Participants will also receive points for downloading the Interactive Team Pit-a desktop game console that acts as a screen saver, providing participants with rally updates and team statistics.
The Interactive Team Pit will also allow teams to monitor their position on the course and communicate with their other team members via e-mail.
Individuals are permitted to join as many teams as they like to a maximum of five teams, explains Speranzini, with points received going to the team logged on during play. "In addition to experiencing the uniqueness of the new Pontiac Aztek and AztekTrek.com," he says, "participants will also have a chance at winning over half a million dollars in prizes."
Ballots for secondary prizes will be awarded to individual team members for each crossing, with secondary prizes consisting of: one Speedster Sea-Doo Sport Boat, two Sea-Doo Watercraft, one ATV, a 5.5ct tennis bracelet, ten projection televisions, five trips for two including airfare and accommodation to Whistler Blackcomb, and 10 prizes of $1,000 cash in an E* Trade Canada account.
Instant online prizes will also be awarded daily and will include: 10 DVD players, 100 audio systems, 70 necklace / bracelet / earring sets, 200 pairs of pearl earrings, 1000 hockey bags, 40 pairs of Whistler Blackcomb lift passes, and over 3000 Ontario Parks passes, as well as sweatshirts, t-shirts, vests and ball caps.