The Dune Tour hits Pismo Beach

Mark your calendars as The Dune Tour hits Pismo Beach, Calif. August 7-8, 2009
With the follow up success of the “Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour” in Glamis, Calif. this past March, we are excited to announce the Dune Tour’s next stop will be at the Pismo Beach State Recreation Area.

The famed Dune Tour promises to live up to its claim as the largest event in the western United States! Open to the public and any vehicle, this family-friendly event includes: a scavenger hunt, bon fire, Drive-in Movie, Show & Shine contest, Kid-Zone, Karaoke Party, raffle (with thousands of dollars in prizes), dune clean-up, and more.

You’re sure to have an experience you’ll never forget!

Be sure to get your permits early and register online at www.thedunetour.com.

About PGI Media
PGI Media, Inc. is the publisher for three premiere off-road industry magazines; Side X Side Action, UTV Outdoorsman, and Sand Addiction Magazine. PGI Media, Inc. also hosts interactive consumer events; The Dune Tour, Side X Side Jamboree, and the Side X Side Roundup. Founded in 2002, this private publishing company has risen to the top of the industry and come to be recognized as a leader in off-road publications and consumer events. PGI Media can be found on the internet at: www.pgimedia.com.

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Yamaha Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour

Off-Road Enthusiasts Rally Around Rhinos in Southern California
Thousands Gather in Glamis to Celebrate the Yamaha Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour

CYPRESS, Calif. – March 26, 2009 – Thousands of off-road enthusiasts flocked to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, commonly known as “Glamis,” in Southern California this past weekend (March 20-23) to celebrate one of their favorite past times with family and friends at the Yamaha Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour.

The event, officially named the Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour presented by Yamaha, attracted approximately 1,800 registered attendees and their families and friends. By the end of the weekend, approximately 4,500 people had participated in some part of the event and brought Yamaha Rhino Side-by-Side vehicles, ATVs and other off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from California, Arizona, Utah and farther all to enjoy a weekend of activities in Glamis, the Mecca of U.S. sand dunes.

“The Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour was a great success, and we were excited to see so many of our customers enjoying Glamis with their family and friends,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “This event is a great opportunity for Yamaha to show our appreciation to our customers and to spend some time with them doing what we all love to do -- ride, relax and spend some time in the outdoors. The Dune Tour did an outstanding job with all of the activities, and we’re already looking forward to the next Rhino Rally.”

The 2009 Rhino Rally at the Dune Tour presented by Yamaha was produced by PGI Media. Here’s a look at the event by the numbers:
- Approximately 1,800 people registered for the event with approximately 4,500 participating in the different event activities throughout the weekend.
- Six hundred and thirty scavenger hunt cards were returned from people who completed all six stops.
- More than $20,000 worth of raffle prizes were given away.
- Nineteen people participated in the karaoke contest for the all-new Yamaha EF2000iS Generator Grand Prize.
- Fourteen Rhinos entered the “Yamaha Rhino” Class Show and Shine.
- Three hundred people attended the Drive in Movie on Friday night.
- More than 100 kids participated in the Easter Egg Hunt and one lucky winner took home the Yamaha Kids Power Quad grand prize.
- More than 1,000 people enjoyed the Dune Tour lunch under or around the Yamaha tent.
- Approximately 80 people participated in the Yamaha demo rides on Rhino 700 FI SxS vehicles and Grizzly 700 FI EPS, Grizzly 550 FI EPS, Raptor 250 and YFZ450R ATVs.
- Five trailer loads of trash were collected.
- More information, stories and photographs are available at: http://www.thedunetour.com

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of more than 4,000 dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, YMUS also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

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Yamaha Rhino Dune Tour - March 20 - 21, 2009

DON'T MISS THE '09 YAMAHA RHINO RALLY AT THE DUNE TOUR, MARCH 20-21.

THE LARGEST EVENT IN THE CALIFORNIA SAND FOR ALL OFF-ROAD, SAND, AND OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS.

REDLANDS, Calif.- March 2, 2009 PGI Media, Inc. is making the final preparations for the largest event in the California sand. The '09 Yamaha Rhino Rally at The Dune Tour, presented by Yamaha, takes place March 20-21.
Open to the public and their vehicles, this family-friendly event including: a scavenger hunt, bon fire, Drive-in Movie, a Show & Shine contest (with new classes), Kid Zone, Karaoke Party, raffle (with thousands of dollars in prizes), an ATV certification training course, dune clean-up, and more; promises to be an event where sand addicts of all kind can enjoy their time in the sand.
For upcoming events and future Dune Tour stops in California, including Pismo Beach, Gordon's Well, and Dumont be sure to check out www.thedunetour.com. These premier events are the largest organized events in the California dunes. Each event will be packed with fun and guaranteed to create lasting memories and good times. Best of all, they are free and open to the public.
For more information about the 2009/2010 Dune Tour, visit: www.thedunetour.com. Check back frequently for updated event and sponsor information.

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