BRAND EXPANDS SUPPORT OF United States Equestrian Federation
LEXINGTON, KY., Apr. 26, 2012 -Land Rover, the Official Vehicle of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented byBridgestone, today announced the company will award the winner of the USEF National Four Star Eventing Championship with a 2012 Range Rover HSE lease*. As part of Land Rover North America's continued support of the USEF, the Range Rover HSE will be presented at the culmination of the prestigious event, which features some of the world's best horses and riders.
Land Rover is renowned for combining unrivalled elegance, unsurpassed capability, unmatched versatility and unquestioned power, all traits found within the horse and rider combinations that participate in the sport of Eventing. The new Range Rover HSE lease is a fitting prize for the triumphant U.S. rider.
"Land Rover is proud to support the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, featuring some of the world's greatest horses and equestrians," said Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President, Land Rover North America. "The sport of Eventing, and the competition itself, based on its nature and set-up, offers an opportunity to showcase all of our Land Rover models in a unique, authentic outdoor setting, and we are pleased to present the top U.S. placed rider with a 2012 Range Rover HSE lease."
The Land Rover Range Rover, the pinnacle of luxury SUVs, enters the 2012 model year with enhancements to luxury, appearance and capability. The superb 5.0-liter V8 engine features a six-speed transmission that delivers exquisite power and efficiency. The interior of the Range Rover includes luxury Blenheim Leather seats, real wood veneer trim and a 14-speaker harman/kardon® in-car entertainment system providing comfort all around.
The 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is part of the HSBC FEI ClassicsTM and features the world's best horses and riders vying for their share of $250,000 in prize money as well as a shot at the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing.
For more information on the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, visit http://www.rk3de.org/index.php
Editor's Note:
* The top placing US rider of the USEF National Four Star Eventing Championship at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event ("Winner") will receive an eighteen (18) month lease of one (1) 2012 Range Rover HSE at 10,000 miles per year. Prize lease includes taxes, shipping and destination fees, pre-paid one-time lump sum of lease payments, end-lease disposition fee, 10,000 miles/year, standard wear and tear and standard manufacturer's warranty. See www.landrover.com or your local retailer for more information on the 2012 Range Rover HSE.
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