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2007 Mercury Racing ChampBoat Series Customer Loyalty Program
Friday, December 8, 2006
• Stock Champ Engine Rewards for Competitors in Champ Class
• Mercury Racing Returns as Official Engine Sponsor
FOND DU LAC, Wis., — Mercury Racing is pleased to announce its return as the official engine sponsor for the 2007 ChampBoat Grand Prix Series. The series, which features Mercury powered Champ and Champ2 (SST 120) class outboard tunnel boat racing, consists of qualifying heat races and single-lap time trials to determine starting positions for the main events. Champ2 races feature 30-lap main events, while the Champ final race is 50 laps. Mercury Racing has supported the series since its inaugural 2002 season.
“Mercury Racing has been an active supporter of the ChampBoat Series since the series’ inception in 2002,” said Rick Mackie, senior marketing manager at Mercury Racing. “There’s nothing more exciting than 20 Champ-class boats blasting off the start dock, reaching speeds up to 130 mph and pulling 4.5 ‘Gs’ as they slam into and out of turns!”
“The Champ Boat Series has delivered an incredible value to Mercury Racing over the past four years,” added Mackie. “We are excited to be the official engine of the series, and look forward to another action-packed year of Champ and Champ2 (SST-120) class tunnel boat racing.”
“We are proud to have Mercury Racing back as the Official Engine Sponsor and look forward to working with the team for another great season,” said ChampBoat Series Executive Director Mike Schriefer.
Customer Loyalty Program
New for 2007 is the Mercury Racing Champ class customer loyalty program. The program, which features special pricing and promotional cash rebates on stock Champ engine powerheads, partial powerheads and cylinder blocks, rewards race teams that compete with stock Mercury engines in Champ Class in the ChampBoat Grand Prix Series. Mercury Racing reserves the right to determine qualified races. The special pricing offer goes into effect immediately.
Quantities are limited to three (3) per qualified race boat. Proof of an existing or new race boat from a participating race team or boat builder is required to make a purchase. Qualified race teams, who purchase and race stock Champ powerheads, partial powerheads and cylinder blocks, are eligible for rebates on a per-certified race basis.
Rebates will be paid for each Champ powerhead, partial powerhead or cylinder block purchased based on the following conditions:
1) Proof of a registered race boat (used or new).
2) Proof of purchase of stock Champ powerhead(s) or partial powerhead(s) or cylinder blocks(s), including purchase date.
3) Proof that qualified program participant officially entered and started a race using the stock Champ engine in its stock configuration as sold by Mercury Racing in a qualified ChampBoat Grand Prix Series certified race within the 2007 race season.
Mercury Racing will issue participating race teams a $375.00 rebate per stock Champ powerhead purchased or $350.00 rebate per stock Champ partial powerhead purchased or $200.00 rebate per stock Champ cylinder block purchased per boat for each qualified race. The maximum rebate (up to a maximum of three (3)) per qualified boat may be any combination of the following stock Champ engine configurations based on a maximum of eight qualified races:
• $375.00 per stock powerhead, maximum quantity (3), maximum qualified races (8) = $9,000.00 total rebate.
• $350.00 per stock partial powerhead, maximum quantity (3), maximum qualified races (8) = $8,400.00 total rebate.
• $200.00 per stock cylinder block, maximum quantity (3), maximum qualified races (8) = $4,800.00 total rebate.
The rebate will be issued to participating race teams in the form of a check upon the receipt and verification of rebate materials. The deadline for applying and qualifying for rebate checks is December 1, 2007. It is the responsibility of the racer to provide proof of above conditions.
For pricing details and parts availability, interested parties should call Mike Gurath at 920-924-2039. Checks will be distributed at the end of the 2007 race season. Limit of three (3) rebates may be redeemed per qualified race boat.
Mercury Racing Champ Rookie of the Year Award
Participants of the 2007 ChampBoat Grand Prix Series Rookie Program are eligible for the Mercury Racing Champ Rookie of the Year award. The $2,500 contingency fund prize purse (retail value toward the purchase of Mercury Racing engines, parts and accessories) will be awarded to the winner of the ChampBoat Series Champ class Rookie Program for the 2007 season. Rookie participants must run a completely stock (as built by Mercury Racing) engine in each of the qualifying races for which the rebate will be claimed. “Stock” includes the current drive shaft housing, exhaust tuner and gearcase. Rebates will be paid by Mercury Racing at the end of the season.
Five-race Lease Powerhead and Gearcase Program
Mercury is also offering a five-race lease powerhead and gearcase program ($1,500/race lease fee). As part of the program, the fifth-race lease is offered at no charge. Powerheads may be leased separately for $1,200/race lease. Please note: Hardship lease powerheads and gearcases do not qualify for this program. Racers can purchase the leased powerhead and gearcase at the end of the fifth race for $10,000.
The purchase price for just a leased powerhead at the end of the five-race lease program is $8,500. The purchase price for just a lease gearcase at the end of the five-race lease program is $2,500. Purchasing the powerhead and gearcase together offers a savings of $1,000.
Program participants, including any Champ driver running a stock engine and gearcase, must run the stock tuner available from Mercury Racing and are eligible to earn Mercury Racing Stock Champ Contingency Points. See the payout below which is based on retail value of Mercury Racing engines, parts and accessories.
Lease engines and gearcases do not leave a race site; they will be picked up and returned to the Mercury Racing truck at each event per Mercury Racing’s directions. Each engine will have a final check by Mercury Racing personnel before running. Teams are responsible for rigging engine and accessories. To qualify, teams must contact Mike Gurath, Mercury Racing, at (920) 924-2039 by March 1, 2007.
Mercury Racing will continue to provide two (2) hardship powerheads and gearcases per event. Driver selection will be decided by Mercury Racing. No driver is eligible for hardship for more than two (2) races in 2007. Drivers must have a completely rigged running boat with proven failure on-water to qualify for the hardship program.
Contingency Funds
Engines must pass an on-site, cowl-to-prop-nut inspection by Mercury Racing personnel to qualify for rebates and Stock contingency fund. Contingency Funds are based on retail value of Mercury Racing engines, parts and accessories and include:
• $40,000 for Mercury Racing Stock Champ Participants Contingency Points Fund.
• $ 7,500 SST-200 Participants Contingency Points Fund (w/in SST-120 class). There must be at least one SST-200 boat start five (5) or more Champ Boat Grand Prix Series races or this money goes toward the Stock Champ Contingency Points Fund.
• $2,500 Rookie of the Year Contingency Points Fund (all funds go to one winner.)
Television broadcasts of the exciting 2006 season are broadcasted on the Speed Channel. Visit the ChampBoat Grand Prix Series Web site, champboatracing.com, for television schedule updates.
About Mercury Racing
Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is a leading provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems to discriminating boaters worldwide, offering an exciting and fulfilling powerboating experience on the water.
Using leading-edge technology, Mercury Racing produces high-performance outboards, sterndrives, propellers, parts and accessories.
Mercury Racing-powered boats worldwide win more races and set more records than any boats powered by other marine engine manufacturers.
Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest manufacturer of recreational products, including pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, and bowling and billiards.
Friday, December 8, 2006
• Stock Champ Engine Rewards for Competitors in Champ Class
• Mercury Racing Returns as Official Engine Sponsor
FOND DU LAC, Wis., — Mercury Racing is pleased to announce its return as the official engine sponsor for the 2007 ChampBoat Grand Prix Series. The series, which features Mercury powered Champ and Champ2 (SST 120) class outboard tunnel boat racing, consists of qualifying heat races and single-lap time trials to determine starting positions for the main events. Champ2 races feature 30-lap main events, while the Champ final race is 50 laps. Mercury Racing has supported the series since its inaugural 2002 season.
“Mercury Racing has been an active supporter of the ChampBoat Series since the series’ inception in 2002,” said Rick Mackie, senior marketing manager at Mercury Racing. “There’s nothing more exciting than 20 Champ-class boats blasting off the start dock, reaching speeds up to 130 mph and pulling 4.5 ‘Gs’ as they slam into and out of turns!”
“The Champ Boat Series has delivered an incredible value to Mercury Racing over the past four years,” added Mackie. “We are excited to be the official engine of the series, and look forward to another action-packed year of Champ and Champ2 (SST-120) class tunnel boat racing.”
“We are proud to have Mercury Racing back as the Official Engine Sponsor and look forward to working with the team for another great season,” said ChampBoat Series Executive Director Mike Schriefer.
Customer Loyalty Program
New for 2007 is the Mercury Racing Champ class customer loyalty program. The program, which features special pricing and promotional cash rebates on stock Champ engine powerheads, partial powerheads and cylinder blocks, rewards race teams that compete with stock Mercury engines in Champ Class in the ChampBoat Grand Prix Series. Mercury Racing reserves the right to determine qualified races. The special pricing offer goes into effect immediately.
Quantities are limited to three (3) per qualified race boat. Proof of an existing or new race boat from a participating race team or boat builder is required to make a purchase. Qualified race teams, who purchase and race stock Champ powerheads, partial powerheads and cylinder blocks, are eligible for rebates on a per-certified race basis.
Rebates will be paid for each Champ powerhead, partial powerhead or cylinder block purchased based on the following conditions:
1) Proof of a registered race boat (used or new).
2) Proof of purchase of stock Champ powerhead(s) or partial powerhead(s) or cylinder blocks(s), including purchase date.
3) Proof that qualified program participant officially entered and started a race using the stock Champ engine in its stock configuration as sold by Mercury Racing in a qualified ChampBoat Grand Prix Series certified race within the 2007 race season.
Mercury Racing will issue participating race teams a $375.00 rebate per stock Champ powerhead purchased or $350.00 rebate per stock Champ partial powerhead purchased or $200.00 rebate per stock Champ cylinder block purchased per boat for each qualified race. The maximum rebate (up to a maximum of three (3)) per qualified boat may be any combination of the following stock Champ engine configurations based on a maximum of eight qualified races:
• $375.00 per stock powerhead, maximum quantity (3), maximum qualified races (8) = $9,000.00 total rebate.
• $350.00 per stock partial powerhead, maximum quantity (3), maximum qualified races (8) = $8,400.00 total rebate.
• $200.00 per stock cylinder block, maximum quantity (3), maximum qualified races (8) = $4,800.00 total rebate.
The rebate will be issued to participating race teams in the form of a check upon the receipt and verification of rebate materials. The deadline for applying and qualifying for rebate checks is December 1, 2007. It is the responsibility of the racer to provide proof of above conditions.
For pricing details and parts availability, interested parties should call Mike Gurath at 920-924-2039. Checks will be distributed at the end of the 2007 race season. Limit of three (3) rebates may be redeemed per qualified race boat.
Mercury Racing Champ Rookie of the Year Award
Participants of the 2007 ChampBoat Grand Prix Series Rookie Program are eligible for the Mercury Racing Champ Rookie of the Year award. The $2,500 contingency fund prize purse (retail value toward the purchase of Mercury Racing engines, parts and accessories) will be awarded to the winner of the ChampBoat Series Champ class Rookie Program for the 2007 season. Rookie participants must run a completely stock (as built by Mercury Racing) engine in each of the qualifying races for which the rebate will be claimed. “Stock” includes the current drive shaft housing, exhaust tuner and gearcase. Rebates will be paid by Mercury Racing at the end of the season.
Five-race Lease Powerhead and Gearcase Program
Mercury is also offering a five-race lease powerhead and gearcase program ($1,500/race lease fee). As part of the program, the fifth-race lease is offered at no charge. Powerheads may be leased separately for $1,200/race lease. Please note: Hardship lease powerheads and gearcases do not qualify for this program. Racers can purchase the leased powerhead and gearcase at the end of the fifth race for $10,000.
The purchase price for just a leased powerhead at the end of the five-race lease program is $8,500. The purchase price for just a lease gearcase at the end of the five-race lease program is $2,500. Purchasing the powerhead and gearcase together offers a savings of $1,000.
Program participants, including any Champ driver running a stock engine and gearcase, must run the stock tuner available from Mercury Racing and are eligible to earn Mercury Racing Stock Champ Contingency Points. See the payout below which is based on retail value of Mercury Racing engines, parts and accessories.
Lease engines and gearcases do not leave a race site; they will be picked up and returned to the Mercury Racing truck at each event per Mercury Racing’s directions. Each engine will have a final check by Mercury Racing personnel before running. Teams are responsible for rigging engine and accessories. To qualify, teams must contact Mike Gurath, Mercury Racing, at (920) 924-2039 by March 1, 2007.
Mercury Racing will continue to provide two (2) hardship powerheads and gearcases per event. Driver selection will be decided by Mercury Racing. No driver is eligible for hardship for more than two (2) races in 2007. Drivers must have a completely rigged running boat with proven failure on-water to qualify for the hardship program.
Contingency Funds
Engines must pass an on-site, cowl-to-prop-nut inspection by Mercury Racing personnel to qualify for rebates and Stock contingency fund. Contingency Funds are based on retail value of Mercury Racing engines, parts and accessories and include:
• $40,000 for Mercury Racing Stock Champ Participants Contingency Points Fund.
• $ 7,500 SST-200 Participants Contingency Points Fund (w/in SST-120 class). There must be at least one SST-200 boat start five (5) or more Champ Boat Grand Prix Series races or this money goes toward the Stock Champ Contingency Points Fund.
• $2,500 Rookie of the Year Contingency Points Fund (all funds go to one winner.)
Television broadcasts of the exciting 2006 season are broadcasted on the Speed Channel. Visit the ChampBoat Grand Prix Series Web site, champboatracing.com, for television schedule updates.
About Mercury Racing
Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is a leading provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems to discriminating boaters worldwide, offering an exciting and fulfilling powerboating experience on the water.
Using leading-edge technology, Mercury Racing produces high-performance outboards, sterndrives, propellers, parts and accessories.
Mercury Racing-powered boats worldwide win more races and set more records than any boats powered by other marine engine manufacturers.
Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest manufacturer of recreational products, including pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, and bowling and billiards.