“Yamaha is an outspoken and continued supporter of responsible land use and conservation, whether for hunting, fishing, or simply riding ATVs, and we’re working to make a lasting impact in preserving the heritage of these activities,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV/SxS group marketing manager.  “Yamaha is proud to sponsor National Hunting & Fishing Day and we congratulate Christine Baldwin for winning the Grizzly 550 FI ATV.”

Yamaha, which also has longstanding relationships with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International and Buckmasters, is the first ATV and SxS manufacturer to sponsor NHFD.  Yamaha and NHFD created the ATV sweepstakes to help promote and grow the celebration in 2008.  This was the biggest year for NHFD, which enjoyed a 32 percent increase in the number of registered events and a 44 percent increase in the number of states participating.

The 2008 NHFD celebration took place on Saturday, September 27, across the nation with participation from more than 46 states.  Formalized by Congress as a public reminder that hunters, anglers and shooters are America’s premier conservation supporters – generating $100,000 every 30 minutes for fish, wildlife and habitat programs – the annual event provided an opportunity to introduce new participants to outdoor recreational sports, increase the availability of events for those already interested in participating, and show the nation the impact these activities have on efforts toward conservation.

First Place ATV-The Yamaha Raptor 250 was selected based on it wide variety of users from young riders to experienced atv riders. The price of the Yamaha Raptor 250. You get alot of atv for your money! All of the atv testers said they had the most fun on the Yamaha Raptor 250.

Second Place ATV- The KTM 450 XC came in second place for ATV Riders 2008 ATV of the year. The KTM is one of the favorite quads of the year due to the long list of hihj-end component and it’s race readiness.

Third Place ATV- Kawasaski Teryx 757 4×4 grabs third place in the ATV Riders 2008 ATV of the year. May 08 ATVR claims ” With the biggest engine in its class and the suspension to tackle any terrain with confidence, the Teryx could quite possibly be the next king of the Side-by-side world”

Way to go Yamaha,KTM and Kawasaki!

“Yamaha is excited to announce our 2009 Factory Race Teams across all of the thrilling motorsports that we support,” said Keith McCarty, Yamaha’s racing division manager. “From top talent to up-and-comers, these riders have proven that they have what it takes to compete at the highest levels. Yamaha is a leader in racing technology and innovation, and we’re proud to support these riders and have them represent our brand.”

Yamaha Factory ATV Racing:

Yamaha’s ATV race team is comprised of record-holding and nine-time Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) champion Bill Ballance, who is considered widely as the best ATV racer of all time.

Joining Ballance on the GNCC circuit again for Yamaha in 2009 is Traci Cecco, who holds an unprecedented seven GNCC women’s titles, and Brandon Sommers, who won the 2007 GNCC XC2 championship and finished fifth in his inaugural XC1 Pro level series this year.

Representing Team Yamaha on the ATV motocross tracks again in 2009 are Pat Brown, who won the Montreal Supercross at the Montreal Olympic Stadium this September, and Dustin Nelson, the 2008 Yamaha/ITP Quadcross MX Pro Class champion. Both riders will compete on the all-new motocross-inspired YFZ450R.