Kiyomi Waller (b. December 21, 1967 from Oceanside, CaliforniaUS) is an American professional "Old/Mid School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1989-1998.
ABA Northwest Nationals, Sumner, Wa 1998. 1st place AA Pro (Day 1) 2nd place AA Pro (Day 2)
His most popular nickname was "Yo-Yo" which was derived from the third and fourth letters of his first name: Ki-YO-mi. This nickname was given by Old School racer 'Shawn Texas'. His second moniker was "The Coyote",[1] possibly a rhyming play on his last name "Waller".
Note: Professional firsts are on the National level unless otherwise indicated. Included under the term of "National" are American Bicycle Association (ABA) Gold Cup Qualifiers.
Milestone
Event Details
Started racing:
1979 at age 11 thru 1984. Retired for four years after the 1984 season and returned for the 1988 race year.[2]
12 Novice ABA 'Indoor' National Anaheim, California Possibly in 12 Novice at the ABA Gnarler Nationals in Anaheim, California in September 1980.[3]
Turned Professional:
January 1992 at age 24.
First Professional race result:
Pre-Race 'Friday night' ABA Winter nationals 1992 Eighth place (last) in "A" pro at the American Bicycle Association (ABA) Winternationals in Phoenix, Arizona on February 15, 1992. He won US$50, the equivalent to US$76.12 in 2008 (Cost of Living Calculator 2019-06-30 at the Wayback Machine). He also took second place in Pro Cruiser that day (Saturday, Day 1).[4]
First Professional win:
"A" Pro at the ABA Summer Nationals in Sunol, California In "A" Pro at the ABA Summer Nationals in Sunol, California on May 23, 1992.[5]
First Junior Men/Pro* race result:
See "First professional race result"
First Junior Men/Pro win:
See "First professional win"
First Senior Pro** race result:
8th place NBL National Las Vegas, Nevada
First Senior Pro win:
Height and weight at height of his career:
Ht:5'10" Wt:~178 lbs. (1988-1998)
Retired:
July 1999. After some forays into mountain biking and downhill BMX, he returned to racing in 2005. He currently races in the ABA/NBL Veteran Pro class.
*In the NBL "B" Pro/Super Class/"A" Pro depending on the era; in the ABA it is "A" Pro. **In the NBL it is "A" Pro/Elite Men; in the ABA it is "AA" Pro.
Career factory and major bike shop sponsorsEdit
Note: This listing only denotes the racer's primary sponsors. At any given time a racer could have numerous ever changing co-sponsors. Primary sponsorships can be verified by BMX Press coverage and sponsor's advertisements at the time in question. When possible exact dates are given.
AmateurEdit
Torker: (Co sponsorship) 1980-1982
Returned to racing after a four-year hiatus (1985 – January 1988)
PeddlePower: Mid May 1989 – Mid January 1990 Was unsponsored for five months until May 1989.
Hustler/Crupi Parts: Mid January 1990 – late March 1990
Redline Bicycles: Late March 1990 – April 22, 1990.[7]
Haro Designs: April 23, 1990 – December 1991.
ProfessionalEdit
Haro/Crupi: January 1992 – 1993
Parkpre Bicycles: 1994 – July 1996. At this time he was also Parkpre's bike designer and engineer.[8]
Trek: July 1996 – October 1997.
Haro Bicycles: October 1997 – early 1999. After Haro dropped him and a few months of paying his own way to races Kiyomi retires for the second time in his career.[9]
Retired for six years (July 1999 – 2005).
GT (Gary Turner) Bicycles: Mid 2005 – early 2006. Waller returns to racing competing in the Veteran's Pro and Master's Classes of the ABA and NBL respectively.
Avent/Bombshell: March 28, 2006 – present
Career bicycle motocross titlesEdit
Note: Listed are District, State/Provincial/Department, Regional, National, and International titles in italics. "Defunct" refers to the fact of that sanctioning body in question no longer existing at the start of the racer's career or at that stage of his/her career. Depending on point totals of individual racers, winners of Grand Nationals do not necessarily win National titles. Series and one off Championships are also listed in block.
International Bicycle Motocross Federation (IBMXF)
None
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Pro Series Championships
AmateurEdit
2006 NBL 30 & Over Open Wheels Grand National Champion
Notable accoladesEdit
Named one of the ten hottest and fastest rookie pros of 1992 by BMX Plus! magazine.[10]
Significant injuriesEdit
He had an injured shoulder during the weekend of August 19, 1990 and sat out the ABA Great Northwest Nationals in Seattle, Washington.[11]
Racing habits and traitsEdit
MiscellaneousEdit
Post BMX careerEdit
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BMX press magazine interviews and articlesEdit
"Bio: Kiyomi Waller" Go October 1990 Vol.1 Iss.12 pg.50
"Young Guns II"BMX Plus! June 1992 Vol.17 No.6 pg.27 One of ten rookie pro racers given a short listing profile article.
BMX magazine coversEdit
Bicycle Motocross News:
None
Minicycle/BMX Action & Super BMX:
None
Bicycle Motocross Action & Go:
None
BMX Plus!:
March 1992 Vol.15 No.3
February 1997 Vol.20 No.2 (403) in bottom right insert. In middle insert Randy Stumpfhauser (200) leading race of pros including Brian Foster (3) on the inside in second; Charles Townsend (10) in fourth; unidentified (16) in third. In top right insert dirt jumper Matt Beringer. In bottom left insert various helmets.
September 1997 Vol.20 No.9 (18) in bottom insert racing Mike Hajek (25) Top image Redline racing frame. Main image: Dave Voelker
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Kiyomi Waller b December 21 1967 from Oceanside California US is an American professional Old Mid School Bicycle Motocross BMX racer whose prime competitive years were from 1989 1998 Kiyomi WallerPersonal informationFull nameKiyomi WallerNickname Yo Yo The Coyote Born 1967 12 21 December 21 1967 age 55 Oceanside California United StatesHeight1 78 m 5 ft 10 in Weight 80 7 kg 178 lb Team informationCurrent teamAvent BombshellDisciplineBicycle Motocross BMX RoleRacerRider typeOff RoadAmateur teams1979 1984Torker support 1988 Redline Factory Haro Designs Factory PeddlePower 1991HustlerProfessional teams1992 1993Haro Capri1994 1996Parkpre Bicycles1996 1997Trek1997 1998Haro Bicyclessix year hiatusRetired from racing2005 2006GT Bicycles2006 Avent BombshellMajor winsABA Northwest Nationals Sumner Wa 1998 1st place AA Pro Day 1 2nd place AA Pro Day 2 His most popular nickname was Yo Yo which was derived from the third and fourth letters of his first name Ki YO mi This nickname was given by Old School racer Shawn Texas His second moniker was The Coyote 1 possibly a rhyming play on his last name Waller Contents 1 Racing career milestones 1 1 Career factory and major bike shop sponsors 1 1 1 Amateur 1 1 2 Professional 1 2 Career bicycle motocross titles 1 2 1 Amateur 1 2 2 Professional 1 2 3 Amateur 1 3 Notable accolades 1 4 Significant injuries 1 5 Racing habits and traits 1 6 Miscellaneous 2 Post BMX career 3 BMX press magazine interviews and articles 4 BMX magazine covers 5 Notes 6 External linksRacing career milestones EditNote Professional firsts are on the National level unless otherwise indicated Included under the term of National are American Bicycle Association ABA Gold Cup Qualifiers Milestone Event DetailsStarted racing 1979 at age 11 thru 1984 Retired for four years after the 1984 season and returned for the 1988 race year 2 Sanctioning body First race bike Diamond BackFirst race result 2nd Place no ribbon or trophyFirst win local Lakeside Ca 1979 11beginnerHome sanctioning body district s NBMXA National Bicycle Association NBA San Diego District S 1979 1981 American Bicycle Association ABA California 2 CA 2 1980 1991 First sponsor Hidden Valley bike shop Escondido CaFirst national win 12 Novice ABA Indoor National Anaheim California Possibly in 12 Novice at the ABA Gnarler Nationals in Anaheim California in September 1980 3 Turned Professional January 1992 at age 24 First Professional race result Pre Race Friday night ABA Winter nationals1992 Eighth place last in A pro at the American Bicycle Association ABA Winternationals in Phoenix Arizona on February 15 1992 He won US 50 the equivalent to US 76 12 in 2008 Cost of Living Calculator Archived 2019 06 30 at the Wayback Machine He also took second place in Pro Cruiser that day Saturday Day 1 4 First Professional win A Pro at the ABA Summer Nationals in Sunol California In A Pro at the ABA Summer Nationals in Sunol California on May 23 1992 5 First Junior Men Pro race result See First professional race result First Junior Men Pro win See First professional win First Senior Pro race result 8th place NBL National Las Vegas NevadaFirst Senior Pro win Height and weight at height of his career Ht 5 10 Wt 178 lbs 1988 1998 Retired July 1999 After some forays into mountain biking and downhill BMX he returned to racing in 2005 He currently races in the ABA NBL Veteran Pro class In the NBL B Pro Super Class A Pro depending on the era in the ABA it is A Pro In the NBL it is A Pro Elite Men in the ABA it is AA Pro Career factory and major bike shop sponsors Edit Note This listing only denotes the racer s primary sponsors At any given time a racer could have numerous ever changing co sponsors Primary sponsorships can be verified by BMX Press coverage and sponsor s advertisements at the time in question When possible exact dates are given Amateur Edit Torker Co sponsorship 1980 1982 Returned to racing after a four year hiatus 1985 January 1988 Hidden Valley Bike Shop 6 Late 1988 PeddlePower Mid May 1989 Mid January 1990 Was unsponsored for five months until May 1989 Hustler Crupi Parts Mid January 1990 late March 1990 Redline Bicycles Late March 1990 April 22 1990 7 Haro Designs April 23 1990 December 1991 Professional Edit Haro Crupi January 1992 1993 Parkpre Bicycles 1994 July 1996 At this time he was also Parkpre s bike designer and engineer 8 Trek July 1996 October 1997 Haro Bicycles October 1997 early 1999 After Haro dropped him and a few months of paying his own way to races Kiyomi retires for the second time in his career 9 Retired for six years July 1999 2005 GT Gary Turner Bicycles Mid 2005 early 2006 Waller returns to racing competing in the Veteran s Pro and Master s Classes of the ABA and NBL respectively Avent Bombshell March 28 2006 presentCareer bicycle motocross titles Edit Note Listed are District State Provincial Department Regional National and International titles in italics Defunct refers to the fact of that sanctioning body in question no longer existing at the start of the racer s career or at that stage of his her career Depending on point totals of individual racers winners of Grand Nationals do not necessarily win National titles Series and one off Championships are also listed in block Amateur Edit National Bicycle Association NBA NoneNational Bicycle League NBL 18 amp Over Expert and 21 27 Cruiser Grand National ChampionAmerican Bicycle Association ABA 1989 17 amp Over Boys Southern California State Champion 1989 17 amp Over Expert National No 3 1990 21 25 Cruiser Gold Cup West Champion 1990 17 amp Over Expert Race of Champions ROC Champion 1990 21 25 Cruiser Grand National Champion 1990 21 25 Cruiser No l NAG 1990 National Cruiser No 3 1991 21 25 Cruiser Grand National Champion 1991 National Amateur No 8 1991 National Cruiser No 3 National Age Group International Bicycle Motocross Federation IBMXF NoneUnion Cycliste Internationale UCI Professional Edit National Bicycle Association NBA NoneNational Bicycle League NBL 1997 1998 Pro Cruiser Grand National Champion 1997 Pro Cruiser National No 1 2005 Elite Masters National No 3 2006 Masters Elite National No 1American Bicycle Association ABA 1995 amp 1997 1998 Pro Cruiser National No 1United States Bicycle Motocross Association USBA NoneInternational Bicycle Motocross Federation IBMXF NoneUnion Cycliste Internationale UCI Pro Series Championships Amateur Edit 2006 NBL 30 amp Over Open Wheels Grand National ChampionNotable accolades Edit Named one of the ten hottest and fastest rookie pros of 1992 by BMX Plus magazine 10 Significant injuries Edit He had an injured shoulder during the weekend of August 19 1990 and sat out the ABA Great Northwest Nationals in Seattle Washington 11 Racing habits and traits Edit Miscellaneous EditPost BMX career EditThis section is empty You can help by adding to it June 2010 BMX press magazine interviews and articles Edit Bio Kiyomi Waller Go October 1990 Vol 1 Iss 12 pg 50 Young Guns II BMX Plus June 1992 Vol 17 No 6 pg 27 One of ten rookie pro racers given a short listing profile article BMX magazine covers EditBicycle Motocross News NoneMinicycle BMX Action amp Super BMX NoneBicycle Motocross Action amp Go NoneBMX Plus March 1992 Vol 15 No 3 February 1997 Vol 20 No 2 403 in bottom right insert In middle insert Randy Stumpfhauser 200 leading race of pros including Brian Foster 3 on the inside in second Charles Townsend 10 in fourth unidentified 16 in third In top right insert dirt jumper Matt Beringer In bottom left insert various helmets September 1997 Vol 20 No 9 18 in bottom insert racing Mike Hajek 25 Top image Redline racing frame Main image Dave Voelker June 1998 Vol 21 No 6 18 with Danny Nelson 6 Total BMX NoneBicycles and Dirt NoneSnap BMX Magazine amp Transworld BMX NoneNBA World amp NBmxA World The official NBA NBmxA membership publication Bicycles Today amp BMX Today The official NBL membership publication through one name change ABA Action American BMXer BMXer the official ABA publication through two name changes American BMXer March 1990 Vol 12 No 2 in the center panel with Todd Corbitt ay left and Eric Abbadessa at right inseparate panels USBA Racer The official USBA membership publication Notes Edit Go March 1992 Vol 3 Iss 5 pg 10 BMX Action April 1989 Vol 14 No 4 pg 13 Bicycle Motocross Action January 1981 Vol 6 No 1 pg 38 results BMX Plus June 1992 Vol 15 No 6 pg 19 amp 22 photo caption amp race results BMX Plus October 1992 Vol 15 No 10 pg 30 American BMXer January February 1989 Vol 11 No 1 pg 25 American BMXer June 1990 Vol 12 No 5 pg 28 BY BMX Plus May 1995 Vol 18 No 5 pg 55 Snap BMX Magazine October 1999 Vol 6 Iss 8 No 36 pg 27 BMX Plus June 1992 Vol 17 No 6 pg 27 American BMXer October 1990 Vol 12 No 9 pg 38External links EditThe American Bicycle Association ABA Website The National Bicycle League NBL Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kiyomi Waller amp oldid 1154801240, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
