The Yamaha Outdoors Podcast

Yamaha’s Elite bLU cRU Athletes Win Multiple Pro Championships in 2022 / Yamaha Racers to be Honored at Wall of Champions Ceremony at Barber Motorsports Park Yamaha bLU cRU racers brought home several championships to cap off another successful 2022 racing season. Riders aboard the YFZ450R topped the podium in multiple race series, and the YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift) continued to impress with multiple championships captured on a multitude of tracks across the country. Yamaha will honor this year’s bLU cRU titleholders during the 2022 Wall of Champions ceremony at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama this December. In the Champ Off-Road Tour, Yamaha racers dominated the series once more, sweeping the Side-by-Side (SxS) classes in the pure sport YXZ1000R. Yamaha factory-supported racer, Brock Heger, returned to short course and once again took home the championship and $15,000 bLU cRU bonus in his YXZ1000R SS. In the PRO TURBO SxS class, New Zealander, Hamish Kelsey in his YXZ1000R SS secured the championship and bLU cRU bonus. Led by Colin Kernz, the YXZ also captured the top three positions in the PRO AM SxS class, as well as the top four spots in the Sportsman SxS class, with Jacob Blemke edging out the competition by only four points. In the ATV MX circuit, Yamaha racers ruled the track on the podium-proven YFZ450R, finishing in four of the top-five positions in the AMA Pro division. After trading overall wins throughout 2022 with each other, Phoenix Racing’s YFZ rider, Joel Hetrick, capped off the season with the $15,000 bLU cRU bonus and his third ATV MX championship. The GNCC series showcased multiple battles this year, several of which came down to the final round. Brycen Neal, secured the $15,000 bLU cRU bonus on his YFZ450R and was crowned the new XC1 Pro ATV titleholder in 2022. Also at the Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC, Yamaha held a special retirement ceremony for bLU cRU racer, Johnny Gallagher, in honor of his 27-year career racing pro. In support of the GNCC’s annual “Race for the Cure” at the Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC in Crawfordsville, Indiana, raising breast cancer awareness and funding local breast cancer care and research for the Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF), Yamaha returned as a major contributor to the effort, committing $50 for each class win on a Yamaha, and an additional $50 for each 2022 Yamaha championship. Yamaha donated over $5,500 to MCCF, which will use the funds to continue their efforts to provide free mammogram examinations in the surrounding region. With the aid of bLU cRU racers, Yamaha also held a special All Kids Bike activation in Indiana, assembling bicycles benefitting a local elementary school in Crawfordsville. Yamaha continues to support All Kids Bike through multiple grants and bicycle deliveries to schools across the nation, with more activations planned in the future. Every Yamaha SxS and full-size ATV is proudly Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution. For further information on the bLU cRU program, visit YamahabLUcRU.com. REALize Your Adventure and learn more about Yamaha’s Proven Off-Road line-up at YamahaOutdoors.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Steve Nessl, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on the show, click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy! FALL HUNTING AND EXPLORING EPIC OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS WITH STEVE NESSL OF YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION This week on The Revolution with Jim and Trav, the guys are joined by Steve Nessl, Marketing Manager at Yamaha Motor Corporation to talk hunting, destination off-roading adventures, funding projects that create and defend access to land for outdoor recreation and much more. Listen in as Steve discusses his first hunting trip of the season, a late October archery hunt in Kansas for whitetails. He talks about the challenges that the weather created for this hunt and the lack of pre-rut activity. Plus, he also reveals his disappointment with the shot he took on a nice buck that ultimately proved to be non-fatal. Then, Steve highlights Destination Yamaha, a fantastic program that allows Yamaha to work with their partners across the country to provide adventure rental vehicles so people can explore new and exciting locations. That kind of adventurous experience is one that, when people can carve out a little time from their busy schedules, is worthwhile. You don't have to own an ATV or side-by-side to be able to explore Anchorage, Alaska or Moab, Utah. You can rent those vehicles when you get there! Even if you do already own an ATV or side-by-side, this Destination Yamaha program makes it possible for you to try out different models or have access to vehicles if you don't want to trailer your unit across the country. There are epic destinations all across the country, from coast to coast, and everywhere in between. This kind of program puts outdoor recreation within the reach of more people! Finally, Steve talks about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, a program designed to help create and defend access to land for outdoor recreation. The Outdoor Access Initiative has been able to contribute more than $5 million dollars in the form of grants to help support more than 400 projects across the country since its inception. Funded out of the sale of Yamaha vehicles, Steve says a small portion of each sale is directed to this initiative. Using a grant application process, Yamaha awards that money quarterly to nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable public use. The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is a program that does a lot of good, Steve says, but not a lot of people know about it. In the interest of creating and maintaining spaces to recreate for generations to come, Steve says Yamaha will continue to commit money to this initiative. He encourages people to check out the program and apply for grants to fund projects they are working on that support land access. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message

​​​When it comes time to change the engine oil in your motorcycle, scooter, ATV, Side-by-Side, or snowmobile, there is no better choice than Yamalube. Why? Yamalube's line of care and maintenance products is formulated and manufactured to Yamaha’s stringent standards of quality. The very engineers who design high-performance Yamaha engines consult on the formulation of each Yamalube oil to be engine/application-specific and to meet/exceed industry standards like JASO MA. In other words, nothing enhances the performance or protects the advanced design of a Yamaha quite like Yamalube. Yamalube engine oils also meet or exceed Powersports industry standards for protection and performance. Each one of our Yamalube products undergoes rigorous testing and has been proven to provide the performance and protection demanded by today’s advanced technology. What are the benefits of using Yamalube engine oils? Maintains its viscosity and characteristics Provides balanced anti-friction protection Specifically formulated for wet centrifugal clutch performance The Yamalube family of products are the only products engineered to meet the unique demands, operating characteristics, and applications of Powersports products. To protect your machine from the wear and tear of daily use, refer to your owner's manual for recommended products to enhance the performance, lower ownership costs, and extend the life of your Yamaha. Find out more about Yamalube and the entire offering at Yamaha-Motor.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, click this link, along with reviewing their description below. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy! FALL WHITETAIL HUNTING AND OFF-ROADING WITH SCOTT NEWBY OF YAMAHA Fall hunting seasons are hitting full stride and Scott Newby, Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist, already has one tag filled. Starting the season out early this year, Scott hit Kentucky on opening weekend and after an intense hunt, walked away with an incredible buck still in the velvet. Although he has hunted Kentucky in years past, he notes that nothing has ever come together quite like it did this season with multiple members of the hunting party tagging out on opening night. In Scott's case, an evening sit in a treestand overlooking a bean field put him right in the center of big buck activity. Just a couple of hours into his first sit, the buck he was looking for showed up right under his stand. After sitting at full draw, waiting for another buck to move, Scott finally released his arrow and watched the buck as it disappeared into the bean field. No hunt is over until you recover your animal though, and because of shot placement, Scott determined it was best to let the deer sit for several hours before attempting recovery. During that time, a thunderstorm moved in and had Scott nervous about losing the blood trail and potentially not being able to find his buck. However, a morning search yielded the buck he arrowed, not far from where he last saw it go down. Scott explains the sheer amount of relief and excitement he felt when he finally put hands on his buck and also notes that although it can be difficult to wait, giving an animal the right amount of time to expire is crucial to recovery. With Kentucky under his belt, Scott talks about his upcoming hunts, including an archery whitetail tag that he is hoping to fill in Kansas. Plus, Scott highlights the recent Yamaha XT-Reme Terrain Challenge (XT-R Challenge) that was held at the iconic Loretta Lynn Off-Road Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. The Yamaha XT-R Challenge is a multi-day event, now four years running, where Yamaha friends and family get the opportunity to get out and run a specialty course that is full of obstacles. Scott says ATV and Side-by-Side riders got to challenge themselves with log crossings, mud holes and more on a 22-mile course during the fun-filled weekend. The event also featured free demo rides, concerts, giveaways and much more. This annual event is certainly one that Yamaha owners and spectators should think about attending next year and Scott highlights how you can be a part of it! Listen in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message

More great news on the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative front! Yamaha Rehabilitates Popular OHV Area in San Bernardino National Forest Employees Volunteer Time for Conservation Alongside Southern California Mountains Foundation MARIETTA, Ga. – October 17, 2022 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, continues to demonstrate its leadership in the Powersports industry, advocating access to public land for motorized recreation through the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) and hands-on volunteer efforts by Yamaha employees. Most recently, Yamaha corporate team members joined the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) to help rehabilitate a frequently utilized OHV area of the San Bernardino National Forest. “Over the past couple of years, the San Bernardino National Forest, like so many other public recreation areas, has seen increased activity – a welcomed surprise as we encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors, but also a real challenge in keeping up with rehab projects,” said Linda Stamer, Restoration Partnership Director for SCMF. “Thanks to the generous support of Yamaha’s employee volunteers, we were able to make significant progress in our Pinnacles Staging Area restoration. With Yamaha’s help, we packed in at least three weeks’ worth of work into a single day.” A group of Yamaha employees, along with family and friends, recently planted more than 300 native species plants around the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area to restore its boundaries and encourage responsible on-trail riding. Pinnacles is Yamaha’s adopted staging area, where volunteers have completed several projects over the years. During this effort, symbolizing the diversity of users, popularity of the area, and need for continued support, several riding groups, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts passed through Pinnacles, witnessing and recognizing the immediate impact and benefits of the Yamaha employees’ continuing work. “What started as a small assembly of Yamaha volunteers in Southern California nearly 15 years ago has grown into an annual tradition where our employees compliment the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s financial support by contributing directly to hands-on conservation work and improvements on the ground,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports group marketing manager. “It’s fulfilling to see the progress at Pinnacles over time, but also important to acknowledge the continued need for funding and restoration of public land, as more people flock to national forests to recreate.” Yamaha has a longstanding relationship with SCMF; in addition to nearly 15 years of volunteer projects together, Yamaha OAI has granted over $100,000 in funding to help sustain the organization’s OHV program, trail volunteer efforts, trail mapping, and improvement projects at Big Pine Flats OHV staging area. The Yamaha OAI program encourages riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. Yamaha OAI is a one-stop resource for outdoor organizations seeking support for their next project. Visit YamahaOAI.com for application details, or examples of some typical projects the program supports for inspiration. Connect with Yamaha on social via @YamahaOutdoors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message

Hello Yamaha podcast listeners! It's been a while and I apologize for that, but I'm trying to do some new things and continue to bring you all value. So, if you have any suggestions and/or feedback, please let me know! Today, I want to bring you all up to speed on some news we've announced regarding our OAI program. Please listen in, enjoy, and see you on the adventure! Below is a snippet of today's podcast... *** Yamaha is encouraging people to get outside and enjoy the outdoors on Saturday, September 24, 2022, in honor of National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day). In recognition of these events, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) is renewing its annual pledge to commit $500,000 to organizations supporting access to land for outdoor recreation and encouraging applications for grants before the next quarterly deadline on September 30. National Public Lands Day invites volunteers nationwide to help restore and preserve public lands – from national parks to local urban green spaces – directly aligning with Yamaha OAI’s goal of protecting public lands for outdoor recreation. To date, the Yamaha OAI program has contributed over $5 million in funding and equipment across more than 425 projects in the last 14 years to assist outdoor recreationists working to protect and improve access to public land and educate everyone on safe, sustainable recreational use. Yamaha OAI has proven to be the industry’s most reliable partner and a significant resource for those who depend on access to public land for work and play. Additionally, on September 24, National Hunting and Fishing Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary. NHF Day events are organized each year by Wonders of Wildlife to spread awareness of the conservation and economic benefits, as well as traditions and values of hunting and fishing. Yamaha OAI is a founding partner of Wonders of Wildlife’s Live It! program and a supporter of its efforts to expand NHF Day events across the country. These events play a significant role in expanding awareness of the issues facing public access and outdoor recreation, and the Live It! program supports local conservation groups wanting to host or enhance NHF Day events, but are limited in their resources. “Last year we made a commitment to grant half a million dollars to outdoor projects, and we’re proud to say we exceeded that goal,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports marketing manager. “Our lives are rooted in the outdoors and Yamaha’s direct and significant financial support of Wonders of Wildlife, Recreate Responsibly, and so many other outdoor organizations help make recreation on public lands possible. In celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day, we’re excited to renew our annual commitment to make a minimum of $500,000 available in 2022 to organizations who help create opportunities for outdoor recreation.” The Yamaha OAI program encourages riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. Yamaha OAI is a one-stop resource for outdoor organizations seeking support for their next project. Visit YamahaOAI.com for application details, or examples of some typical projects the program supports for inspiration. The application deadline for consideration in the third quarter of the 2022 funding cycle is September 30, 2022. Submission guidelines and an application for a Yamaha OAI grant are available at YamahaOAI.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search any of the following hashtags on all platforms: #Yamaha #YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #AssembledInUSA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's ATV and SxS Sr. Communications Specialist, Scott Newby, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy! EXPLORING NEW OFF-ROAD OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS WITH SCOTT NEWBY OF YAMAHA The spring warm up is upon us and that means there is plenty of hunting, fishing, riding and outdoor recreating to be enjoyed. Scott Newby is the ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist for Yamaha Motor Corporation and he joins The Revolution this week to talk turkeys, bass and trail riding. Scott will provide a recap of the recent Yamaha Turkey Bass Smash where his quest for a third title with partner Wade Middleton was upended by team Wendlandt and Palaniuk. Both challenging conditions hunting and fishing due to an extended period of drought in Texas and fierce competitors set the stage for a tough event. Even though they came up short this year, Scott says he was thrilled to get a turkey and highlights the exciting hunt for his bird. Warming weather has people anxious to get back outside and start recreating again and that means, for many, a kick-off to the riding season. Whether you're on an ATV or Side-by-Side, there are plenty of destinations across the country to explore. If you're planning a trip, Scott says it pays to think ahead so you stay in compliance with all rules/regulations/permit requirements. There is no one size fits all rule so Scott encourages riders to do a little research ahead of time and purchase the permits they need to avoid any unnecessary problems. He says Yamaha dealers are often a great source of information for riders who want recommendations on good riding spots in the area and what kind of permits are required locally. If you don't have a Yamaha ATV or Side-by-Side or you just don't want to have to trailer yours across the country, there are still plenty of opportunities to explore incredible locations with Destination Yamaha. The large network of Destination Yamaha Partners all over the country cater to riders looking for new and fun locations to experience, and they provide Yamaha ATV and Side-by-Side rentals to do so. Some of these incredible Destination Yamaha locations include: Moab, Denali Park, Pagosa Springs, Bigfork, Huntington Beach and so many more. Having access to places and rentals like those in the Destination Yamaha network makes it possible for people to take their adventure further and experience places they may not have been able to otherwise. Be sure to listen in and then visit YamahaOutdoors.com to see a complete lineup of Yamaha ATVs and Side-by-Sides. Also check out Destination Yamaha and start planning an adventure! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's ATV and SxS Sr. Communications Specialist, Scott Newby, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy! YAMAHA’S TURKEY-BASS SMASH WITH SCOTT NEWBY Spring is nearly here and that means turkey beards and bass will soon be on the mind of almost every outdoorsman. Scott Newby is the ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist for Yamaha Motor Corporation, and he’s ready to fill tags and bag limits afield. Listen in as he talks about the upcoming Yamaha Turkey-Bass Smash. He’ll also highlight the crossover that exists between fans of pure racing and the outdoors. The upcoming Turkey-Bass Smash, a friendly competition held by Yamaha’s Marine and Outdoor divisions featuring teams of professional anglers, racers and more. The event is a two-day tournament in Texas with one day focusing on turkey hunting in the brush country and the final day held on the water of Lake Amistad. The tournament is judged on a point system that totals up the scores of turkey weights, beards, and spur lengths as well as any bonus and penalty points earned along the way. The fishing portion is scored on a five fish limit with points for total weight, biggest fish and more. At the end of the two-day event, points are added together and a winner is named. The winning two-man team gets bragging rights, a photo with the Turkey-Bass Smash trophy and the opportunity to defend their title the following year. Scott says he and teammate Wade Middleton have won the past two tournaments and are looking forward to defending their title this spring. Listen in as he discusses the scouting and preparation they put in for the event as well as the equipment, like the fleet of Yamaha side-by-sides, they use to give them the best possible edge in the field. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message

In case you missed this recap from December, here's a very special holiday message from all of us at Yamaha Outdoors -- including the announcement of our generator #giveaway winner! #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #Yamaha --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's motorsports marketing manager, Steve Nessl, featured on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav". For more on this show, click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy! BIG KENTUCKY BUCKS AND NEW 2022 YAMAHA RMAX SIDE-BY-SIDES WITH YAMAHA’S STEVE NESSL Kentucky has established itself as a big buck powerhouse state worthy of the same kind of attention that the whitetail rich midwest states get. What makes it so great? The state has solid genetics and ranks seventh in the number of all-time Boone & Crockett entries, beating both Kansas and Ohio. The habitat there - a mixture of ag land, river bottoms and woods - is ideal for growing big bucks. As a no draw state, Kentucky makes tags easily accessible with over-the-counter purchases - no draw systems to deal with. The state also keeps hunting affordable with reasonable license and tag fees. Plus, Kentucky kicks off their season early giving hunters a longer season and the opportunity to get a whitetail in the velvet during early September. Steve Nessl is the Marketing Manager at Yamaha Motor Corporation and he knows first hand how great the state of Kentucky can be for whitetail hunters. He joins The Revolution this week to talk about his successful early season Kentucky whitetail hunt where he anchored a massive buck, still in the velvet, with 13 scorable points and lots of character. He also highlights the role Yamaha RMAX side-by-sides played in getting him to and from his stand and getting his once in a lifetime buck out of the field. Yamaha recently released their new 2022 Wolverine RMAX 1000 Sport, a high-performing, extremely capable Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport, based off the best-in-class RMAX 1000 platform. Steve highlights some of the great features on this new unit like beadlock wheels, adjustable FOX 2.0 shocks, the new sport inspired color and graphics and more. The new blue color is a bridge that connects Yamaha's racing heritage, sporty appeal and performance with the versatility and function of the RMAX, he notes. This 2022 Wolverine RMAX 1000 Sport is fun to drive in a sporty way and makes users want to put that D-Mode into "Sport" and have a good time. There is a lot of on the fly adjustability available at the fingertips of drivers with the RMAX 1000 Sport. These features make it possible to dial in the kind of ride you are wanting to achieve based on the terrain you're traversing in the moment. Listen in as Steve relives his successful early season Kentucky whitetail and highlights some of the great features of the new Yamaha 2022 Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yamahaoutdoors/message