CDR Yamaha has finally confirmed that the team and Rockstar Energy Drink have gone their separate ways for 2012, upon the launch of the team’s new livery for this season.

The American energy drink giant ended its association with CDR Yamaha, which enjoyed five titles in four years together, however a fleet of new sponsorship deals have been put in place according to team owner Craig Dack.

“The Rockstar pill was bitter to swallow,” admitted Dack. “But as a team we got on with the job of trying to produce the best bikes, the best riders and the best team package we possibly could.

“For 2012, we welcome Iveco Trucks to the team as a major sponsor as well as Pod knee braces and Renthal handlebars and sprockets. These three companies have been a great addition to CDR and we are currently working with more companies with a view to the future.

“On the track, things have been going great and I believe it’s been one of our strongest off seasons with the testing program we have done. A range of new, higher performance parts have become available to us and that has made what I believe the best bike of the 2011 season even better.

“Both riders are extremely happy with the bikes and the technical staff at CDR have again done a wonderful job. I think I’m as excited about the season ahead as the riders.”

In CDR’s 20th anniversary as Yamaha Australia’s factory team, the team has also introduced CDR Suspension, which is available to any level of rider, on any brand of bike. See the team’s official Facebook Page by clicking here for more details.

The team will make its official debut with Josh Coppins and Lawson Bopping on 1 April at Conondale in Queensland.