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The Yamalube Schrader’s SMX Racing Team took its first number 1 National plate with Denaye Giroux being crowned the Women’s National West champion.  “We couldn’t be more excited for Denaye,” said owner/manager Jackie Maffenbeier.  “Denaye has trained hard and after last seasons disappointment, wasn’t going to settle for anything but number 1.” The Yamaha 250F and Dunlop tires helped turn a sloppy track into a choice couple of motos. Hooking up with two holeshots and the SSS suspension working perfectly through the deep and long ruts, helped to propel Denaye to two moto wins for first overall on the day and clinching the number 1 Women’s West National Championship. Denaye heads down to Colorado to run her first AMA race of the season. Denaye will be trying to bring home the Canadian Women’s National Championship this August in Walton when she meets up with the Eastern ladies.

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“I’m very excited to have won the West National,” said Giroux. “ I’m very happy being on a factory team this season. I want to thank Yamalube as the product along with the GYTR parts have kept my Yamaha 250F in perfect running order. Rick Bradshaw with Schrader’s out of Yorkton has been a supporter for years. Rick makes each year even better…gives me a lot of time off from work to train and ride! Derek Farthing along with Lori at Troy Lee Design Canada keep me safe with amazing looking gear, Gaerne boots and helmets and keep that up off track with their casual clothing. The SSS Suspension by Joe Skidd has been perfect this season. No matter the conditions any of these tracks throw at me, Joe keeps me dialed in. I think the Dr. D Pipe and Renegade fuel really helped in the mud today giving me the horsepower to pull through some of those deep ruts. I really want to thank Oakley, Works Connection, Renthal, Husky Oil, Crystal Fresh Water, Office Pro, TrimFx, and Lime 9 for all the support they give me. My Dad is my biggest supporter and without him hauling me around and being my mechanic, I wouldn’t even have these opportunities. Thanks also to the rest of my family as I hear their cheers the loudest!”

The Yamalube Schrader’s SMX Racing Team had lots to cheer about this weekend as MX1 450F Yamaha rider, Shawn Maffenbeier, had his best career results. “With Shawn having  6-6 motos for a 5^th overall on the day was more than I was expecting,” said owner/manager Randy Maffenbeier. “In fact Shawn has already gone beyond my expectations for the season. I had certain goals in mind, but Shawn obviously has even loftier ones!”

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“The first moto of day was real exciting,” said Shawn. “I was able to get a great start with my Dunlop tires and was running in 3^rd for quite awhile. The SSS Suspension was working great in the crazy ruts and mud and I ended up losing my front brakes so it put me back slightly. Second moto was another great ride with another 6^th place finish giving me a 5^th overall for the day. It was also a great weekend in the pits as a lot of our sponsors were on hand and stopped by. Rick Bradshaw with Schrader’s Yamaha has done amazing things for our team this year. Derek Farthing from Troy Lee Design along with Lori, have been fantastic taking care of all my gear and equipment. We were even able to meet Scott from Dunlop Tires and Doug Arnette from Yorkton Dodge was able to come participate.”

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