Cypress, CA (3/27/2009) -
Thousands of off-road enthusiasts flocked to
the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, commonly
known as "Glamis," in Southern California
this past weekend (March 20-23) to celebrate
one of their favorite past times with family
and friends at the Yamaha Rhino Rally at the
Dune Tour.
The event, officially named the Rhino Rally
at the Dune Tour presented by Yamaha, attracted
approximately 1,800 registered attendees and
their families and friends. By the end of the
weekend, approximately 4,500 people had participated
in some part of the event and brought Yamaha
Rhino Side-by-Side vehicles, ATVs and other
off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from California,
Arizona, Utah and farther all to enjoy a weekend
of activities in Glamis, the Mecca of U.S. sand
dunes.
"The Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour was a
great success, and we were excited to see so
many of our customers enjoying Glamis with their
family and friends," said Steve Nessl,
Yamaha's ATV/SxS group marketing manager. "This
event is a great opportunity for Yamaha to show
our appreciation to our customers and to spend
some time with them doing what we all love to
do -- ride, relax and spend some time in the
outdoors. The Dune Tour did an outstanding job
with all of the activities, and we're already
looking forward to the next Rhino Rally."
The 2009 Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour presented
by Yamaha was produced by PGI Media. Here's
a look at the event by the numbers:
- Approximately 1,800 people registered for
the event with approximately 4,500 participating
in the different event activities throughout
the weekend.
- Six hundred and thirty scavenger hunt cards
were returned from people who completed all
six stops.
- More than $20,000 worth of raffle prizes were
given away.
- Nineteen people participated in the karaoke
contest for the all-new Yamaha EF2000iS Generator
Grand Prize.
- Fourteen Rhinos entered the "Yamaha Rhino"
Class Show and Shine.
- Three hundred people attended the Drive in
Movie on Friday night.
- More than 100 kids participated in the Easter
Egg Hunt and one lucky winner took home the
Yamaha Kids Power Quad grand prize.
- More than 1,000 people enjoyed the Dune Tour
lunch under or around the Yamaha tent.
- Approximately 80 people participated in the
Yamaha demo rides on Rhino 700 FI SxS vehicles
and Grizzly 700 FI EPS, Grizzly 550 FI EPS,
Raptor 250 and YFZ450R ATVs.
- Five trailer loads of trash were collected.
- More information, stories and photographs
are available at:
http://www.thedunetour.com
About Yamaha:
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, race kart engines,
accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products
are sold through a nationwide network of more
than 4,000 dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, YMUS
also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia,
as well as factory operations in Tennessee and
Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit
yamaha-motor.com.
www.yamaha-motor.com
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