Yamaha Announces 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Team Featuring New R9

Strack Racing to head YMUS’ MotoAmerica Supersport effort and lead the development of the all-new YZF-R9 with an exciting championship-proven two-rider line-up in 2025

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS) is proud to announce Strack Racing as the Official Yamaha MotoAmerica Supersport Team aboard the all-new YZF-R9 as it makes its debut in the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. The team looks to make another title run in the class with a powerhouse line-up of multi-time Yamaha champions – returning rider and reigning MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Mathew Scholtz and new recruit Blake Davis, the 2024 MotoAmerica Rookie of the Year.

 Fresh off of his stellar MotoAmerica Supersport title run, Scholtz is eager to defend his crown in 2025. The South African brings with him a wealth of experience and a championship-proven history with the Yamaha brand. In addition to the 2017 Superstock 1000 Championship, he has multiple Superbike wins aboard the YZF-R1. Last year, Scholtz joined the Strack Racing team to lead their campaign in Supersport aboard the YZF-R6. It was a stellar debut season, with eight wins and a total of 15 podiums en route to securing the crown a race early in New Jersey. Scholtz looks forward to the new bike and aims to keep the number-one plate firmly attached to his all-new YZF-R9 in what promises to be another exciting season of racing. 

New to the team for 2025 is the young Davis. The 18-year-old is one of the sport’s top up-and-coming riders and already has an impressive resume. In addition to back-to-back MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championships in 2022 and 2023 aboard the YZF-R7, Davis enjoyed a successful rookie season in Supersport aboard the YZF-R6 last season. He finished the season in style at New Jersey Motorsports Park, scoring his first win in the class and ending the year third in the championship with a total of seven podiums. He was also named the 2024 MotoAmerica Rookie of the Year for his achievements. Davis is excited for this new chapter with the team and the all-new YZF-R9 and sets his sights on adding more victories and titles to his accomplishments.

Under the leadership of Team Owner Peter Strack, Strack Racing has cemented its reputation as a top competitor in the MotoAmerica paddock. Newly rebranded in 2024, the young team enjoyed a successful season with Yamaha and the YZF-R6 and looks to build on that in 2025 as they develop the YZF-R9. The 2025 MotoAmerica season gets underway at the Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama, on April 4-6.

Tom Halverson – Yamaha Racing Assistant Department Manager for YMUS

“Yamaha Racing is proud to be supporting Strack Racing to compete for the 2025 MotoAmerica Supersport title on the new YZF-R9. This young, talented team took home the 2024 Supersport Championship with Mathew Scholtz riding the YZF-R6 to victory, closing its amazing championship history. Joining Mathew for 2025 is two-time Twins Cup Champion Blake Davis, who was very impressive in his Supersport Rookie season in 2024, already scoring his first win. Team Owner Peter Strack has put together a fantastic crew to support Mathew and Blake in their run for the 2025 Supersport title, and we’re excited for the upcoming season.”

Peter Strack – Strack Racing Team Owner

“Racing is challenging, especially this year, as we assist in developing the R9, but we proved last year that our team is resilient. Mathew’s championship performance and Blake’s fresh talent exemplify the spirit of Strack Racing. With Yamaha’s trust in our team, we’re ready to rise to the occasion and deliver another unforgettable season.”

Mathew Scholtz – Strack Racing #1

“I couldn’t be happier to announce my return with Strack Racing and Yamaha. I’m excited to be able to defend the Supersport title. This upcoming season will be 10 years on board Yamaha machinery for me. From the R1 to the R6, and now the highly awaited debut of the R9, it is an honor for me to be in this position. I know with Strack Racing I have a proven team that is fully invested in myself and the R9. We have shown that we work well together, and I know we will be competing at the front of the field. Thanks to everyone who was behind us this season.”

Blake Davis – Strack Racing #22

“I am very excited to join Strack Racing, and knowing that we can win a championship and be competitive in every race throughout the season! Being on the new R9 is going to be such a great experience. I’m looking forward to the season and can’t wait to go racing!”