NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (January 28, 2016) – Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), makers of Evinrude E-TEC outboards, has re-joined the Texas Team Trail (TXTT) as official sponsor for the 2016 season. The announcement comes as the TXTT prepares to kick-off the season this weekend on Sam Rayburn.

As part of the agreement, Evinrude will continue to reward anglers who power their boats with an Evinrude E-TEC outboard engine. A winning Evinrude angler at any one of the four regular-season events will receive an engine upgrade from the standard 150 hp option to a 225 hp model. Additional payout extends through 50th place, with second through 30th receiving a $250 cash bonus and 31st through 50th receiving $125.

“Evinrude has been an exceptional partner for us over the years,” said TXTT Tournament Director Mike Hastings. “They’ve been a part of our organization from the beginning and the contingency program has played a major role in helping us offer the biggest team payouts in the state. We’re proud of our partnership and excited to have their support again in 2016.”

BRP is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of powersports vehicles and propulsion systems. Its portfolio includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, Can-Am Spyder roadsters, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft.

BRP’s Evinrude engine line-up from 3.5 to 300 horsepower offers customers superior value across a full range of applications. The Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard delivers unrivaled performance with best-in-class torque and fuel efficiency and lowest total emissions.

“Texas Team Trail events provide the perfect platform to showcase the unrivaled performance, bold breakthrough design and unmatched lifetime value of the new Evinrude E-TEC G2,” said Evinrude Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning Chris Berg. “We’re proud of our long-standing relationship with the TXTT and all the loyal Evinrude-powered anglers who compete. We look forward to a great 2016 season.”

The Texas Team Trail presented by Cabela’s consists of four regular-season events and a year-end championship. The championship is a two-day tournament open to teams who have fished all four regular-season events.

The Texas Team Trail also includes unprecedented television and media coverage, airing on the Pursuit Channel, Fox Sports Net, NBC Sports, Time Warner Sportsnet and the World Fishing Network.

Registration for the 2016 season is underway. Anglers with questions or anyone interested in more details are encouraged to visit www.texasteamtrail.com or call 210-788-4143.

2016 TXTT scheduled events:

January 30 – Sam Rayburn Reservoir
February 20 – Toledo Bend
March 19 – Richland Chambers Reservoir
April 16 – Lake Texoma

Championship

May 14-15 – Ray Roberts Lake

Texas Team Trail events are made possible through the sponsorship and continued support of these well-respected brands: Cabela’s, Ranger Boats, Lucas Oil, Evinrude, RAM, Mercury, Minn Kota, Triton Boats, Power-Pole, Amphibia, Arctic Ice, Stratos Boats, Lowrance, Navionics, Protect the Harvest, BoatU.S., General Tire, SuperClean, Garmin, Valley Fashions, T-H Marine, Atlas, G-Juice, Powertex Group.