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YAMAHA YD RACER
The early history of Yamaha Racing


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10 x 1961 RR 250 "Yellow Tankers" were sold in the US. Here are a selection of them, back in the day.

Johnny Thompson of Eastside Cycle wins at Tucson Raceway 1962

K.Johnson. Pic taken at Santa Barbara 27 May 1961. He finished 6th.

Unknown Rider. 1961. California. (Willow Springs/Paradise Mesa?)

Unknown Rider. 1961. California. (Willow Springs/Paradise Mesa?)

Larry Parsons, Santa Barbara, 1962.

Steve Parker, K&N M/Cs, California.

Jim Munz's machine, Indianapolis July 1961

Believed to be Frank Munz,


Harold McMullen on George Caswell's machine.
George Caswell on bike, Harold McMullen standing. Vinelands, NJ. May 14th 1961.
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