Mosiman to Star
Racing Yamaha
I
t's official: Michael Mosiman
is now a member of the Mon-
ster Energy Star Racing Yamaha
Team. Mosiman, who has been
sidelined by injury since last
year, signed a multi-year deal
that will see him finish out the
2024 250SX West Championship
and then take on the AMA Pro
Motocross Championship in the
250MX class. This also includes
the combined AMA SuperMoto
-
cross World Finals. The 250SX
West Championship resumes on
March 23 in Seattle.
"I am honored to be a part of
such a successful team and to
be surrounded by so many driven
individuals," Mosiman said. "In
my short time of getting to know
the Monster Energy Yamaha
Star Racing team, I have been
impressed with the dedication,
commitment, and passion they
have for the sport and for win
-
ning. Being off the bike and away
from racing for a bit has allowed
me to truly reset and return stron
-
ger both physically and mentally.
I think the partnership with Star
Yamaha could not have come at a
better time in my career."
Team Manager Jensen Hendler
said, "We've only been working
with him for a little bit, but we feel
he has the speed and can battle
up front. It's not easy to jump
into a season that's already been
rolling, but we're looking forward
to seeing what he can do and are
looking forward to Seattle."
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Michael Mosiman is now
a member of the Monster
Energy Star Racing
Yamaha Team.
Yamaha Grants
Exceed $1 Million in
2023
Y
amaha Motor USA's Yamaha Outdoor Ac-
cess Initiative (OAI) contributed over $1
million in grant awards in 2023, marking the
largest annual funding total since the pro-
gram's inception in 2008.
Steve Nessl, Yamaha's motorsports mar-
keting manager, said, "Yamaha's goal for the
Outdoor Access Initiative is to serve as a
meaningful resource to those supporting access
to public land for all types of recreation. Investing
$1 million in one year is a significant achievement.
We remain committed to supporting those who
work tirelessly to ensure riders and outdoor enthu
-
siasts can continue to enjoy our nation's outdoor
spaces."
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the funding cycle
focused on projects aimed at educating and
inspiring the next generation of motorized and
outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Two notable
recipients were Cycle Kids, Inc. and the Strider
Education Foundation, which engage elementary
school-aged children in bike riding fundamentals
as part of the physical education curriculum. Ad
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ditionally, the Sierra Foundation will provide local
fifth- and sixth-grade students the opportunity to
attend the Rich Oliver Mystery School 4-week Ride
& Wrench camp to learn motorcycle riding and
maintenance skills.
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Yamaha and its volunteers celebrate the
company's largest annual Outdoor Access
Initiative funding total since its inception in 2008.
