AMA
welcomes Yamaha as title sponsor of Yamaha AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast
at Daytona, presented by Motul, during Bike Week
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- March 1, 2013 -- Yamaha, the brand that
carried AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Scott Russell to two victories in the famed
Daytona 200, will be the 2013 title sponsor of the AMA Yamaha Motorcycle Hall of
Fame Breakfast at Daytona, presented by Motul, on Friday, March 15, at 7 a.m. in
the Daytona 500 Club on the infield at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona
Beach, Fla.
Russell, who won the Daytona 200 five times, plus numerous
AMA roadracing championships and a World Superbike title, will be the featured
guest.
Tickets for the breakfast, the proceeds from which support the
Hall of Fame and its mission to promote motorcycling's heritage and history to
this and future generations, are available now at
www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
Taking place during 2013 Daytona Bike Week, the fundraising breakfast
will include a live interview with Russell on stage, an audience Q&A period
and an autograph session with the AMA Hall of Famer and Daytona 200 legend.
Longtime race announcer Ben Cheatwood will interview Russell.
"With his
1997 and 1998 wins on the high banks of Daytona, Scott Russell and Yamaha are
forever linked in the history of the highest levels of motorcycle racing," said
Jeff Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which
oversees the Hall of Fame. "We are honored that Yamaha has stepped up to support
Scott, and all of our Hall of Famers, by being the title sponsor of the Yamaha
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, presented by Motul."
Yamaha General Manager of Communications Bob Starr said that supporting
Russell and the Hall of Fame was a no-brainer.
"Scott's achievements
have contributed immensely to the racing heritage of the Yamaha brand, and just
like any of our past racers, he remains to this day a significant part of our
family," said Starr. "The fact that he continues to pass along his knowledge and
expertise to others through the prestigious Yamaha Champions Riding School shows
the true spirit and character of Scott Russell, and we are indeed proud to have
him in our family!"
Russell's Daytona 200 wins are among the most
impressive Daytona 200 finishes ever. His 1995 victory, which came after an
opening lap crash that saw him remount in last place and battle for 199 miles to
win over Carl Fogarty, is perhaps his best remembered. The photo of Russell
jumping over his fallen bike to remount made the cover of Cycle World magazine,
and cemented the Georgia native as a bona fide roadracing hero to millions of
fans worldwide.
For details of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast
at Daytona, and to buy tickets, please visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
About
the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation
Founded in 1990
by the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, the goal of the AMA Motorcycle
Hall of Fame Museum is to tell the stories and preserve the history of
motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in
Pickerington, Ohio, the Museum's three major exhibition halls feature the
machines and memorabilia of those who have contributed notably to the sport. The
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum recognizes individuals who have made
significant contributions to motorcycling, including those known for their
contributions to road riding, off-road riding and all categories of racing, as
well as those who have excelled in business, history, design and
engineering.
More information can be found at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
Contact: James
Holter
Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1280
E-mail: jholter@ama-cycle.org
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