CYPRESS, Calif. - May 22, 2009 - Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has teamed with Codemasters, host of the "FUEL Your Adrenaline" sweepstakes, to giveaway a 2009 Yamaha Raptor 250 ATV. The sweepstakes is in conjunction with the release of FUEL - an epic-scale open-terrain multi-vehicle racer video game that will ship this May for the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 and the entertainment system from Microsoft Games For Windows LIVE.
"The Raptor 250 is the hottest pure fun, adrenaline pumping sport ATV for entry-level to experienced riders - it's a perfect fit for fans of the all-new FUEL game," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha's ATV marketing manager.
The "FUEL Your Adrenaline" sweepstakes kicked off in May and runs through August 17, 2009. Contestants can enter and find official rules online at www.fuelyouradrenaline.com or by visiting a participating Yamaha dealership.
Yamaha's award-winning Raptor 250 redefined the entry-level sport ATV class when it entered the scene in 2008. With Raptor-like styling and Yamaha quality and technology, the Raptor 250 is a performance machine that features five-speed manual transmission and electric start that fires up a performance-pointed single cylinder 249cc air-cooled, four-stroke engine.
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, 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 www.yamaha-motor.com.