FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:
March 8, 2005
Contact:
Scott Arms 870-453-2222; rpromo@rangerboats.com
Ranger Cup Program Delivers All-Time
Richest Bonus Payouts.
FLIPPIN, AR — With the all-time highest
contingency payouts in tournament fishing, the legendary Ranger Cup program
continues to be the bellwether. In 2005, the program has added more qualified
events, more money, and more opportunity for Ranger anglers to take home even
larger winnings. The popular program currently covers literally hundreds of
national, regional, and grass roots fishing events.
According to
Ranger Promotions Coordinator, Scott Arms, "To date, more than $1.8
million has been paid out in bonus money to Ranger owner/anglers who have
participated in Ranger Cup. That's more than the awards of all of the other
competitive programs combined and we're pleased to continue to make such a
strong commitment to our family of anglers."
With so much
opportunity at numerous competitive levels, Ranger boat owners are encouraged
to sign up now to make the most of every event. Ranger Cup payouts are
available for the following tournament trails: The Ranger Cup (includes
Wal-Mart FLW Tour and Bassmaster Tour events), EverStart Series, B.A.S.S.
Federation, Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League (BFL), B.A.S.S. Opens, Walleye Cup
(includes selected FLW Walleye and PWT events), Texas Tournament Trail, MWC
and many other regional and grass roots circuits. To qualify for Ranger Cup
competition, anglers must own a Ranger boat, fish from a Ranger in qualifying
tournaments, meet clothing and decal display requirements, and return a
completed official registration form. To be eligible for an additional 50
percent Yamaha bonus payout, Ranger Cup participants must also fish from a
Ranger boat powered by a Yamaha outboard at all qualifying tournaments. The
official registration must indicate the serial number of the engine to
qualify for the bonus.
Specific
details and sign-up information for the Ranger Owners Group, Ranger Cup, and
other Owner's Bonus programs are available by calling (870) 453-2222, ext.
2415, e-mailing rpromo@rangerboats.com or by visiting the Ranger Boats Web
site at www.rangerboats.com/. Fans
can follow the Ranger Cup competition in all tournaments throughout the year
by visiting FLW.com or BassFan.com and clicking on the special Ranger Cup
icon.
Ranger Cup Bonus Program Presented by Ranger Boats
Cash and prizes will be awarded to 2005 Ranger
Cup participants competing in more than 20 tournament circuits. The following
are details on the national Ranger Cup programs:
- "The Ranger Cup
2005" - Qualifying will take place in six Wal-Mart FLW Tour events
and six Citgo Bassmaster events (E-50 Events not included). The top six
Ranger Cup point finishers (as tracked by Ranger) in 2005 will be
awarded $170,000 in cash including $50,000 for the champion.
- Ranger Cup EverStart
Series 2005 - All EverStart Series tournaments will serve as qualifying
events. Ranger Cup participants who win an EverStart tournament are
eligible for a $3,000 cash prize. The highest placing registered Ranger
Cup participant at the EverStart Championship event will be awarded
$10,000.
- Ranger Cup B.A.S.S.
Federations 2005 - Participating State Federation events will
serve as qualifying events. In addition to varying payouts and prizes
for the individual events, the highest finishing registered Ranger Cup
participant at the Federation Championship will be awarded a 519VX
Ranger boat and RangerTrail trailer.
- Ranger Cup Wal-Mart
Bass Fishing League (BFL) 2005 - All Wal-Mart BFL tournaments will
serve as qualifying events. The highest placing registered Ranger Cup
participant at the BFL All American will win a 519VX Ranger boat and
RangerTrail trailer. In addition, Ranger Cup participants who register
prior to a BFL tournament will be eligible for a $1,000 cash prize for winning
any of the regular season, wild card or regional tournaments.
- Ranger Cup B.A.S.S.
Opens 2005 - All regular season B.A.S.S. Open Tournaments will serve as
qualifying events. Ranger Cup participants who register prior to a
B.A.S.S. Open Tournament (and return their affidavit within five
business days of the tournament) are eligible for a $3,000 cash prize
for winning any of the tournaments.
- Ranger Cup Walleye
2005 - Qualifying events include four regular season FLW Walleye
events, three regular season east division PWT events and three regular
season west division PWT events. The Ranger Cup participant accumulating
the most points (as tracked by Ranger) in qualifying events wins a
Ranger 620VS boat and RangerTrail trailer. Cash prizes totaling $32,500
will be awarded to the Ranger Cup participants finishing second through
tenth in the point standings.
- Ranger Cup Wal-Mart
Texas Tournament Trail (TTT) 2005 - Qualifying events includes all four
Wal-Mart TTT regular season tournaments. The highest finishing Ranger
Cup participant who registers prior to a TTT Tournament will be eligible
for a $5,000 cash prize.
Ranger
Owners Group
In order to sign up for Ranger Cup competition,
anglers must become a member of the Ranger Owners Group. The Owners Group
Premium Level offers the following package: Boat & Angler quarterly
newsletter, membership card, Ranger Tackle bag, four custom tackle trays,
Ranger fishing towel, Ranger cap and Ranger Owners Group decal.
Powered by Yamaha Offered again
in 2005, the "Powered By Yamaha" element gives participating Ranger
Cup anglers the opportunity to win an additional 50 percent more in cash
payouts by meeting product and promotion requirements set by Ranger Boats and
Yamaha.
To calculate the total Ranger Cup Powered by Yamaha
bonus, simply multiply the Ranger Cup payout by 1.5. For example, if the
Ranger Cup payout for a specific tournament is $6,000 multiply by 1.5 which
equals $9,000 and that would be the total Ranger Cup Powered by Yamaha
payout. The winning participant must also meet the Yamaha bonus eligibility
requirements to receive the additional payout.
Contact Info: Details of the
Ranger Owners Group and Ranger Cup program are available by calling (870)
453-2222, ext. 2415, e-mailing rpromo@rangerboats.com or by visiting the
Ranger Boats Web site at www.rangerboats.com/.
Ranger Boats, headquartered in Flippin, Ark., is
the nation's largest manufacturer of premium fiberglass fishing boats,
including a series of bass, multi-species, fish 'n play and saltwater boats.
Founded in 1968 by Forrest L. Wood, Ranger Boats continues its commitment to
building the highest quality, strongest performing boats on the water. More
information on Ranger Boats and the benefits of the Ranger Owners Group can
be found by visiting www.rangerboats.com or calling toll-free 1-800-373-2628.
Genmar, with approximately 5,000 employees and 9 manufacturing centers, is
the builder of 15 premier brands of recreational boats and the industry's
technological leader in the United States and Europe with the development of
VEC™ Technology and the Roplene® process. Genmar boat brands include
Aquasport®, Carver®, Champion®, Four Winns®, Glastron®, Hydra-Sports®,
Larson®, Marquis®, Nuvari®, Ranger®, Seaswirl®, Stratos®, Triumph®,
Wellcraft® and Windsor Craft™.
Contact: Scott Arms at
870-453-2222 or by email at rpromo@rangerboats.com. For the most up-to-date
information, news release archives, downloadable high-resolution logos and
photographs of Genmar® products, visit the Web site at www.genmar.com/pr. Check back regularly
for new stories on Genmar and its companies.
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