Yamaha Motor Australia has strengthened its partnership with the Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC), extending its position as naming rights sponsor for the 2020 season.

The partnership now enters its 15th consecutive year, where the Yamaha brand has assisted in raising the level of the AORC series that has produced multiple ISDE winning riders.

“Motorcycling Australia is very pleased that Yamaha Motor Australia has again for a record 15 years cemented its support of the Yamaha AORC,” said Motorcycling Australia off-road events manager Matthew Falvo.

“Together we are growing the sport of off-road racing and 2020 will see a number of new categories introduced to further tap into Australia’s junior talent. Yamaha Motor Australia dedication to the sport will give confidence to teams and riders that when it comes to off-road racing there is only one road off-road – Yamaha AORC.”

Yamaha Motor Australia motorsport manager Ray Howard added: “Yamaha Motor Australia are pleased to continue our substantial and positive relationships with Motorcycling Australia and the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship in 2020.

“2019 was a sensational season and we believe with improvements to the 2020 calendar with new classes and adding Tasmania to the championship there will be even greater progress and improved development of off-road racing in Australia.

“We look forward to continue working closely with MA and local clubs throughout Australia to further develop the championship that has proven to be a fertile ground for producing international standard riders.”

The 2020 AORC season kicks off on 22-23 February at Toowoomba in Queensland.