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Thomas Brown Wins 2008 Pro-Am Championship on YFZ450

"Yamaha congratulates Thomas on his national pro-am motocross championship," said Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha's ATV/SxS group. "Thomas is no longer an up-and-comer -- he's a true champion at the top of his game, and we're proud to have him riding with Yamaha."

Brown has been racing since 2004 when he won a national 90cc class mod title, and he joined the Yamaha Factory Racing team this year. Brown's sponsors include Yamaha Motor Corporation, GYTR, Yamalube, Golden West Cycles, JB Racing, Fly Racing, ITP, DWT, REM, Precision, Tag and Quad Tech.

About Yamaha Motor Corp.,U.S.A.

Yamaha Motor Corporation,U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company's ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of more than 4,000 dealers in the United States.

Headquartered inCypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, YMUS also has facilities inWisconsin andGeorgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee andGeorgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit http://www.yamaha-motor.com.

ATVs with engines 90cc or greater are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older.

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     Van Holmes
     Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
     (714) 761-7370
     van_holmes@yamaha-motor.com

SOURCE Yamaha Motor Corp.,U.S.A.