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2005 Weekend of Champions


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To commemorate its 50 year tradition of winning championships, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA brought its popular “Weekend of Champions” program to the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix race weekend at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, providing fans with an opportunity to meet 19 legendary motorcycle racing champions and collect autographs.

On hand to sign free commemorative posters were past Yamaha road racing heroes: Wayne Rainey, Eddie Lawson, Giacomo Agostini, Kel Carruthers, Randy Mamola, Rich Oliver, Steve Baker, Thomas Stevens, Jamie James, and Don Emde. Off-road racing legends included: Gary Jones, Pierre Karsmakers, Rick Burgett, Broc Glover, Damon Bradshaw, Mike Bell, Marty Moates, Doug Henry, and Jeff Emig.

All autograph sessions took place in the Yamaha Marketplace located in the Lakebed area at the track.