The Ram Truck Brand announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to sponsor Michigan's Ryan Said, a Chrysler engineer and the 2010 Bassmaster Northern Open points champion who'll be a rookie on the Elite Series this year.
“Bass anglers are passionate about their trucks,” said Ram Truck president and CEO Fred Diaz. “They demand unsurpassed capability and proven reliability. They’re also very loyal to their sponsor. The introduction of the new Ram Outdoorsman and Ram’s sponsorship of Ryan Said are two of the ways we’re sharing our passion for the sport and connecting with anglers like ourselves.”
Added Said: “I have two goals for 2011. The first is to further cement the bond between fishermen and Ram Trucks. Our Ram Outdoorsman and our boat are going to get a lot of attention on the road and on the water. It means a lot to our sport and our fans to have Ram here.
“The second is to finish close enough to the top of the standings to earn a qualifying spot for next year’s Bassmaster Elite Series. My stretch goal is to win Rookie of the Year. The series has a very strong rookie field this year with more than 20, several of whom are already full-time pros from other series."
