More Gravy With Graves

Celebrating their 15th year working together, Graves Motorsports and the Yamaha U.S. Road Racing Teams has been a highly successful partnership. Keith McCarty said, “I can’t say enough about what Chuck Graves and Graves Motorsports have meant to our team. It’s a close relationship focused on one thing, and that’s winning. The Graves Motorsports components that we use on our R1 and R6 have proven time and time again to be integral to our success. And the professionalism and expertise that Chuck and his crew bring to our team was a big reason why Yamaha won the Manufacturer’s Championship, as well as the Team Championship last year.

“In addition to our continuing relationship with Graves Motorsports, I’m very proud that each and every one of our team partners from last year is back with us again this year. Their loyalty to our program is much appreciated and a key to our success.”

About this year’s lineup of riders, Keith said, “First and foremost, we’re a family, and our four riders are like my kids. I care deeply about them, as I do about everyone on our teams, and I’m so proud of all of them. Josh Hayes has an opportunity to continue re-writing the history books this season and possibly win his fourth championship in a row. Josh Herrin has a successful year under his belt in Superbike, and I have no doubt that he’s going to give Josh Hayes a run for his money.

“And, in Daytona SportBike, Cameron Beaubier and Garrett Gerloff fought through a lot of adversity last year, and they’re both better for their efforts. We’ve got high hopes for Cameron and Garrett this season, starting with the Daytona 200 in March. It’s going to be a great season for our two teams, our four riders, our valued partners, and all of us at Yamaha. We can’t wait.”

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