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Kawasaki’s 2009 GNCC
Contingency Program Reaches New Heights
Kawasaki 2009 Contingency Card |
Irvine, Calif. – Kawasaki will offer its
highest contingency posting in history for the
AMA Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC)
in 2009 with $595,000 up for grabs, more than
$200,000 higher than in 2008. With the all-new
KX™250F and the fuel-injected KX™450F, there has
never been a better time to be on a green
machine.
The payout scale for the XC1 or
XC2 classes is superior to any other
manufacturer in the pits. Kawasaki awards the
XC1 class race winner an incredible $10,000,
followed by $5,000 for second, and $2,500 for
third. The XC2 winner earns $2,500, second takes
home $1,500, and $750 for third. Not only are
the payouts higher, they are deeper with the
top-10 in both classes taking home a portion of
the reward.
"We wanted to show our
commitment to off-road racing and the consumers
that race our product week in and week out in
the GNCC series,” said Kawasaki Off-Road
Supervisor Jason Smigel. “The pay out for the
premier classes is the best available and with
the new product to back it up, it’s a perfect
time to be on a Kawasaki.”
In June,
Kawasaki introduced its all-new line up of KX
machines. The 2009 KX250F is sleeker and lighter
than ever before, while the 2009 KX450F is now
EFI equipped, giving it single-kickstart
capability that is perfect for GNCC competition.
“Kawasaki is really proud of its new product
and truly feels the new KX line-up is the best
product for cross-country racing,” said Smigel.
“With such a good product, we wanted to back it
up with the best contingency program available.”
Kawasaki also continues its commitment to
up-and-coming racers with payouts in the amateur
classes, starting in the 65cc program.
To
get a head start on earning the most money
available in the GNCC series, the process is
simple. Racers only need to follow these four
steps to put money in their pocket via the
Kawasaki Contingency Program:
1. BUY —
Purchase a new or used 2008 or newer U.S. model
Kawasaki.
2. REGISTER — Online at
kawasaki.com.
3. RACE — Compete in any
contingency paying event.
4. WIN — There
is no claim form to file. Payments are
automatically deposited directly to a Kawasaki
Contingency Card, which can be redeemed at any
Kawasaki dealer and more than 32 million
MasterCard® retailers worldwide.
For
class payouts and schedules, or more information
and the official rules, please visit
www.kawasaki.com.
Kawasaki Motors Corp.,
U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki
motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft, utility
vehicles and recreation utility vehicles through
a network of more than 1,500 independent
retailers, with an additional 7,700 retailers
specializing in Kawasaki power products and
general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates
employ nearly 2,400 people in the United States,
with 400 of them located at KMC’s Irvine,
California headquarters.
Kawasaki’s
tagline, “Let the good times roll.™”, is
recognized worldwide. The Kawasaki brand has
become synonymous with powerful, stylish
motorcycles for over four decades. Information
about Kawasaki’s complete line of recreational
products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on
the Internet at
www.kawasaki.com.
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