Cypress, CA (11/2/2010)
-Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the country’s
top maker of sport ATVs, rolled out a big blue
tractor trailer full of ATVs, motorcycles and
giveaways in a “red carpet” display
of support for racers and fans at the Grand National
Cross Country (GNCC) series finale in Crawfordsville,
Indiana, last weekend.
“Yamaha congratulates all of the competitors
and top finishers in this year’s GNCC
series, and we want to especially recognize
Taylor Kiser, Walker Fowler, Kristen Atwell,
Traci Cecco and all of the Yamaha-mounted riders
for their great seasons,” said Steve Nessl,
Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager
who was onsite at the Ironman event.
Prior to the weekend’s festivities, Yamaha
distributed free admission tickets to fans through
12 area Yamaha dealerships. Throughout the ATV
and motorcycle racing events on Saturday and
Sunday, fans and racers alike were given VIP
treatment in a show of support for the entire
sport. Onsite, Yamaha rolled out a demo truck,
offered free rides on new 2011 motorsports products
and displayed a full lineup including YZ motorcycles,
YFZ450X, YFZ450R and Raptor 125 sport ATVs,
and the new Grizzly 450 EPS 4x4 ATV.
In addition to showing new product, Yamaha
gave away more than 750 free “2010 Amsoil
Ironman GNCC” embroidered beanies to spectators
in attendance. Big blue also put together a
special Yamaha Care Package and gave one to
the top Yamaha racer in each class for the 2010
series. This surprise bonus package included
an embroidered beanie; GYTR hat; GYTR, Yamalube
and Yamaha stickers; various Yamalube chemical
products and cleaners; and a voucher for a custom
embroidered Yamaha jacket.
“We appreciate all of the Yamaha riders
who battled this year and understand that racing
in the GNCC series is a major commitment,”
Nessl said. “Boasting the strongest line
of sport ATVs, Yamaha is equally committed to
the sport. Thanks to everyone who races Yamaha.”
About Yamaha Parts
and Accessories
Yamaha Parts and Accessories Division (YPAD)
develops and distributes accessories for Yamaha
products. House brands of GYTR, Star Custom,
Genuine and Outdoors provide products that are
developed and tested in conjunction with new
model development resulting in the best performing,
best fit and best quality accessories available
for Yamaha riders. YPAD also partners with industry
leading brands to distribute products that fill
gaps in our product offering though our “distributed
by” program. So whether you’re a
top lever racer or a casual rider, Yamaha Parts
and Accessories Division is the first and best
choice for the Yamaha rider.
