Marine
2008 Mercury Racing Offshore Cat Outboard Customer Loyalty Program
2.5 ROS Rewards for Competitors in OSS Cat Outboard Class
FOND DU LAC, Wis., Feb. 1, 2008— Mercury Racing is pleased to announce an Offshore Cat Outboard class customer loyalty program for the 2008 season.
Customer Loyalty Program
New for 2008 is the Mercury Racing Offshore Cat Outboard class customer loyalty program. The program, which features promotional cash rebates on 2.5 ROS engine powerheads, and partial powerheads, rewards race teams that compete with Mercury 2.5 ROS engines in the OSS Cat Outboard Class.. 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 2.5 ROS powerheads, and partial powerheads,are eligible for rebates on a per-certified race basis.
Rebates will be paid for each 2.5 ROS powerhead, and partial powerhead purchased based on the following conditions:
- Proof of a registered race boat (used or new).
- Proof of purchase of 2.5 ROS powerhead(s) or partial powerhead(s) including purchase date.
- Proof that qualified program participant officially entered and started a race using the 2.5 ROS powerhead or partial powerhead as sold by Mercury Racing in a qualified OSS Cat Outboard certified race within the 2008 race season.
Mercury Racing will issue participating race teams a $375.00 rebate per 2.5 ROS powerhead purchased or $200.00 rebate per 2.5 ROS partial powerhead 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 2.5 ROS configurations based on a maximum of eight qualified OSS races:
- $375.00 per 2.5 ROS powerhead, maximum quantity (3), maximum qualified races (8) = $9,000.00 total rebate.
- $200.00 per 2.5 ROS partial powerhead, 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, 2008. It is the responsibility of the racer to provide proof of above conditions.
For pricing details and parts availability, interested parties should call Jim Goerlitz at 920-924-2036. Checks will be distributed at the end of the 2008 race season.
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.
CONTACT: Rick Mackie
Mercury Racing
Senior Marketing Manager
Phone: 920-924-2032
FAX: 920-921-6533
E-mail: rmackie@mercmarine.com
