The Yamaha Outdoors Podcast

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby, 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!

REMOTE AND EPIC ADVENTURES IN THE OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER WITH YAMAHA

Where will your next adventure take you? Do you have a summer vacation planned yet?

Scott Newby is Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist and he joins The Revolution this week to discuss some of the great opportunities awaiting people as they look for outdoor adventure this summer.

Listen in as Scott talks about his most recent outdoor adventure at Gateway Canyons Resort in Colorado, a beautiful destination ripe with opportunity for off-road enthusiasts. While it can be hard to carve out the time in our busy lives, planning an outdoor getaway can help you reconnect with your family and recharge. Yamaha can help.

Yamaha's machines are, literally and figuratively, the vehicles by which people can explore and experience nature and the great outdoors like never before. You could visit the Grand Canyon and take in its beauty from a peripheral lookout point, or you could spend a couple of days actually exploring some of the most amazing scenery in the world! A Yamaha side-by-side or ATV makes it possible to go beyond the lookout points of the Grand Canyon and actually traverse the rugged terrain, see the rock formations, take in the cliffs, experience the desert, see the roaring river and more. Those kinds of up close outdoor experiences can be had all over the country in different wild places when you are riding on your Yamaha ATV or side-by-side. Destination Yamaha is a great jumping off point to help people find a place to pursue some off-road adventure. Filter through the destinations and experiences by region or by vehicle. Yamaha makes it easy to book trips with reputable businesses and you can even rent vehicles instead of trailering your own!

Scott says there are a lot of incredible places to experience from the seat of Yamaha vehicle, however for him it's more about the "who" rather than the "where". Getting outdoors is more fun when you get to share it with the people that matter to you, and he encourages people to bring along family and friends to share in the memories.

Having continued access to the outdoors to be able to experience wild places is important. In an effort to help conserve America's wild landscape and also advocate for access so people can enjoy those places, Yamaha created the Outdoor Access Initiative. Now in its 15th year and going strong, Yamaha's Outdoor Access Initiative seeks to create and defend access to land for outdoor recreation. Yamaha does that by funding projects across the country in conjunction with different organizations that have an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable public use. Scott says Yamaha has funded more than 450 projects across the country, investing more than 5 million dollars into our nation's trails with the ultimate goal of providing access and outdoor opportunities to people for generations to come. It's a worthy cause and one that Yamaha continues to invest in.

Do you have a project for the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative to restore and/or protect public lands and trails around you? If so, visit YamahaOAI.com and apply for a grant today.

#YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #Conservation #Yamaha

Today's podcast was taken from another interview with Yamaha's Scott Newby, 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!

TACKLING EXTREME ADVENTURE AND ELEMENTS WITH DEPENDABLE AND RELIABLE YAMAHA MACHINES April 27, 2023

This week on The Revolution with Jim and Trav, the guys are ringing in spring with turkeys, bass fishing and off-roading. Joining them will be Scott Newby, Yamaha's ATV & Side-by-Side Senior Communications Specialist.

In a celebration of all things spring and the great outdoors, the 6th annual Yamaha Turkey Bass Smash commenced recently. An intense two day competition pitted two capable teams against each other in the quest to take the biggest turkeys and heaviest stringers of bass. In the end, Scott Newby and teammate Wade Middleton walked away victoriously. Scott recaps the challenge and his team's come-from-behind win. He also discusses how they were able to use a wide variety of the Yamaha product lineup to assist them in their efforts. From Yamaha ATVs and Side-by-Sides to outboards, their reliable machines were there for competitors every step of the way. Scott says the annual Yamaha Turkey Bass Smash is not only fun, but it provides an opportunity for people to see Yamaha's durable and reliable machines perform in the field.

Scott will also discuss some of the adventures the Yamaha lineup of products has been on this year, including an ice fishing trip up north. Scott and the Yamaha team headed to Minnesota to get in on some ice fishing action in February. While there, they put the Yamaha RMAX2 1000 and RMAX4 1000, as well as the Yamaha Grizzly to the test against the cold. Fully outfitted with cab enclosures and heater kits, among other accessories, Scott talks about how these machines handled the brutal temperatures that dipped down to 31 below zero. Even with the extreme cold and wind, Yamaha's proven machines were able to keep the anglers warm and provide a great place to escape the elements. Scott discusses the benefit of having a machine on your side that has the reliability and dependability that Yamaha is known for, especially in such inhospitable conditions. Furthermore, he highlights how a wide variety of available accessories can make it possible to still enjoy the great outdoors, even if the conditions are less than ideal.

Check out the complete lineup of durable and reliable Yamaha machines and accessories by heading to YamahaMotorsports.com.

At King of Hammers last month, the RMAX2 1000 Sport was put to the test — and passed with flying colors, winning the Pro Stock N/A title! Further, it was the only SxS in its class to complete the grueling off-road desert course in Johnson Valley, CA.⁠
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Take a behind-the-scenes glimpse of this epic achievement, hear from Kyle Anderson of @WellerRacing on what it took to conquer the unforgiving terrain, check out our newly designed AdventuRMAX concept vehicles and ride with @GBCtires, and more!⁠

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We joined our friends at Garmin for an ice fishing trip in the frigid temperatures of Perham, MN. Armed with accessorized RMAX 1000 Side-by-Sides with our new hard-cab enclosure system equipped with our heater kit, along with a Grizzly ATV, we didn't let the cold weather stop the fun. Watch and listen in on the selection of premium Yamaha Genuine Accessories and learn more on Yamaha-Motor.com.
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Yamaha is pledging more than $119,500 in bLU cRU bonuses for the 2023 SxS and ATV racing seasons. Yamaha’s bLU cRU program offers bonuses of up to $15,000 for qualified and eligible racers competing in select series and classes with a '21 or newer Wolverine RMAX 1000, YXZ1000R, YXZ1000R SS, or YFZ450R.

The '23 SxS racing season kicked off with an impressive showing at the King of the Hammers last month, where Kyle Anderson captured the Pro Stock N/A UTV championship in his Weller Racing Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport Side-by-Side. The RMAX 1000’s Proven Off-Road prowess and reliability were put on full display and ended up being the only UTV to complete two laps and finish in its class. Anderson won the $5,000 bLU cRU bonus for driving the top-placing Yamaha SxS. KOH is known as the most grueling off-road race, infamous for its punishing desert course through some of the roughest and most challenging rock and boulder sections of any timed event.

In the Championship Off-Road Tour, Owen and Rodney Van Eperen return for both the Pro Stock and Pro Turbo UTV classes in their Powersports 1 / Yamaha YXZ1000Rs. In addition to the $15,000 bLU cRU bonuses offered to the overall Pro Stock and Pro Turbo UTV champions, Yamaha is offering racing contingencies in the Pro Am and Sportsman classes.

Yamaha continues its support of the Great American Short Course Series, offering bLU cRU payouts to eligible racers who finish the 9-round series on the podium in the Production 1000 class in a YXZ1000R or YXZ1000R SS. Series bonuses total include $7,500.

New for '23, the Yamaha bLU cRU race program will support the 11-round Texas Outlaw Series. Overall champions piloting a Yamaha SxS will receive $5,000 in the Pro N/A class, $3,000 in the Expert 1000 class, and $1,500 in the Amateur 1000 class.

On the ATV circuit, Yamaha will offer payout and prize opportunities to all eligible participants competing in select classes in the ATV MX and GNCC series.

Representing Yamaha in ATV MX’s AMA Pro class are defending champion, Joel Hetrick of Phoenix Racing, and eight-time Yamaha factory-supported champion, Chad Wienen of Wienen Motorsports, competing for the '23 title and $15,000 bLU cRU bonus on their Yamaha YFZ450Rs. The two will compete head-to-head at the season opener at the iconic Daytona Speedway as Hetrick hopes to earn his first back-to-back championship, while Wienen seeks to reclaim the title and his ninth all-time victory.

In the GNCC XC1 Pro ATV series, defending champion, Brycen Neal of Phoenix Racing, and eight-time Yamaha Factory-Supported champion, Walker Fowler, compete for the XC1 Pro ATV title and $15,000 bLU cRU racing bonus on their Yamaha YFZ450Rs. Neal already won the opening Big Buck round in Union, SC and hopes to continue the early lead in his pursuit of back-to-back championships, while Fowler will miss the start of the season to recover from injury.

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 more information on the bLU cRU program, including all guidelines and requirements for ATV and SxS racing, visit YamahabLUcRU.com. To view the entire Proven Off-Road ATV and SxS lineup and learn more, visit YamahaOutdoors.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors and @bLUcRUofficial.

Yamaha announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) contributed more than $116,000 in grant awards for the third quarter of 2022. This latest funding cycle showcases Yamaha OAI’s mission to protect, improve, and expand access to public land for motorized and outdoor recreation through projects that build, protect, and restore access to more than 40,000 acres and 600 miles of trail for motorized recreation.

Projects funded in the third quarter 2022 grant cycle include:

· BlueRibbon Coalition (Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges, UT)

· Grand Lake Trail Grooming, Inc. (Grand Lake, CO)

· The Great Outdoors Fund (Beasley Knob OHV Area, GA)

· LANDS Foundation (Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area, CA)

· Range Riders ATV Club (Len Hardy Memorial Trail, Itasca County, MN)

· Tread Lightly! (Cinder Hills OHV Area, AZ)

· Wenatchee Valley TREAD (Mad River Trail, Entiat, WA)

The application deadline for consideration in the final funding cycle for 2022 is December 15, 2022. Riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers are encouraged to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. Visit YamahaOAI.com for submission guidelines, the Yamaha OAI grant application form, answers to most popular questions about the program, and recaps of some typical projects for inspiration.

About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $5 million contributed to over 400 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from 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.

Updated guidelines, application form, information, and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, call the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@Yamaha-Motor.com, or write to:

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative / Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, 3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100, Marietta, GA 30066

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.

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.

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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 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!

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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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

#REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #Yamaha

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!

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.

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!

More people than ever are returning to, or discovering for the first time, the great outdoors. There are a lot of great ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors - hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, off-roading and more. In all of those pursuits, having an ATV or side-by-side can increase one's enjoyment and with Yamaha vehicles it can help people realize their adventures. Steve Nessl is the Marketing Manager at Yamaha Motor Corp and he joins The Revolution this week to talk about major manufacturing milestones, the capability of Yamaha's RMAX line, Yamaha's Outdoor Access Initiative, the fall hunting season and more.

Kicking things off, Steve says the Yamaha production facility in Newnan, Georgia hit a major milestone recently when they manufactured their 4 millionth vehicle. It's a huge achievement, Steve says, especially in a time where Yamaha can't even make them fast enough. With the influx of outdoor participation, the demand for Yamaha vehicles is high and Steve says their team is working hard to get them into customers hands as quickly as possible while still checking all the boxes of Yamaha's quality, durability and reliability standards.

Switching gears and looking at some of the standout vehicles in Yamaha's Side-by-Side lineup, Steve talks about their RMAX vehicles. The Rubicon Trail in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains is known among off-roaders as an epic and challenging destination, and one that is mostly frequented by Jeep drivers. It is 20-plus miles of rough terrain and very few people can say they've actually conquered the trail. From a powersports manufacturer perspective, Steve says the Rubicon Trail has always been on Yamaha's bucket list of places to take their vehicles. Recently, Yamaha took a team of media and a fleet of RMAX vehicles to the Rubicon Trail to show off the RMAX's chops and see if they could conquer it. In the end, Steve says they accomplished their goal, conquered the trail and were able to showcase how well the RMAX performs, under even the toughest conditions.

Finally, Steve talks about his outdoor itinerary for this fall. With just a couple of weeks until opening day in Kentucky, he says he recently went and did a little scouting to prepare for that hunt. Steve says he'll be in a tree with his bow hoping to connect with a big Kentucky whitetail, possibly one still in the velvet. After Kentucky, he says he'll be working out some time to spend on a lease in Alabama with his boys and hopefully find some time to fill a few other tags.

Listen in as Steve Nessl, Marketing Manager at Yamaha Motor Corp, joins The Revolution this week with a close-up look at the Yamaha's RMAX and more.

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the majority of their Proven Off-Road ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles for model year 2022, highlighted by the new high-performing, extremely capable Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport, based off the best-in-class RMAX 1000 platform to further redefine the recreational SxS segment.

Every Yamaha SxS and full-size ATV for the world is built with pride and Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, which recently reached a historic manufacturing milestone, celebrating its 4-millionth vehicle produced. The 2022 models unveiled include:

· New 2022 Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport

· 2022 RMAX2 1000 and RMAX4 1000, The Ultimate Off-Road Adventure Machine

· 2022 Wolverine X2 and Wolverine X4, Proven, Practical, Stealthy Recreational Trail-Exploring Machines

· 2022 Viking and Viking VI, Hardworking and Dependable Utility, Farm, and Ranch Hand

· Recreational and Utility ATVs, Power and Durability to Tackle Extreme Adventure or Heavy-Duty Work

     o 2022 Grizzly

     o 2022 Kodiak 700 and Kodiak 450

· Youth ATVs, Proven Off-Road Capability for Young Trail Riders

     o 2022 Grizzly 90, Raptor 90, and YFZ50

The new 2022 Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Sport brings a whole new level of performance to sport-minded drivers, featuring new adjustable FOX 2.0 shocks designed to deliver quality damping feel at higher speeds, without sacrificing low-speed comfort. The new shocks include 24 clicks of high- and low-speed compression adjustment, dual springs, and a crossover coupling for adjustable pre-load, offering a sportier handling feel with increased high-speed bottoming resistance. The RMAX2 1000 Sport retains its best-in-class 13.8-inches of ground clearance, 14.2-inches of front, and 16.9-inches of rear suspension travel for ultimate capability in nearly any terrain.

In addition to new sport-inspired color, graphics, and seat cover design, the RMAX2 1000 Sport dons a “square” tire setup (same size front and rear) with new 30-inch GBC Terra Master 10-ply rated radial tires for versatile riding options and rugged durability. Featuring a unique asymmetrical design with each side different than the other, the Terra Masters offer contrasting ride and handling characteristics, depending on the setup. “Side A,” the stock setup, offers a larger void ratio with horizonal lugs for soft to intermediate terrain, increasing forward acceleration and enhanced braking. “Side B” offers a smaller void ratio with circumferential grooves for improved grip in the corners and a greater contact patch on intermediate to hard off-road surfaces.

REALize Your Adventure and learn more about the new Proven Off-Road models at YamahaOutdoors.com, or by visiting your local Yamaha dealer. For more information on the Yamaha 10-Year Belt Warranty, including model eligibility and guidelines, visit Yamaha10YearBelt.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search the following hashtags on all platforms:  #Yamaha #RMAX1000 #RMAX2 #RMAX4 #WolverineX2 #WolverineX4 #YamahaGrizzly #Kodiak700 #Kodiak450 #YamahaViking #VikingVI #Grizzly90 #Raptor90 #YFZ50 #ProvenOffRoad #REALizeYourAdventure #AssembledInUSA #Yamaha10YearBelt #YamahaLIVE

Today's podcast was taken from another interview on "The Revolution with Jim and Trav" featuring the outdoor expert, Wade Middleton. For more on this show, click this link, along with reviewing their condensed description below. Enjoy!

HUNTING SEASON UPGRADE: ADDING A YAMAHA SIDE-BY-SIDE TO YOUR ESSENTIAL GEAR

Fall is nearly here and hunters everywhere are gearing up for their favorite pursuits. Whether you are a waterfowl hunter, upland game fanatic, big game addict or predator pro - you're going to have to cover some ground this season in order to fill those tags and bag limits. Having the right tools in your arsenal increases your chances of success and having a Yamaha Side-by-Side (SxS) as your dedicated hunting rig is a great way to make your season easier and more enjoyable. Wade Middleton is a dyed in the wool outdoorsman, host of Yamaha Whitetail Diaries and a Yamaha enthusiast. He joins the show this week to highlight how having a Yamaha SxS is advantageous for hunters.

Yamaha has a large line-up of SxS vehicles in the sport, recreation and utility categories. For hunters, Yamaha's "recreation" and "utility" SxSs hit all the right marks in versatility and performance. Wade hunts a lot, travels a lot and uses a variety of different Yamaha vehicles in his outdoor pursuits and, as a result, he is well in tune with the benefits of each. In general, Wade says he likes the access that SxSs provide. Whether he's on his home ranch, or hunting in another state, Side-by-Sides provide a low impact way to get into the backcountry and navigate tight spaces, challenging terrain, rough trails, brushy/thick country and more. These backroad locales aren't somewhere you really want to take your truck to begin with and Wade says he finds Yamaha's SxSs to be far more comfortable when traveling than traversing it with your daily driver vehicle. In addition, Yamaha's SxSs travel well making it easy and practical to take them along on all your adventures. Noting that he hauls his side-by-sides all over the country, Wade says all he needs is a small trailer and he can get them to his destination, roll them off and be running almost immediately.

Across the line-up, Wade says there are a lot of great features that make Yamaha's SxSs great hunting companions. To begin with, each SxS is well equipped to carry your cargo. Several models have spacious beds that can haul all your gear and your animals, too. Wade notes that four-seat models can be modified by sliding the rear seats forward and gaining extra cargo room when you aren't carrying passengers in the back. Passenger room is another great feature of the SxSs. When you can haul several people around it adds a social aspect to your hunt as you go to and from the stand, Wade says. Yamaha has 2, 4 and even 6 passenger options to choose from so you have plenty of room and don't have to leave anyone behind. Yamaha's machines are also incredibly quiet and well-appointed for comfort. These machines have come a long way over the years, Wade says and they make it easy, effortless and fun to cover ground. They'll get you to and from your stand, help you scout your hunting property, pack your game out, and take you anywhere you need to go.

See what they're like by re-watching the video, along with previous Yamaha LIVE! episodes on our Facebook and/or YouTube channels. Please let us know your feedback with what you thought and suggestions on what to cover in the future. In the meantime, check us out at YamahaOutdoors.com and ShopYamaha.com. Now, go #REALizeYourAdventure!

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