Josh Hayden gets testing gift – will ride Yamaha Tech3 M1 at Valencia

Two time AMA Superbike Champion Josh Hayes will be getting a gift from Yamaha America and Monster Energy as he will be allowed to test ride Yamaha’s Tech3 MotoGP bike during the first MotoGP post season test that takes place at Valencia.

“It’s just an opportunity to go ride the machine, no pressure, have some fun.

And see what it’s all about, see what I can learn from it and I’m excited for that opportunity,” said Hayes.
Yamaha Tech3’s Herve Poncharal has yet to confirm who will replace Colin Edwards in his 2012 line-up.

The latest rumors say that negotiations are still ongoing with Andrea Dovizioso (who is reluctant to lose his Red Bull sponsor), Eugene Laverty, as well as Alvaro Bautista.