2013 MX Nationals - Yamaha to go retro for round 5

All three factory-backed Yamaha teams will run a special, one-off livery at this round: the red-white-black scheme that adorned Yamahas off road racers back in 1983.

CDR Yamaha, Serco Yamaha and the GYTR Yamaha teams will all run the special edition plastics on their bikes and some special retro gear to suit, with the historical Conondale circuit providing the perfect backdrop.

"Yamaha distribution in Australia all came under the YMA umbrella from 1983 and our motocross teams will take part in the celebration with a commemorative look at round five of the MX Nationals at Conondale," explained Yamaha's Ray Howard of the special occasion.

"Since that time, Yamaha Australia has been deeply involved in the domestic motocross scene and produced plenty of champions and memories along the way. From motocross legends Stephen Gall and Craig Dack, who are both still heavily involved with Yamaha, to more recent champions in Jay Marmont and Josh Coppins, Yamaha Australia has a proud racing heritage."

30 years ago, CDR Yamaha owner and team boss, Craig Dack, was an up and coming racer competing on YZ125 and YZ250 and recalls the time fondly.

"1983 was a great time in Australian racing and even as we built the bikes for this occasion it bought back some special memories," Dack said.

"We have really captured the look of the bikes and it's a great way to celebrate Yamaha Australia's 30th year. Even the current riders got a kick out of the look of the bikes and are excited to be a part of the occasion.

"It will be a special day for me to see motocross bikes in the same guise as I used to race 30 years ago circulate around Conondale with some of the great riders in the current generation like Billy and Lawson on board," Dack added.

Round 5 of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, takes place at Conondale, Queensland, this Sunday, June 2. Further details at www.mxnationals.com.au