Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. announced today that it is withdrawing from participation in the 2010 Parts Canada Superbike Series. As a result of this decision, there will no longer be an official Yamaha race team or the traditional manufacturer support for the series.

Long time Yamaha rider Kevin Lacombe is most affected by this decision.

“Today’s economic climate forces us all to make tough decisions.” commented Tim Kennedy, National Manager, Marketing. “Our participation in the series was one of them.”

Although there will be no involvement in 2010, Kennedy stated, “Racing is integral to the Yamaha brand, and we will revisit this opportunity in the future.”



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