In 1969 the KNMV (Royal Dutch Motorcycle Federation) jointly teamed-up with the Yamaha Importers of that day; "Motorpaleis" (Motorpalace) in Rotterdam, Director Mr. Hans Moerkerk and Riemersma Company from Eindhoven, Mr. Ton Riemersma. The name of the team was MRRT (Motorpalace-Riemersma-Racing team)