Yamaha doubles contingency!!

[LMsports]

From Roadracingworld.com:

Yamaha Doubles Road Race Contingency, Will Pay Back Five Places In 2006
Dec 22, 2005

From a press release issued by Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A.:

CYPRESS, Calif., — Yamaha Motor Corporation is pleased to announce a significantly expanded Road Racing contingency program for 2006 by more than doubling the posted payouts for amateur and professional roadracers throughout the U.S. In addition, Yamaha riders competing in sprint races around the country will now earn back to five places rather than just for 1st place as in the previous program. Commenting on the program, Yamaha Racing Division Manager Keith McCarty said, "We're really excited about the changes we've made to this year's program. Our customers who choose to race Yamaha sportbikes will have more opportunities than ever to earn contingency monies in the year ahead." Eligible Yamaha motorcycles include sportbikes like the YZF-R1, YZF-R1 Limited Edition and the all-new and very potent YZF-R6.

Program details, list of eligible races and enrollment forms can be found directly at http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/events/contingency_rr_06.aspx.

[Jeff]

Yamaha doubles it, but it's still a fraction of what Honda pays!  :P

I landed $400 for 4th place (twice) last year...  8)

[LMsports]

Jeff, quit giving out our secrets!! Noone else pays any attention to Honda money!

[Jeff]

doh! good point  ;D

[cb186]

Yamaha doubles it, but it's still a fraction of what Honda pays!  :P

I landed $400 for 4th place (twice) last year...  8)

yeah, but they offer that because they know that few people will ride a Honda anyway.  ;D

[LMsports]

Ready to renew our rivalry Chad?

[cardzilla]

Awesome!  Now all I need is an '05 ... which brings me to the question : Why do manufacturers only pay back one model year?  I can understand if it's a completely different bike, but in the case of the R1 it is relatively unchanged and certainly nothing the average street rider would even notice.

[MELK-MAN]

Awesome!  Now all I need is an '05 ... which brings me to the question : Why do manufacturers only pay back one model year?  I can understand if it's a completely different bike, but in the case of the R1 it is relatively unchanged and certainly nothing the average street rider would even notice.

why?? to get people buying bikes, ;D which is kinda the reason for the contingency program in the 1st place. Even if they dont change the bike much, they sure would rather you buy another bike. THis program sure beats the crap outa last years "win or nothing" schedule.

[cb186]

Ready to renew our rivalry Chad?

whats your terms Sir?

[LMsports]

Bring your 600 and your motard, we'll do the same. Honda VS Yamaha...bring your checkbook.

[cb186]

Bring your 600 and your motard, we'll do the same. Honda VS Yamaha...bring your checkbook.

you getting a 600 again, and buying a CRF?

if thats what you're saying, it's on.  ;D

[cardzilla]

why?? to get people buying bikes, ;D which is kinda the reason for the contingency program in the 1st place. Even if they dont change the bike much, they sure would rather you buy another bike. THis program sure beats the crap outa last years "win or nothing" schedule.

I'll agree that paying to fifth is MUCH better, but I disagree with the reason for the year requirement.  Does anyone race a brand new bike?  I certainly never have and I was under the impression that most race salvage or at least used bikes.  Am I wrong on that?  I am for sure not going out and buy an '06 just to make (at best) a quarter of the price back.  My only option is to find a friend with an R1 who will swap frames (fat chance).  Oh well.