U.S. techs shine at Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix
Two U.S. dealership technicians delivered standout performances on the global stage at the 2025 Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix, held November 18–21 at Yamaha Motor’s global headquarters in Iwata, Japan.
Brian Ladner of Macomb Powersports in Chesterfield, Michigan, earned a third-place finish, competing against top Yamaha technicians from around the world in one of the industry’s most demanding service competitions.
Also representing the U.S., Aaron Lawson of MOMS Foxboro in Foxborough, Massachusetts, impressed judges and peers alike with a dramatic late push, successfully reassembling and delivering his MT-07 in the final minutes of the event — a display of technical skill and composure under pressure.
“We are incredibly proud of Brian and Aaron for representing the United States with such professionalism and dedication,” says John Grubb, Yamaha Motor University manager. “Their performance reflects the highest standards of Yamaha service excellence and the commitment of our dealer network to customer satisfaction.”
The Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix, held every two years, brings together elite technicians from Yamaha dealer networks worldwide to compete in rigorous hands-on technical challenges. The event underscores Yamaha’s continued investment in technician training and service quality — a key differentiator for dealers in today’s competitive market.
A full recording of the 2025 World Technician Grand Prix livestream is available on Yamaha’s official YouTube channel, offering dealers a behind-the-scenes look at the competition and the technical standards required to compete at the global level.
