Yamaha crowns U.S. Technician Grand Prix champion at Barber Vintage
Yamaha Motor University — Yamaha’s dealer training division — held its 2026 United States Technician Grand Prix competition during the Barber Vintage Festival on Oct. 9-11
Yamaha’s premier technician competition brings together the nation’s top Yamaha technicians to perform a series of diagnostic and troubleshooting challenges. Participants are tested across multiple disciplines that mirror real-world service scenarios, highlighting the skills in today’s powersports industry.
After three days of competition, Will Anderson from RC Hill Powersports in DeLand, Florida, earned the title of 2026 United States Technician Grand Prix Champion, demonstrating the highest technical knowledge, precision, and professionalism under pressure.
Devin Paulsen of Vern Eide Motoplex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, finished second, and Jeff Policky of RideNow Powersports Tucson in Arizona rounded out the top three. For his first-place finish, Anderson received a $4,000 check from Yamaha.
Yamaha says their performance demonstrated a high level of technical expertise, professionalism, and dedication. Together, the top three finishers showcased the skill, precision, and commitment to excellence that define the competition.
“Congratulations to Will Anderson on an outstanding achievement,” says John Grubb, YMU manager. “The United States Technician Grand Prix represents the highest level of technical excellence within our dealer network. Will’s performance throughout the competition exemplifies the dedication, expertise, and commitment to continuous learning that we strive to foster through Yamaha Motor University.”
Since its establishment in 2003, YMU has served as Yamaha’s premier training organization, equipping dealership technicians with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to support today’s advanced powersports products.
