Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, is pleased to partner with charity Rookies of ’79 and Friends for the 2022 season in a fundraising effort to support injured riders and their families. Yamaha voted to give away a new brand 2022 YZF-R7 fitted with accessories from the World GP 60th Anniversary collection and the golden wheel will be launched during a season-long fundraiser in conjunction with the 2022 American Flat Track (AFT) race series. Lottery tickets will be awarded. sold at each AFT round and the winner will be drawn at the final round of the championship at Volusia Speedway in Florida on October 15, 2022. Additionally, Yamaha is also offering a free year of Yamaha Extended Service (YES) warranty coverage on R7.
“I am proud and delighted that we were able to donate this Yamaha YZF-R7 to the Rookies of ’79 charity, allowing them to raise money towards their mission of helping drivers and families in need. struggling,” said Yamaha Motorcycle Product Line Manager Derek Brooks. is a cause very close and dear to my heart.”
Founded by a group of friends and former professional dirt road racer who made the legendary rookie class of 1979 from the Golden Age of American Flats, the charity Rookies of ’79 and Friends was founded with the mission of providing financial assistance to the injured. flatbed motorcyclists and their families in their times of need. As a fan-based charity, Rookies of ’79 raises funds primarily through sales and raffles of donated memorabilia, as well as donations from fans, colleagues, and sponsors. company. The money raised helps provide an immediate safety net for amateur and professional riders, who often find themselves left with staggering costs and underinsured coverage following injuries. right while pursuing their passion for racing.
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“The Rookies of ’79, the official charity of American Flat Track, is fortunate and honored to partner with Yamaha Motor Corp. for the 2022 season,” said Rookies ’79 CEO Charlie Roberts, “Yamaha provided the charity with a new Yamaha 2022 YZF-R7 to use as our signature lottery bike. The bike will be customized in the iconic World GP 60th Anniversary red and white and will be available to watch at all American Flat Track events. This event in support of the charity’s mission, supporting injured racers and their families, as well as their support of Estenson Racing, is a true testament to their commitment to the race. America’s flat racers. The rookies of ’79 are proud to be part of the great Yamaha family!”
For fans or supporters looking to purchase lottery tickets for the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7, Rookies of ’79 merchandise, memorabilia, or simply to donate, please visit the Rookies of ‘R7 website. 79 at rookies79.com or visit the Rookies of ’79 tent at American Flat Track national events and a variety of regional flat road events throughout the 2022 racing season.
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