Rimes Motorsports Racing Team

Shift Racing News Interviews Amber Rimes

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A Moment with Yamaha Rider, Amber Rimes
Fontana, CA 1/13/08
By Brandon Bones, Studio819

WERA completed its first races of 2008 this weekend at California Speedway. Amidst the shaking off of rim rust, racing and shine of a new season one rider had something to really smile about. Amber Rimes the 27yr old racer from Vancouver, British Columbia. Now entering her second year in WERA, Amber has turned a corner in her race career and signed on with the Graves Yamaha race team in 2008. "It means a great deal and I take it as a huge compliment that they chosen to have me represent their company. I have been working closely with Yamaha Motor Corp USA already so the Graves addition only made sense." says Rimes, "They offer basically every product that you need to go racing. They are a well respected company in the industry and I am excited to see their enthusiasm to supporting the WERA Regional series. I feel privileged to work one-on-one with a highly recognized and extremely well run organization as Graves Motorsports." In 2007, Amber captured 2nd place overall in both Heavyweight Twins Superbike and Superstock on the Ducati 749R. But midway through the 2007 season Amber had the opportunity to try out the Yamaha R6 and this season, having already taken on 2 new 2008 R6's, will be racing the WERA series solely on those bikes, "2008 I will be concentrating only on the all new 2008 Yamaha R6's. It will allow me to focus and strengthen my skills without the struggle of balancing two bikes that perform and handle completely differently on the race track." says Rimes when asked about the big difference between 2007 and 2008.

Including a full race schedule with WERA in 2008, Amber will be competing also in the American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) races as well as continuing to mentor as Jason Pridmore's STAR School in Pahrump, NV. Rimes jokes, "You never know, you may see me on the AMA grid this year!" With such a full schedule Rimes has high hopes for the 2008 season with a goal of an overall top 5 position in the 4 classes she will be competing in.

In addition to the new Graves Yamaha arrangement, Amber Rimes will be working with several other new sponsors this season. Rimes Motorsports is thrilled to see the addition of AIP Racing, Driven Racing, and Zero Gravity Windscreens. Along with the exciting new line up Amber is thankful to have the continued support from the previous season. Jason Pridmore's STAR Schools, Pirelli Tires, Tigershark Racing, Studio819, Shift, Pit Bull Stands, Anducci's Restaurants and Yoyodyne.

Graves Motorsports News Release

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Well the 2007 Season has come to an end on a high note!

The final round was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend.

My concentration was on the two classes that I was sitting in 2nd and 3rd place overall going into the last round. I was able to improve that ranking with two 2nd place finishes in the races, giving me an overall placement of 2nd in the Heavyweight Twins Superbike and 2nd place in the Heavyweight Twins Superstock championships.

Overall, I could not have asked for a better season. I completed the season with 15 top 5 finishes including 8 podiums, and many person accomplishments that I could not have dreamed of including learning and racing 8 new tracks in California, Nevada and Utah.

Having the opportunity to try the 2007 Yamaha R6 midway through the year has allowed me to advance my riding skills and I have decided to move strictly to the Yamaha R6's for the 2008 Season. I will be again competing in the full WERA West Season, as well as several AFM, WERA National and hopefully a few AMA races. This Should give my a full schedule for next season!

With only 8 weeks off until the 2008 season begins I have a lot of work to do. I will be building the 2008 R6's and attending various test days at Buttonwillow, Laguna Seca and California Speedway over the November and December break.

This season would not be possible without the support of my family, amazing friends, and the organizations and corporations that I have had the pleasure to work with. I would like send a huge thanks to everyone that has made racing possible for me. I have attached my 2008 race resume, and hope that I will have the opportunity to work with all of you again in the coming seasons. If you know of anyone that may be interested in my 2008 program, please feel free to pass it on as well.

A huge thanks to:

E Money
Yamaha USA
Shift Riding Gear
Jason Pridmore and all of the STAR School Staff
Pirelli Tires - Josh Bryon of TigerShark Racing
Eurocorsa Performance
Graves Motorsports
Anducci's
Brandon Bones of Studio819
PitBull Stands
Yoyodyne
BC Autobody
Strapless Transport Stands
Adrenaline Freaks Trackdays
MachSpeed Performance
DMD Racing

Please feel free to contact me at any time.

Thanks!

Amber