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Owner Martin Kuzma Manager Denisa Greskova

Coordinator Hana Zimmermannova

Pilots Marko Jerman (SLO) Anthony Dos Santos (FRA) Gregory Junopd (SWI)

Timekeeper Rene Fajkus Marek Bocik

Mechanic Denis Duris Ivan Kralic Daniel Ratkovsky Peter Pytel

Catering: 27 Restaurant Maco Racing Team is only team in our country which is representing Slovakia for 14 years on the World Endurance Championship. Track: / Circuit Bugatti Country: Length: 4180 m MACO RACING TEAM Total laps: 786 Best lap: 1:40.860 Total time: 24:02:37.942 Result: 10th place and 6th in EWC class

Just after the start of the race on a team motorcycle was some electronics problems so Gregory Junod moved back to the end of the starting field.... This problems with electronics eventually accompanied by Slovak team until the end of the 24-hour race.

However race become extremely because mentioned problem keep continued but after few hours was clear that Maco racing riders The Bugatti Circuit is a located in Le Mans, France, named after are not only attacking riders in the points Ettore Bugatti. The circuit uses a part of the circuit used for the famous 24 positions, but also they catch place in the TOP Hours of Le Mans race and a separate, purpose-built section. The sections of 10! Game nerves highlighted, more rain at the track on the Bugatti Circuit that are on the Circuit de la , the circuit very end of the race, but excellent 10th place in used for the 24 Hours, include the Ford at the end of the lap, the pit the overall and 6th in class EWC for the complex, and the straight where the Dunlop Tires bridge is located Slovak Yamaha Maco Racing. HISTORY OF TEAM 2016 RESULT 2016 WINNER: 2015 –10th place 2009 - retired, 1. SRC Kawasaki Total laps: 819 2014 –14th place 2008 - retired, 2. Team April Moto Best lap: 1:38.586 2013 - 7th place 2007 -25th place 3. F.C.C. TSR Honda Total time: 24:01:54.080 2012 - 23th place 2006 - retired, 2011 - retired 2005 - 30th place 2010 - retired

Track: PORTIMAO / Circuit Algarve Country: Portugal Length: 4692 m MACO RACING TEAM Total laps: 268 Best lap: 1:47.278 Result: Retired

Readiness of Slovak team was confirmed also during the race when they fought their way is the excellent fifth place as best private team. Unfortunately, a technical problem in the ninth hour knocked team out of the race. Since the

race in Oschersleben in 2012 it was the first time when was the Yamaha Maco Racing forced to retire from the race due to technical The 100,000 capacity Algarve International Circuit (Portuguese: Autódromo problems. Despite the resignation, however, Internacional do Algarve), commonly referred to as Portimao Circuit, is a the team won the six bonus points for fifth 4.692 km (2.915 mi) race circuit located in Portimão, Portugal. With a total place after eight hours of the race. cost of €195 million, the project includes a karting track, technology park, five-star hotel, sports complex and apartments.

2016 RESULT 2016 WINNER: 1. GMT94 Yamaha Total laps: 393 2. Suzuki - SERT Best lap: 1:46.541 3. Honda Endurance Racing Team Total time: 12:00:00.856

Track: OSCHERSLEBEN / Arena Country: Germany Length: 3667 m MACO RACING TEAM Total laps: 303 Best lap: 1:28.986 Total time: 08:02:32.750 Result: 5th place and 5th in EWC class

After both qualifications sessions the team took 11th place on the grid. At the Green light on Saturday, Gregory Junod, started the race started. He gradually pushed ahead and was gaining momentum until the first

when Marko Jerman took over, unfortunately The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is 3.667 kilometres long race track due to oil on the track Marko Jerman, fell but with a width of 11–13 meters and elevation changes of 23 metres. was soon back on the bike and got straight back Consistently driving quickly is hard work on the fast and smooth circuit. up to speed and the pace. Thankfully this meant The first turn, modified from its original rounded shape into a sharp 90- the team lost a minimum amount of time. After a degree left, is a frequent source of multi-car accidents, especially on the fantastic performance and the concentration first lap. There are key turns to master for a really fast lap. The end of the of the all the riders and the team during the finish straight is the fastest spot on the circuit. The McDonalds chicane 8hrs, The Yamaha Maco Racing finished in allows for different racing lines. However, an aggressive line may lead to an excellent 5th position in the race and early retirement with broken suspension. were the most successful private tier team!

HISTORY OF TEAM th th 2016 RESULT 2016 WINNER: 2015 – 8 place 2007 - 17 place th 1. Yamaha GMT94 Total laps: 309 2014 – 25 place 2006 - retired th th 2. Suzuki - SERT Best lap: 1:27.392 2013 - 17 place 2005 - 13 place, 3. Penz13.com BMW Total time: 08:01:13.549 2012 - retired 2004 - retired th 2009 - 6 place 2008 - 6th place

Track: LE CASTELLET / Paul Ricard Country: France Length: 5791 m MACO RACING TEAM Total laps: 675 Best lap: 2:00.791 Total time: 23:52:46.711 Result: 4th place and 4th in EWC class

Out of 55 participating teams Maco Racing Team has got an excellent 11 position on the starting grid. In the race the riders were steadily advancing and as the hours went by after nightfall the team steadied its 4th place position. Thanks to a fantastic performance of the riders

and mechanics they managed to held it till the The Paul Ricard Circuit has one of the most longest straight lines of end. The team completed alltogether 675 laps, Europe, the Mistral straight: 1.8 km. Sport Prototypes teams choose this they were just one lap less as the 3rd team on track solution great for real tests and prepare the famous endurance race the podium. The Yamaha Maco Racing Team – of 24 Hours. as in Germany so in Bol d´Or – was the best The others categories of motorsport are also present at the Paul Ricard private team in the race and at the same time track for tests and races: WTCC, historic GT cars. The Circuit's facilities, the most successfull team riding the motocycle the technological, design and architectural innovations make this place Yamaha. today a unique place for communicaiton, events, leasure in motorsport. HISTORY OF TEAM - Magny Course 2016/2017 RESULT 2016/2017 WINNER: 2015 - 14th place 2009 - retired 1. Suzuki - SERT Total laps: 684 2014 - 18th place 2008 - 22nd place, 2. SRC Kawasaki Best lap: 1:59.654 2013 - 15th place 2007 - retired 3. TRICK STAR Racing Total time: 23:51:03.40 2012 - retired 2006 - 29th place 2011 - retired 2010 - 6th place

Overall = 12 th position In class EWC = 10 th position

Summary: Number of teams with score: 53 Number of teams in EWC: 19 Number of riders with score: 159

Focus for the season 2016 was find the best settings and solution for our new bike Yamaha YZF-R1. Maco Racing best in past: We are satisfied with our results and bike as well and absolutly ready for 2013 – 7 th position overall the season 2017.

Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) is the premier worldwide endurance FIM Endurance World Championship motorcycle racing CALENDAR 2016 / 2017 championship. The championship season consists September 24 HOURS BOL D´OR of a series of endurance races 2016 Paul Ricard / FRA (with a duration of eight, twelve or twenty-four hours) held on permanent racing April facilities. The results of each 2017 Bugatti Circuit / FRA race are combined to determine three World Championships, riders, teams May 8 HOURS OF OSCHERSLEBEN and manufacturers. Until 2016, 2017 Oschersleben / GER the championship is held on a yearly basis, but in order to take advantage of the winter June 8 HOURS OF SLOVAKIA RING break in MotoGP and 2017 Slovakia Ring 2 Superbikes season, from September 2016 it will run from September to July, with July SUZUKA 8 HOURS 0 the European races being held Suzuka / JAP 2017 between November and 1 February. 7 TV

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ALPE ADRIA & CIV

Bike: YAMAHA YZF R1 2016 Rider: Marko Jerman (SLO)

Championships: Alpe Adria & CIV circuits: 3 number of Events: 3 number of Races: 6

www.macoracing.com ALPE ADRIA & CIV

Maco Racing on Alpe Adria Championship and Italian Championship CIV

In 2016 Yamaha Maco Racing Team with rider Marko Jerman (SLO) participated also in the championship race Alpe Adria in Rijeka as well as in the Slovakia Ring and Italian championship CIV in Mugelle. Taking part in these races was an ideal opportunity for the team to test the team´s motocycle in a strong international competition. Marko Jerman absolutely mastered the race in Rijeka being two times the 1st on the podium. In the Slovakia Ring race Marko won the 3rd and 4th place. In the first race in Mugelle he ended up 6th and in the second race 18th. It is important to mention that Marko Jerman is also the 2016 champion of Slovenia in the „Superbike“ class. Denisa Greskova Team Manager +421 903 72 37 38 [email protected]

Richard Karnok PR Manager +421 905 44 41 98 [email protected]

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