of racing.
Plagued with vision problems since
the beginning of 2008, Grant will be
assuming a new role for the 2009 season
as that of a team advisor and rider
mentor. Should his vision improve, he will
continue his quest to add a Supercross
championship to his mantle that already
has 250F East and West Supercross
Titles, 125 National Championship, 450
National Championship and 125 World
Championship.
Birth Date: June 16, 1982
Hometown: Durban, South Africa
Current Residency: Murrieta, CA
Years Pro: 11
Training: Run, Swim, Cycle
Mechanic/Tuner: Dan Rambert
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 180 lb.
Favorite Obstacle: Step-Ups
Preference Supercross/Motocross: Both
Broc Hepler #60
Broc Hepler has spent the last few years of his professional career coming back
from injury and 2008 was no different. Like every previous comeback, Broc
returned with the same speed and determination as he had before the injury
earning a podium at the last National of the year.
This year is set to be different. Injury
free and ready to try his hand racing a
YZ450F in Supercross and the Motocross
series, Broc has his mind set on adding
a few wins to his total and proving that
he has what it takes.
Look for Broc Hepler and his Ray
Johnson tuned #60 YZ450F.
Birth Date: August 1, 1986
Hometown: Kittanning, PA
Current Residency: Kittanning, PA
Years Pro: 5
Training: Cycling and Gym
Mechanic/Tuner: Ray Johnson
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 165 lb.
Favorite Obstacle: Nice smooth jump
Preference Supercross/Motocross: Motocross
Josh Hill #75
With only three years as a professional under his belt, Josh Hill achieved one of
his childhood dreams in 2008 by winning the Minneapolis Supercross. A multitime
amateur champion Josh rapidly progressed into one of the top riders in the
premier class since turning pro in 2006.
An off-season injury will have Josh
starting the 2009 season at a slight
disadvantage, but Josh is still looking
forward to his sophomore season on
his Jered Coles tuned YZ450F. In a nod
to his amateur success, Josh will be
running his old amateur #75 for the
new season.
Birth Date: July 30, 1989
Hometown: Portland, OR
Current Residency: Murrieta, CA
Years Pro: 3
Training: Running
Mechanic/Tuner: Jered Coles
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180 lb.
Favorite Obstacle: Whoops
Preference Supercross/Motocross: Supercross
1/8/2009 1:02pm
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