30 years of Yamaha PeeWee 50 ( PW50 )

Yamaha PeeWee 50

All champions start somewhere. It just so happens that the best riders of the recent generation of MX and SX heroes started out on Yamaha's iconic PW50.

James Stewart, Ricky Carmichael and Chad Reed are just three top riders who owe their illustrious careers to the little 50cc twostroke, now celebrating its 30th year in production.

You never forget the first time you ride a motorcycle, so it's certain that Ricky, Bubba and Chad will be raising a glass on the PeeWee's 30th birthday. Why not give your offspring the chance to emulate a dirt legend by starting them off on the first dedicated fun bike?

The PW50 is designed for small riders, with ergonomics to suit. A fully auto engine lets junior concenrate on the ride and twin push bike style brake levers are handily located within grasp of little fingers. An efficient and unbelievably quiet two-stroke engine powers the little beast and there's a throttle stop limiter that allows adults to dial in the right amount of power.

Most amazing of all, in those 30 years since its launch, the PW50 has remained largely unchanged. The 49cc two-stroke engine; the tough, cast three spoke wheels and the unique duckbill front end design are all remarkably similar on the 2011 model to the unit revealed in 1981.

The fact that Yamaha engineers have not significantly changed the entry level fun bike design is evidence of how right they got the original PW50.

Today PW50 purchasers can look forward to some great offers when they place their orders in the lead up to xmas. A free kid's camping pack including tent, sleeping bag, alu drinks bottle and backpack valued at $220 is sure to appeal to your little tacker. And the offer of $200 worth of free gear when you finance with YMF is too good to pass up.

Rockstar helps usher in new decade of Aussie MX

Williams Event Management (WEM) is pleased to announce that Rockstar Energy Drink have come on board to support the 2010 Australian Motocross Championship, heralding a new decade, and indeed a new era, for Australian Motocross.

The long-term deal with Rockstar has allowed WEM to secure a never-before-seen television package for Motocross in Australia, highlighting all three classes and propelling the sport into the spotlight.

Series Promoter, Kevin Williams, was thrilled to have Rockstar onboard, with their support enabling the Series to continue to grow.

“Over the last few years we’ve made a conscious effort to help improve and develop the sport of Motocross in Australia,” Williams said.

“With Rockstar signing up, the Series looks set to be bigger and better than ever.

“Rockstar have made a long-term commitment to the Championship, and with their support we’ve been able to line-up an awesome television package, heralding a new era for Motocross in Australia.”

Mike Kelso, Marketing Director of Rockstar Energy Drink, said that Rockstar was thrilled about their partnership with the Australian Motocross Championship.

“We are excited about our partnership with Kevin Williams and being the title sponsor of the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals,” Kelso said.

“This is a multi-year deal which has helped to secure an amazing television package, ensuring fans across Australia get to experience top level racing at its finest and helping to bring the Series to a new level of competition.”

The 2010 Championship will see the premier Pro Opens class take to the tracks once more, with CDR Rockstar Yamaha rider, Jay Marmont, aiming to make it three Championship Titles in a row.

The Pro Lites and Under 19s will also line up at each of the eight rounds featuring all new race formats.

The first round of the 2010 Rockstar MX Nationals kicks off on Sunday 28 March at:

Horsham Motorcycle Club
Henty HWY
Dooen via Horsham
Victoria

Admission:

Adult $30
Family (Two adults, two kids) $70
Kids (5-15 years) $15

• For more information about the 2010 Rockstar MX Nationals check out www.ozmotox.com.au and www.ma.org.au.