SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Aug. 13, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- You might not expect to hear "Yahoo" when it's time for your kids to go back to school -- that is unless they win the back-to-school sweepstakes for a special edition Yahoo electric scooter made by ZAP (Nasdaq:ZAPP).
Earn a chance to 'ZAP' to school when you visit www.yahoo.com, the world's most visited Website. The winner will receive a Yahoo branded ZAPPY electric scooter as well as a $500 gift certificate in honor of back to school. Yahoo is rotating a banner advertisement on its home page with a link to the sweepstakes. Further information and rules are available at http://shopping.yahoo.com/promotions/bts01/.
While push scooters might have been the favorite among kids last year, electric motorized scooters like the ZAPPY are what is topping many wish-lists these days, from toddlers to teens. The ZAPPY can motor up to bicycle speeds for getting to school. When the student arrives, the scooter folds small enough to fit in some school lockers. Scooter stores like ZAPPYLAND of Santa Rosa, California has had young people lining up all summer to ride the electrics. ZAPPYLAND sports an indoor track where people can test ride or even rent electric scooters or bicycles for fun.
First developed in 1997 by electric vehicle pioneer ZAP, the ZAPPY electric scooter is featured in the opening scenes of the new Disney film 'The Princess Diaries,' now showing in theaters across America. ZAP also makes a scooter designed for children ages six to ten called ZAPPY JR. For further information about the ZAPPY, visit http://www.zapworld.com or call 1-800-251-4555.