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Wilton-based Blue Buffalo natural pet foods announced the debut of the BLUE Racing Team last week. In association with Yamaha Motor Corporate and Slater Skins, the team will race in the 2015 AMA Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race programs.
Motocross and supercross rider Ryan Zimmer of Raleigh, N.C. will ride the Blue Buffalo bike throughout the 2015 season.
The AMA Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series hold races across the country, including the Monster Energy Supercross at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and the Red Bull RedBud National Race in Michigan.
“We are excited to sponsor riders in the 2015 series of AMA Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross,” said David Petrie, vice president, Blue Buffalo Co. “The passion in this sport among athletes and fans is admirable. We can’t wait to be a part of it.”