Cypress, CA (3/18/2014) - Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the leading maker of ATV and Side-by-Side
(SxS) vehicles for outdoorsmen and women, is supporting the National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) again in
2014, and this year is giving away the all-new Yamaha Viking FI 4x4 in Hunter Green with a suntop through an
online sweepstakes.
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A Yamaha Viking 700 will be given away to one lucky winner to support National Hunting and Fishing Day |
This is the seventh year Yamaha has sponsored NHFD, and to honor this milestone, Yamaha is giving away the
most off-road capable and hardest working prize ever at: www.yamahaoutdoors.com/nhfday. The sweepstakes is
being promoted at NHFD events nationwide and anyone can enter to win by simply registering online through the
end of October 2014.
Every year Yamaha Outdoors looks forward to being a part of National Hunting and Fishing Day for its focus on
providing a positive environment for outdoors enthusiasts throughout the country,‖ said Steve Nessl, marketing
manager for Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group. ―Yamaha is proud to continue our partnership with NHFD and is excited
to give away one of the new Vikings in support of outdoors education and conservation.
Scheduled annually on the fourth Saturday of September, this year the celebration of hunting, fishing and
conservation is set for September 27. NHFD serves as the most effective grass roots effort ever taken to promote
outdoor sports and conservation. Yamaha, through its relationships with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited,
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International, Buckmasters, National Wild Turkey Federation and
NHFD, among others, is a continued supporter of conservation efforts for outdoor recreational enthusiasts.
―We’re excited to have Yamaha on for another year of support,‖ said Misty Mitchell, director of conservation
programs for Wonders of Wildlife museum in Springfield, Mo. — the official home of National Hunting and Fishing
Day. ―The Yamaha sweepstakes have been a huge hit among NHF Day event-goers and we look forward to
another great turnout at all of our festivities nationwide.
One lucky entrant, 18 years-of-age or older, will win a 2014 Yamaha Viking FI 4x4 Hunter Green with Suntop that
is assembled in the U.S.A. and comes with a number of hunting accessories. Total approximate retail value is
$11,799. No purchase necessary. The sweepstakes ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on October 31,
2014. The winner will be determined by random drawing.
More information on NHFD visit www.nhfday.org. Complete rules, entry details and additional information are
available by visiting www.yamahaoutdoors.com/nhfday and you can follow Yamaha Outdoors at www.facebook.com/yamahaoutdoors, www.twitter.com/yamahaoutdoors or www.instagram.com/yamahaoutdoors.
About
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS) a leader
in the motorsports market, makes the toughest,
most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side
vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product
offerings also include motorcycles, outboard
motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats,
outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel
and much more. YMUS products are sold through
a nationwide network of dealers in the United
States.
Headquartered
in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation
in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin
and Georgia, as well as factory operations in
Tennessee and Georgia. For more information
on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.
About
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America
(YMMC)
Founded in 1986,
the Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of
America (YMMC) facility has the highest certifications
for quality, safety and environmental manufacturing
in producing golf cars, personal watercraft,
Side-by-Side vehicles and all-terrain vehicles
(ATVs). The factory is ISO9001 Quality Management
System and ISO14001 Environmental Management
System certified.
YMMC has
participated in both EPA’s National Performance
Track Program and the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources Sustainable Georgia Partnership
Program. These voluntary programs were developed
to recognize companies that have implemented
strong environmental management systems. In
return, participating companies are expected
to continually improve their environmental performance
through waste reduction, resource conservation,
community outreach, and implementation of other
sustainable business practices. YMMC’s involvement
in these programs clearly shows its desire and
commitment to go beyond regulatory compliance
requirements in protecting and preserving Georgia’s
natural resources. In addition, YMMC has received
the Georgia State Natural Leader Award.