Single-brand Yamaha R125, R3 and R1 Cup: sign up now for the 2017 season

Monobrand Yamaha R125, R3 and R1 Cup – With the awards ceremony for the 2016 R125, R3 and R1 Cup champions – Alessandro Arcangeli, Pedro Javier Castaño Illán and Michael Mazzina – held, as per tradition, at the MBE in Verona, the last season of the three famous Tre Diapason single-make brands came to an end. At the same time, the new 2017 one was also officially launched, which sees Yamaha Motor Europe, the Italian branch, confirming its significant commitment in the organization of the asphalt trophies dedicated to its "bLU cRU", that is, to the many enthusiasts, regardless of age, who use their Yamaha to race and have fun.

For the occasion, MotoXracing revealed all the details regarding the next R1 Cup, while AG Motorsport Italia presented the program and news relating to the R125 and R3 Cups. The Emilian reality, which has been linked to the blue racing colors of Iwata for years, also communicated the important results of the "Youth Project" in Verona, the educational sports program that accompanies very young people to gradually compete in the different categories. A low-cost formula, but of high quality and professionalism, which, combined with a high-level organization and the experience of the instructors of the FMI certified school who follow the kids on the track and in the classroom, has up to now allowed numerous aspirants riders to embark on a sporting career on two wheels and achieve prestigious goals. We start from the historic single-brand R125 Cup, which reached its ninth edition in 2017, and then move on to the latest R3 Cup, with the aim of riding vehicles with even higher displacements such as the YZF-R6 and YZF-R1 in the future. .

YAMAHA R1 CUP 2017

The single-make brand dedicated to the queen of Iwata's super sports cars returns, for the second consecutive year, to be part of the CIV with its own dedicated grid on some of the most famous Italian circuits. Among the names of the first 2017 entrants, the multi-champion Letizia Marchetti stands out, Wild Card in Round 5 of the Yamaha R1 CUP last season, and Luca Pedersoli, ready to battle his opponents again to conquer the final podium. Mattia Gollini, 2016 National Trophy champion in the 600cc class, and Kevin Chili will both try to bring home the title of champion of the Under 27 classification which will offer the coveted Wild Card in the FIM Superstock 1000 Championship riding one of the YZF-R1s of the Pata Yamaha Official Stock Team. Demonstrating the importance of the trophy at an international level, the entry list of new members also sees the participation of drivers from beyond the Alps such as the French Cristophe Arciero and Christelle Orsi and Raphael Keller, a Swiss rookie already registered last season.

Round 1: 22/23 April – AUTODROMO ENZO E DINO FERRARI IN IMOLA

Round 2: 20/21 May – MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT “MARCO SIMONCELLI”

Round 3: 1/2 July – MUGELLO INTERNATIONAL AUTODROME

Round 4: 29/30 July – MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT “MARCO SIMONCELLI”

Round 5: 23/24 September – MUGELLO INTERNATIONAL AUTODROME

Round 6: 7/8 October – AUTODROMO VALLELUNGA “PIERO TARUFFI”

There are two registration formulas for the 2017 season: EASY, dedicated in particular to drivers who have already participated in the 2016 single-brand season, and FULL, dedicated to those who will become part of the R1 Cup family. For all drivers, at the moment of registration, a welcome kit will be delivered to set up your vehicle with the products of the technical sponsors of the trophy, in addition to the loan formulas for the use of the tyres.

REGISTRATION FEE

EASY formula: registration including kit and race fees €3.900 plus VAT.

FULL Formula: registration including kit and race taxes €4.700 plus VAT.

PRIZE MONEY

Up for grabs are Yamaha motorbikes and scooters, discount vouchers accessible via sub-classifications to divide the prize money between riders of all competitive levels and, for riders in the U27 category, the chance to win a Wild Card in the FIM STOCK1000 races.

RACE RANKINGS

Overall Ranking

“Pole Time 103%” ranking

CHAMPIONSHIP RANKINGS

Rookie Ranking

Under 27 ranking

Under 40 ranking

Over 40 ranking

YAMAHA R125 CUP 2017

Eight editions and a constant growth over the years in the number of participants have contributed to consecrating the R125 Cup among the most appreciated trophies in Italy. The single-make championship that will be run with the small “R” Tre Diapason in 2017 will have a dedicated grid within the prestigious CIV Junior FMI. 5 rounds, with warm-ups and double races on each day, will be held from April to September to decide Alessandro Arcangeli's successor in the trophy's roll of honour.

Round 1: 30 April – AUTODROMO VARANO DE' MELEGARI (PR)

Round 2: 28 May – AUTODROMO INTERNATIONALE FRANCIACORTA (BS)

Round 3: 18 June – MODENA AUTODROME (MO)

Round 4: 9 July – UMBRIA AUTODROME (PG)

Round 5: 3 September – AUTODROMO VALLELUNGA “PIERO TARUFFI”

The complete list of the kit is available in the document to download.

DISCOUNTS RESERVED FOR MEMBERS

Official Yamaha spare parts, raw/painted fiberglass fairings by AG Motorsport Italia and Plastic-Bike, footrests and accessories by Valter Moto Components, GPS chronometers by Starlane, JMP Lithium battery, DID 428 pitch chain, Malossi accessories, RTM radiator radiators, leather overalls trophy size (Vircos), R125 trophy sticker kit.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration including kit and race fees €2.200 plus VAT.

PRIZE MONEY

As with the R3 Cup, the R125 Cup champion will also win a new YZF-R3.

RANKINGS AND AWARDS

Overall Ranking

Rookies ranking

Women's ranking

YAMAHA R3 CUP 2017

After the brilliant debut in 2016 in the Sport 4T category of the CIV FMI which saw the great victory of Yamaha with Pedro Javier Castaño Illán on the YZF-R3, the R3 Cup continues its journey by renewing itself and entering the CIV FMI Italian Cup for the upcoming season, gaining a single starting grid entirely dedicated to the 300 in Iwata. The calendar includes 5 rounds between May and October on the curbs of the most famous Italian circuits:

Round 1: 7 May – MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT “MARCO SIMONCELLI”

Round 2: 25 June – MUGELLO INTERNATIONAL AUTODROME

Round 3: July 23 – MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT “MARCO SIMONCELLI”

Round 4: 17 September – AUTODROMO VALLELUNGA “PIERO TARUFFI”

Round 5: 15 October – MUGELLO INTERNATIONAL AUTODROME

The complete list of the kit is available in the document to download.

DISCOUNTS RESERVED

Official Yamaha spare parts, raw/painted fiberglass fairings by Plastic-Bike, additional radiator by RTM radiators, Rapid-Bike additional module and Get replacement control unit, footrests and accessories by Valter Moto Components, Starlane GPS lap timer, EVR anti-hopping clutch, lithium battery JMP, DID ERV3 and ERS2 chain, Febur aluminum front subframe, Mupo or Andreani Group suspension, custom-made trophy suit (Vircos), R3 trophy sticker kit.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration including kit and race fees €3.000 plus VAT.

PRIZE MONEY

The R3 Cup champion will win a brand new YZF-R3 and will also get free entry to the 300 CIV Supersport 2018.

RANKINGS AND AWARDS

Overall Ranking

“Young Talents” ranking – born up to 1990

“Expert” ranking - from 1989 onwards

“Female” Ranking