VALCOURT, Quebec, Canada, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Bombardier
Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), the world-leading manufacturer
of power sports recreational vehicles, announced today the launch
of its new television series "Ultimate Playground."
The eight-part series, which premieres on OLN, Wednesday, April
27, 2005, at 8:30 p.m. ET, takes viewers on an adrenaline- rushed
look at the world’s most adventurous activities in power
sports recreation. The show’s host is outdoor enthusiast
and all-around-funny man, Laird McIntosh, who provides a first-hand
view of each high-energy adventure.
VALCOURT, Quebec, Canada, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Bombardier
Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), the world-leading manufacturer
of power sports recreational vehicles, announced today the launch
of its new television series "Ultimate Playground."
The eight-part series, which premieres on OLN, Wednesday, April
27, 2005, at 8:30 p.m. ET, takes viewers on an adrenaline- rushed
look at the world’s most adventurous activities in power
sports recreation. The show’s host is outdoor enthusiast
and all-around-funny man, Laird McIntosh, who provides a first-hand
view of each high-energy adventure.
Rugged and exotic locations set the backdrop for each dynamic
expedition to create the "Ultimate Playground." Viewers
will be captivated by unexpected adventures, such as fly-fishing
off ATV’s in Mexico; summertime snowmobile asphalt drags
in Kentucky; tow-out surfing in Hawaii; waterskiing on the Arctic
Ocean; the ultimate deep-sea fishing on the Sea of Cortez; ATV
volcano trail riding in Iceland; snowmobile racing in Alaska;
training with Navy Seals off the coast of Maryland; and a recreational
vehicle "triathlon" featuring 2005 World Snowmobile
Champion 2005, Steve Martin, and pro Ski-Doo racer, Blair Morgan,
who will provide analysis.
As an added bonus, BRP has created the Ultimate Playground Watch
and Win Sweepstakes to provide viewers with a chance to get in
on the fun. By signing up at any BRP dealer and watching the show
for a special clue, one lucky winner will win a trailer full of
BRP’s "Ultimate Toys," including a Ski Doo(R) Snowmobile,
a Sea Doo(R) Watercraft, a Bombardier(R) ATV and an Evinrude(R)
E-TEC Outboard Engine. All sweepstakes entries must be received
by June 3, 2005.
"Our goal was to create extraordinary activities and perform
them in the world’s most challenging and beautiful locations
to create the ultimate outdoor experience," said Pierre Arsenault,
vice-president and general manager, Snowmobiles, PWC, ATV &
Sport Boats, BRP. "These guys are out there playing in the
most extreme situations. It’s anything but your average sports
show."
In each episode, McIntosh and his friends are outfitted with
Ski Doo(R) Snowmobiles, Sea Doo(R) Watercraft, Outlander(TM) ATVs,
Evinrude(R) E-TEC Engines and Bombardier(R) ATVs to take on the
most extreme outdoor activities.
"Each adventure truly puts our products to the test,"
said Roch Lambert, vice-president and general manager, Outboard
Engines. "By taking on ultimate conditions on both land and
water, we’ve given viewers a unique look at the power of
machine versus the elements."
To view an excerpt from Ultimate Playground, click here http://www.theultimateplayground.com/screener
. For additional information about the Ultimate Playground Watch
and Win Sweepstakes and series, log on to http://www.theultimateplayground.com/
.
BRP is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing,
distribution and marketing of Ski-Doo(R) and Lynx(TM) snowmobiles,
Sea-Doo(R) watercraft and sport boats, Johnson(R) and Evinrude(R)
outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as Evinrude
E-TEC(TM), Bombardier* all- terrain vehicles (ATV), Rotax(R) engines
and karts.
OLN(R) is the leader in outdoor adventure and action sports television.
Now in more than 62 million homes, OLN is the home of best-in-class
events like The Tour de France, The Gravity Games, Professional
Bull Riders (PBR), USSA Skiing and the Boston Marathon. The Network
offers exclusive programming in four primary areas: Outdoor Adventure,
Action Sports, Field Sports and Bulls & Rodeo. OLN is distributed
via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the continental
United States and Hawaii.
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