Pleasant Prairie, WI (July 21, 2008) - Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, has announced a rich contingency prize program for qualified racers on designated grass drag race circuits. Yamaha will reward its winning racers at the following events:

Hay Days:
2008 Hay Days Contingency
Pro: Stock 600S; Stock 600; Imp St 600
1st: $ 2,000
2nd: $ 600
3rd: $ 300
Heavy Mod 1000
1st: $ 2,000
Semi-Pro: Stock 600S; Stock 600; Imp St 600
1st: $ 800

NSRA:
Princeton, MN  Aug 25, 26
Jessup, IA   Sept 16
Rochester, MN  Sept 22, 23
Wausau, WI  Sept 29, 30

NEGDS:         (Sunday Only)
Monkton, VT  Sept 14
Casco, ME   Sept 28
Epping, NH   Oct 13
Casco, ME   Oct 19

Racers competing in Stock 600S, Stock 600 and Improved Stock 600 at all events other than Hay Days are eligible to earn $800 for 1st place, $400 for 2nd place and $200 for 3rd place. In order to be eligible for the contingency prize money, racers must meet five basic criteria.

- First, they must compete on a 2007 or newer Yamaha 4-stroke sled.
- Second, the sled must have the factory color and graphics schemes.
- Third, the sled must have a stock-appearing hood and belly pan.
- Fourth, racers must compete in the pro classes.
- Finally, there must be at least six racers per class.

For more information about collecting the contingency prize money, contact the eligible race circuit or Yamaha Snowmobile Racing at 262-947-6182.