Posted: Saturday, 4th October, 2008 : 1:15 PM - - 7,098 Reads

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At the group's rooftop locale in Hollywood, CA, Team Owner and Manager Brooks announced the return of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in as the team's title sponsor for another two years.

Second up on the afternoon program was the announcement of the team's continuing collaboration with Yamaha Racing and the unveiling of the team's new 2009 YZ450F race bike.

Rounding out the presentation was the introduction of the 2009 Team San Manuel Yamaha riders AMA Champion James Stewart and Kyle Chisholm.

Stewart, also announced that, for the first time ever in his career, he would be competing in the 2009 Summer X Games as well as the Moto X World Championships in the Spring.

A visibly enthusiastic James Stewart had this to say about the prolific announcement, “this is all a big change for me but I am really excited about it all…the new team, San Manuel and the new bike!”

Stewart will be part owner of the team through his James Stewart Entertainment company and will also be back with one of his biggest supporters in Red Bull. Stewart stated that his contract was definilty not Supercross only but never confirmed he would do the entire AMA National Motocross series.

The press conference went for the duration of the 3 hours allotted with more than 100 guests in attendance and close to 30 media outlets represented.

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