James Stewart and L&M Yamaha
Chris
- October 03 2008
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Larry Brooks and Mike Kranyak of L&M Racing held a press conference in Hollywood, CA on Friday on the roof of the famous Kress. They formally announced the 2009 race team as well as its continuing effort with Yamaha and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
The big news, however, was the official announcement of James Stewart’s move to Yamaha. The long-time Kawasaki rider is officially on a blue bike and will make his vie for the 2009 Supercross Championship along with his new teammate, Kyle Chisholm. Chisholm is extremely stoked about this new opportunity (as most of us would be), and will make the jump up to the 450, where he says he prefers to be.
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The man of the hour, James Stewart.
We chatted with James about this new deal, and here is some of what he had to say…
Tell us about the new Yamaha deal.
I think riding Yamaha’s is going to be cool for me. It’s a different challenge in my life, a challenge that I think I needed. I’m excited about being part of a team that is really supportive. The guys at Kawasaki were definitely supportive, but now I get to kind of open my wings up. I am actually one the title sponsors of the team, so that makes me feel really good. I am excited about getting on the bike. It’s going to go really quickly heading into the U.S. Open, but hopefully I can get the job done.
You have all new sponsors with a whole new team, but you get to come back to Red Bull. What does it mean to have a familiar sponsor within a group of all-new support?
Red Bull has always supported me, even when I wasn’t riding for them. When I had this opportunity to go back, that’s where I wanted to go, and they felt the same way. New bike, new gear, but Red Bull is still the same. For me its good to have a sponsor that’s been there. At the end of the day, though, no matter what’s new, I am still the same guy trying to win, and I have an even better opportunity to do that now.
Tell us about James Stewart Entertainment.
J.S.E. is a new company I started up. It’s actually been around for a couple years, but I am really actually getting it going this year. When the opportunity came to be a title sponsor, I thought it was a way for me to give back to the sport. Even when I am not racing, I still want to sponsor the team.
How much influence did you have with Kyle Chisholm being signed to L&M?
Kyle earned his ride himself. Larry called me and he had about three guys he was looking at. He asked me what I thought about each guy, and Kyle was one of them. I was like, are you kidding me, Kyle Chisholm? Dude, we ride together almost every day. But he came out here and rode for Larry and earned his spot by himself. I think he’ll surprise a lot of people. he is a better 450 rider. He’s gonna go out and do his job. The cool part is that I get along with him really well. We are teammates and riding buddies, so I think it will be good.
What are the chances of Answer making a “Boo-bah” butt patch this next year?
You’ll have to talk to Roger and those guys to see, but we’ll see. I heard the new one this last weekend: Babba. I’ve heard ‘em all. Seriously though, I think we are going to have some really special gear next year. We are all really excited about it.
It seems you have quite a fan base in Europe, much like here in the States. Do you get that impression?
When I went over to the Motocross of Nations I got the impression that a lot of Europeans like me, and I like them too. That’s why I want to go back. That’s why I am starting off with Bercy SX. I want to go over and race a couple times next year too. For the sport as a whole, the only way its going to grow is if the star riders are everywhere. They can’t only be in the States. It’s bigger over here, but the crowds are bigger there. I just want to grow the sport.
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October 6th, 2008 at 2:21 am
Does anyone know what boot company he has signed for???
i herd a some say at the mx of nations that i ma be alpinestar
October 6th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Im sorry im a huge James Stewart fan but I dont see him winning on a Yamaha. Well see though sucks hes not gonna do MX anymore. RV and Alessi or gonna kick azz in SX..
October 7th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Sorry to hear that your disappointed in your own rider. As James riding ability will show through, no matter what he rides. I myself am not a Stewart fan, but look forward what plays out with this years teams and bikes. On the other hand, if James doesn’t finish the season, the series just got better.
October 8th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Sorry Bubba, no denying you’re one of the fastest ever, but until you step up and be a Man and race the Nationals I (and many others) can never cosnider you as one of the best. I cannot respect anyone (including Reed) that rides Supercross only. Remember this sport was born and lives outdoors, by not racing the Nationals all you’re doing is demeaning the greatest and toughest sport in the world. Quit using MX as a platform to garner yourself fame and fortune, give back to MX what it has given you!
October 8th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
you guys need to leave riders alone. Motocross is a business to them. This is how they make a living and so its up to James to make the most of it. They are busy all year round and you dont know the sacrifices involved in racing professionally. All you see are the good sides. He needs time with family,time away from testing and also time to build his future away from motocross. Remember you will not ride forever. James and Larry brooks said they will do a few GP’s overseas and Glen Helen National so dont be quick to p;ace Judgements. Besides if you were in his position you probably would do same. Secondly you say give back to the sport but I dont see you contributing when this guys get hurt. It is what it is. If they dont show up for outdoors another rider gets to shine. Whats wrong with that? A few privateers get to line up
November 22nd, 2008 at 5:58 pm
sucks to see him on a yamaha, but still im a big fan of james stewart and anyways i know he has green blood.. i know hell be back to Kawasaki wheen seeing RV`s ass every single race.. haha
December 1st, 2008 at 9:49 am
WHY!!!!! did he want to make it harder on himself by riding a yamadouche or somthing!!!!
January 8th, 2009 at 12:49 am
WTF Why is james on a yamaha and Reed on suzuki?
what happened? also why is he not doing MX anymore?
January 29th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
I think it is a good thing that Stewart is riding something other than a Kawi. But not riding mx is a bad thing for the sport as a whole.
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
whyy … go to hondaa!!!
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
you suck nigga
March 7th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Like you right………?? Give it a rest
March 7th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
We can’t get comments like this deleted? No place for them imo….
April 8th, 2009 at 11:39 am
i think james is awsome sign yo pitty
May 2nd, 2009 at 8:53 pm
James stewart is good i guess, i think he’s hit the wall now, but getting his team mate to take out Reed, Punk ass!!!….yamaha sucks..my yz 125 is always busted….cheap riding tactics for a team with “the fastest rider on the planet”, pretty weak, maybe a little worried?
May 10th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
great for you james!!!!!!!
October 6th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
As a matter of fact yes Jason, I DO give back to this sport as I've been involved in it for almost 40 years. Can you say that….. I doubt it! So YOU…. give it a rest!
October 6th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
That crap is TOATLLY uncalled for….. black or white the man can ride, he just has no heart in my humble opinion. So keep your racist redneck comments to yourself or your neo Nazi pals!!!!