Mercury Marine Releases 2008 Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury Angler Contingency Program
Feb 14th, 2008 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Feb 14th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
FOND DU LAC, Wis. Mercury Marine is pleased to announce its 2008 Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury angler contingency program for the following 2008 tournaments, including the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League (BFL), Stren Series, FLW Tour, FLW Series, FLW Walleye Tour, MWC, PMTT, Bass-N-Bucks and IFA Redfish Tour. Mercury Marine is excited about its new partnership with the Ranger Cup program. With well over 3.6 million dollars in cash already awarded exclusively to Ranger owners, Ranger Cup is delivering the largest contingency paybacks in competitive fishing history. Potential prize money from Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury totals more than $250,000.Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League (BFL) – Pro Angler OnlyIf the winner of a Wal-Mart BFL event meets the Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury guidelines, then Mercury will award $500*. If the winner of the tournament is not Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury compliant, then Mercury will pay the highest finishing Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury compliant angler $250*. Total potential prize money could exceed $70,000.Stren Series – Pro Angler OnlyIf the winner of a Stren Series qualifying event meets the Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury guidelines, then Mercury will award $1,500*. If the winner of the tournament is not Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury compliant, then Mercury will pay the highest finishing Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury compliant angler $1,000*. Total potential prize money could exceed $40,000.FLW Tour and FLW Series If any of the top 10 finishers in The Ranger Cup meet the Powered by Mercury guidelines, then Mercury will pay them an additional 50%* of the Ranger Cup payout. Total potential prize money is $85,000, with a top prize of $25,000.FLW Walleye Tour and PWTIf any of the top 10 finishers in The Ranger Cup Walleye meet the Powered by Mercury guidelines, then Mercury will pay them an additional 50%* of the Ranger Cup payout. In addition, if the winner of The Ranger Cup Walleye is Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury compliant, then Mercury will also award a 250 ProXS OptiMax. Total potential in cash and prizes could exceed $30,000.Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC)A Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury bonus of $500* will be awarded to the highest finisher of each MWC event. Potential prize money totals $4,500.Professional Musky Tournament Trail (PMTT)A Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury bonus of $500* will be awarded to the highest finisher of each PMTT event. Potential prize money totals $3,000.Bass-N-Bucks TexasA Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury bonus of $2,500* will be awarded to the winner of each Bass-N-Bucks Texas event. Total potential prize money is $20,000.IFA Redfish TourIf the winner of an IFA Redfish Tour qualifying event meets the Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury guidelines, then Mercury will award $500*. If the winner of the tournament is not Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury compliant, then Mercury will pay the highest finishing Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury compliant angler $250*. Total potential prize money could exceed $9,000.A complete list of contingency rules and regulations will be available at www.rangercup.com and mercurymarine.com in the future. To register for Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury visit www.rangercup.com where there will be complete information in the coming days.*In order to win the Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury award the recipient must be the winner of the Ranger Cup money and meet all of the Ranger Cup Powered by Mercury Guidelines.About Mercury MarineMercury Marine is the worlds leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A $2.3 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury and its 6,200 employees worldwide provide engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercurys industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Mercury and Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Mercury inflatable boats; Mercury SmartCraft electronics; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. In 2007, Mercury Marines OptiMax engine was once again ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Two-Stroke Outboard Engines in a Tie” by J.D. Power and Associates, and Mercury MerCruiser engines were ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Sterndrive Engines” for the second year in a row. More information is available at www.mercurymarine.com.