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Yamaha Launches OHV Access Initiative side x side news [ Podium News] Minneapolis, January 9, 2008– Continuing its winning ways in 2008, the RANGER RZR took all three podium spots at Best in the Desert’s Epic Racing Products Parker “250” in Parker, AZ. With 19 Side by Sides entered, three being RANGER RZRs, the RZRs dominated the class leaving the fourth place car in the dust, about 15 minutes behind. CYPRESS, Calif. – January 8, 2008 -- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. is proud to announce the launch of its OHV Access Initiative, designed to support safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas. The purpose of this proactive, grassroots program is to enable Yamaha dealers and customers to fund deserving projects that support the overriding goal of responsible, open access. RANGER RZR Starts Off New Year with a Bang! “Yamaha’s new OHV Access Initiative gives us the opportunity to directly support OHV access projects on a local level across the country – from Oregon to Florida, from Texas to Minnesota,” said Mike Martinez, Yamaha’s general manager of ATV and Side-by-Side Operations. “Through this new program, Yamaha, along with our dealers and customers, is taking a proactive leadership role in supporting our lifestyle and our business. This program will reach across the country to help fund important projects and ensure riding areas are available for generations to come.” The new program’s tag line, Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails (GRANT), reinforces the primary objective of OHV access and serves as a label for the awards that will be distributed. When an application is approved for funding, the recipient then receives the appropriate GRANT. Yamaha encourages clubs, associations, and agencies to submit detailed applications for their specific needs. Mafia Industries RZR took the top spot with Jagged X’s in second and Jerome Vinagro in third. All three RZRs had a flawless race from start to finish, and finished only five minutes apart. Each quarter, Yamaha will accept applications from organizations such as non-profit or tax-exempt OHV riding clubs, national forests, and associations and national, state and local government agencies. A committee then will review each application and award GRANTs to deserving projects. “The RZR has picked up where it left off in 2007, “said Craig Scanlon, product line sales manager for the Polaris Side x Side Division. “We thank everyone supporting RZR racing and if this race is any indication of what’s ahead, it should be a great year.” The next Best in the Desert race is the Terrible's 250, April 17-20 in Primm, Nevada. polarisindustries.com M4SX to launch into 08 bigger and better then ever! Applications for Funding Now Available Online at YamahaMotor.com/OHVAccess After launching the premiere SideXSide race series in the nation and receiving top recognition while pushing this fast-growing sport to the mainstream, M4SX and Dirt Alliance are bringing the SideXSide National Series back bigger and better with a more convenient series of events. Thousands of spectators will watch in 2008 as some of the biggest names in the sport compete in an 8-round series for over $10,000 in cash and prizes! Along with the SideXSide and Trophy Karts, we will also be racing the brand new FPO Superlites in select rounds with some of the biggest names in southern California motorsports. All of the stops for the 2008 Series will take place at the world renowned Lake Elsinore MX Park, conveniently located between LA, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego counties. “M4SX has grown tremendously in just the last year alone,” stated founder Ken Johnson. “Next year we have a schedule that is packed and we will have a presence at many events in which we will be bringing the off road market to a whole new level in southern California.” All of this wouldn’t be possible without the support of our 2008 Series Sponsors & Media Partners: Kal Gard - International Motorcycle Show’s - Off-Road Expo - The Fab School - Cycle Trader - In Motion - Sand Addiction & SideXSide Action 12 SIDE X SIDE ACTION MAGAZINE http://YamahaMotor.com/OHVAccess http://polarisindustries.com http://YamahaMotor.com/OHVAccess

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