Yamaha Contributes $700,000
In its first year of operation, the Yamaha Motor Corporation's GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails) program has contributed more than $700,000 in cash and equipment into projects across the country supporting safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas.
The GRANTs program has given support to more than 65 local, regional and national organizations that represent the greater OHV community. "These GRANTs have become an important asset to the OHV community, and we are pleased to continue this support into 2009," said Mike Martinez, Yamaha's general manager of ATV and side-by-side operations.
"This year, the OHV Access Initiative has demonstrated the ability to make a significant impact where it counts the most--on the ground," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha's ATV/SxS marketing manager. "Riders, land managers and OHV groups are working together to submit quality applications in support of long-term access goals. Yamaha plans to expand this program and build on its success in supporting the OHV community well into 2009 and beyond."
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Funco Motorsports Expands!
After having back-to-back CORR UTV championship seasons, Funco Motorsports has selected the Kawasaki Teryx as its UTV of choice and has expanded its business of building high-performance sand and off-road cars to include the ever-popular Teryx. Funco has used its experience both on and off the track to hand pick the best brands, offering long-travel suspension systems, bumpers, roll cages, seats, doors, engine mods, tires, custom wheels and custom paint. The company has a huge list of products from well-renowned companies that will be available for its customers to purchase over the counter at its facility in Rialto, California. Customers can also bring their Teryx into the shop and have it transformed from "mild to wild." Funco claims, "Drop it off stock, and pick it up ready to rock!"
For more information on Funco Motorsports and its Teryx Superstore, visit www.funcoutv.com.