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BREA, Calif.,--American Suzuki Motor Corporation is a corporate sponsor of the Heisman Trophy, and for the first time fishing football fans can cast their vote for their favorite college player right at their Suzuki Marine dealer. Fans are able to vote for the player of their choice at participating Suzuki marine, motorcycle or automotive dealerships. The public's choice then receives one vote in the official Heisman Trophy selection process.
Each ballot also enters voters in Suzuki’s "You Choose The Winner" Heisman sweepstakes to win one of several exciting prizes. Grand Prize is a Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited Edition SUV and an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to attend next year’s 2001 Heisman ceremony. The first prize winner will receive a Suzuki Marauder 800 Motorcycle. The second place winner will be awarded a Suzuki DF40 4-Stroke outboard motor. One hundred third place winners will receive a Heisman winner autographed football.
"American Suzuki Motor Corporation and our dealers are proud to support the Downtown Athletic Club’s long-standing mission to inspire excellence through its annual presentation of the Heisman Trophy," said Rick Suzuki, president of American Suzuki Motor Corporation, "and this year, we’re happy to give Suzuki Marine customers the opportunity to get off the sidelines and play an active role in honoring the nation’s top college gridiron athlete."
American Suzuki Motor Corporation is supporting their sponsorship with a multi-million dollar national advertising campaign in magazines, radio and on network and cable television. Consumers can look for the Suzuki Heisman "You Choose The Winner" banner and voting kiosk this Fall at participating Suzuki Marine dealers nationwide. Deadline for entries is 11/30/00. Sweepstakes winners will be drawn 12/7/00. Complete information, as well as a list of participating dealers is available on the internet at www.suzuki.com.
For more information on Suzuki’s "You Choose The Winner" Heisman Trophy promotion, or for information on their complete line of technologically advanced two-stroke and four-stroke outboard motors from 5 to 225 horsepower, visit your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer or contact: Suzuki Marine, 3251 E. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA 92821-6795 or visit Suzuki’s website on the internet at www.suzuki.com.