Polaris' Doug Eichner Crowned 2009 Open Pro ITP QuadCross Series Champion
(12/03/2008)
Minneapolis, Minn., December 3, 2008-On November 30, 2008, the Polaris/Lone Star/Eichner Racing team prepared ATV racing legend and Multi-Time World and National Champion Doug Eichner for the ninth and final round of the ITP QuadCross race held at Gl...
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Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at Wedbush Morgan Micro-Small-Mid Cap Conference
(12/03/2008)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. December 1, 2008 – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will present at the Wedbush Morgan Micro-Small-Mid-Cap Conference at The Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica, California on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:...
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Victory Vision Named Top Touring Bike by U.K.’s Leading Motorcycle Magazine
(12/01/2008)
Motor Cycle News Honors Victory Vision in Bike’s First Year in EnglandMEDINA, MN (Dec. 1, 2008) – The award-winning Victory Vision is now an international award winner, as it was recently named “Tourer of the Year” by Motor Cycle News, the U.K.’s lar...
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Polaris Will Host Four Lucky Riders at Western ‘Assault Camp,’ Led by Three Primo Free-Riders
(12/01/2008)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is DEC. 7, 2008, for Chance at Backcountry TripMEDINA, MN (Nov. 26, 2008) – It’s “exciting” to step onto the rails of the all-new Polaris Assault RMK, the only stock sled purpose-built to mercilessly rip the backcountry. But it ...
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Polaris Racers Win Both Semi-Pro Classes at Duluth Snocross; Earn Pro Podium Spots
(12/01/2008)
Bobby LePage, Dylan Martin Open ISOC Season With Semi-Pro WinsPolaris racers swept the Semi-Pro classes and earned podium positions in both the Pro classes at the ISOC season opener held November 28-30 in Duluth, Minnesota.Polaris racer Bobby LePage ...
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Polaris Offers Snocross Fans FREE Pit Passes for ISOC National Races
(11/11/2008)
Participating Polaris Dealers Have Passes That Provide FREE Pit AccessPolaris is helping snocross fans get close to their favorite racers by offering a limited number of FREE passes into the pit area at Amsoil Championship Snocross Series (ACSS) race...
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Polaris RANGER RZR Crushes at Heartland Challenge
(11/11/2008)
Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 11, 2008- The Polaris RANGER RZR continues its winning ways, this time taking two of the three podium spots overall, at the first-annual Heartland Challenge UTV endurance race, in Carlisle, Iowa. The three-hour UTV race, saw ...
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Eichner Doubles the Fun and Claims Pro ATV Win at the Ricky Johnson Off-Road GP
(11/11/2008)
Saturday, November 8, 2008 was a fast, furious and winning day for the Polaris / Lone Star / Eichner Racing Team. Eichner, straight off the track from his Pro win at the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix, along with support from his trusted motor builder, Geo...
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Polaris/Rath Sportsman 850 XP EPS Hauls at Heartland Challenge
(11/11/2008)
Minneapolis, November 11, 2008- It was a weekend about firsts. This was the first-annual Heartland Challenge, it was the first time the new Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EPS competed at an AMA /ATVA Sanctioned event, and it was the first time a Polaris 85...
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Polaris / Lone Star / Eichner Racing's Doug Eichner takes Ninth Pro Win at the 40th Anniversary Lake Elsinore Grand Prix
(11/11/2008)
Minneapolis, Minn, November 11, 2008-Saturday, November 8, 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of the Historic Elsinore Grand Prix. Eichner is no stranger to the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix and considers it to be one of his most enjoyable races. Friday bef...
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Team High Lifter-Polaris Sweeps the Podium at the Tennessee Mudfest
(11/10/2008)
Shreveport, November 5, 2008 – Lebanon, Tennessee saw its first organized mud bog competition at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. Gooches Powersports of Nashville hosted “The High Lifter Pro Series Racing” event and invited all the bog teams from acros...
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Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing Continues Their Winning Streak at Mudstock
(11/10/2008)
Shreveport, November 5, 2008 – Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing continues to keep their winning streak going competing at Mudstock held at Mud Creek Off Road Park, in Jacksonville, Texas, on October 11. This year, Mudstock featured the Swampcross, Bud...
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Polaris RANGER RZR takes 2008 Racing Season by Storm
(11/03/2008)
Jagged X, Eichner and Yokley win series Minneapolis, October 31, 2008 – The Polaris RANGER RZR continues to be a force by impressively taking the Best in the Desert, WORCS and GNCC racing championships for 2008. “Polaris Racing is very excited to hav...
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Doug Eichner Brings Home WORCS UTV National Championship
(11/03/2008)
Minneapolis, Minn, Oct. 30, 2008-Honolulu Hills, ironically named for the desert type terrain of Taft, California, was home to the final round of the World Off-Road Championship Series, held October 23 - 25. Eichner had his sights on two things - top...
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Polaris Outlaw Stands Strong Internationally
(10/30/2008)
Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 30, 2008 - The Polaris Outlaw continues to celebrate successes internationally adding a Dutch Championship and taking all three podium spots in the Pharaons Rally in Egypt. JEEGEE - Polaris Benelux is extremely proud to annou...
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Polaris Schedules 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Release And Conference Call
(10/27/2008)
MINNEAPOLIS (October 1, 2008) ---- Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will release financial results for its third quarter 2008 the morning of Tuesday, October 14, 2008. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss ...
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Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend; Appoints CEO Scott Wine To Board Of Directors
(10/23/2008)
MINNEAPOLIS (October 23, 2008) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.38 per share cash dividend payable on November 17, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 3, 2...
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Doug Eichner Charges to the Checkers at ITP QuadCross Round 8
(10/22/2008)
Doug Eichner continuing his charge on behalf of the Polaris/Lone Star/Eichner Racing Team, bringing home the Open Pro win aboard the Polaris Outlaw 525 S, at the ITP QuadCross Round 8, held October 18-19. The ITP QuadCross was held at the Competitive...
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Polaris/Rath Racing’s Landon Hurst Podiums at Pismo
(10/14/2008)
October 14, 2008 - Landon Hurst piloted his Outlaw 450MXR to a second place Pro finish at the famous Pismo Beach Race, at Oceano Dunes, in Pismo Beach, Calif., on October 12. Endurance riding in the sand, which gets rougher and rougher and more whoop...
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Polaris/Rath Racing Launches New Web Site
(10/14/2008)
Minneapolis, October 13, 2008 – Get up-to-the-minute information about the Polaris/Rath Racing Team on their new site, www.polarisrathteam.com. The newly-created site brings the race team to life for every fan, sponsor and enthusiasts alike. It featu...
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Polaris Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results, Sales Grew Seven Percent To A Record $580.3 Million
(10/14/2008)
Third Quarter Highlights:
Results exceeded the Company’s expectations driven by strong ATV sales primarily from growth in the RANGER™ side by side business, increased PG&A and International sales
Sales reached a record of $580.3 million in th...
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Jagged X RANGER RZR Wins Best in the Desert’s Bilek Silver State 300
(10/08/2008)
The Jagged X/Polaris Racing number 1919 team was able to pull off another win at the Bilek Silver State 300, in Mesquite Nevada. Jagged X started in second place with a smaller-than-usual field of only five vehicles. The Mesquite venue was billed as ...
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Polaris Postpones Sand Riot 2008
(10/08/2008)
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Sand Riot, scheduled for Friday, November 21-Sunday, November 23, in Glamis, Calif., has been postponed. Polaris will make an announcement on the new date in the future.About PolarisWith annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris desig...
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Eichner Soars Aboard the Polaris Outlaw 525 S
(09/23/2008)
The hot Arizona temperatures and Doug Eichner both soared at Round 7 of the ITP QuadCross Series held Saturday, September 20, 2008. The temperatures at Arizona's Speedworld were more than 100 degrees during the day which made for grueling practice se...
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Factory Polaris/Rath Rider Frank Batista Finds Home on Snowshoe Mountain GNCC Podium
(09/17/2008)
Minneapolis, September 17, 2008-The Factory Polaris/ Rath /Dunlop Team headed from Minnesota to another well-known winter haven, Snowshoe Mountain, last weekend to compete in the Round 10 GNCC Cross Country event. This may be a ski resort but last we...
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Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners 2008 Consumer Conference
(09/17/2008)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. September 17, 2008 – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will present at Thomas Weisel Partners 2008 Consumer Conference at the Mandarin Oriental New York on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 2:05 pm ET. Michael M...
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RIDER Magazine Praises the Comfort, Power & Handling of the Victory Vision Tour
(09/15/2008)
Legendary motorcycle journalist Clement Salvadore rode the Victory Vision Tour to Death Valley and sang the praises of the luxury-touring bike in an article titled “Vision Quest,” that appeared in the June 2008 issue of the magazine.
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Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing Battles Adversity in Mississippi
(09/11/2008)
Minneapolis, September 11, 2008 – The Members of Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing were not about to let the threat of hurricane Gustov keep them from racing as they made their way to the ATV Mudfest in Perkinston, Mississippi, just outside of Gulfport...
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Polaris Announces Factory Support for the Yokley Racing/National Guard GNCC Team
(09/10/2008)
Yokley to race Polaris Outlaw and RANGER RZR in GNCC Minneapolis, September 10, 2008 – Polaris Industries today announced Polaris Racing will support the Yokley Racing/National Guard race team for the 2009 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) season. ...
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Jagged X’s RANGER RZR Dominates “Vegas to Reno”
(09/04/2008)
Minneapolis, August 27, 2008 –Jagged X and their No. 1919 RANGER RZR repeated history and continued to dominate the Best in the Desert Series by taking their second “Vegas to Reno” win. The team finished the race in 17 hours and 26 minutes, a full ho...
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Outlaw “Dodges Kangaroos” To Win Australasian Safari
(09/04/2008)
After more than 2500 miles and 7 torturous days, Polaris Outlaw mounted John Maragozidis has won the inaugural ATV Class at the “Dakar down under,” the Australasian Safari. Maragozidis crossed the line in 31hr 42m, almost 2 hours ahead of his next ri...
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Slednecks-Piloted Polaris Snowmobiles Rev Up the Action in New Vin Diesel Film
(09/02/2008)
Slednecks Aces Soar on Polaris Race Sleds in ‘Babylon A.D.’ MEDNA, MN (August 28, 2008) – When you combine two names that are synonymous with “action” – actor Vin Diesel and Slednecks, the extreme snowmobile video company – the result is Polaris sno...
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Polaris Rolls Out 2009 Outlaw 450 MXR at Steele City
(09/02/2008)
New Quad, Riders, Graphics, Ride Gear and the RANGER RZR 170 Minneapolis, August 28, 2008 – Team Polaris/Rath Racing will go full-bore into AMA’s Steele City Invitational this weekend! Polaris will roll out the new 2009 Outlaw 450 MXR complete with n...
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Polaris / Lonestar / Eichner Racing Team Demonstrate True Grit at WORCS Round 6
(08/22/2008)
Minneapolis, Aug. 22, 2008 - The Polaris / Lonestar / Eichner Racing team showed determination at the World Off-Road Championship Series race held in Olympia, Washington, August 15 - 17, 2008. Team Captain, Doug Eichner, who entered WORCS Round 6 wit...
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Polaris Snowmobile Racing Program Commits to Racing on the New ISOC Race Circuit
(08/21/2008)
ISOC’s Racer- and Fan-Friendly Approach Earns Polaris Support MEDINA, MN (August 21, 2008) – Management of the Polaris Snowmobile Division and the Polaris Racing Program have endorsed the International Series of Champions (ISOC) race circuit for the ...
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Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing’s Domination
(08/13/2008)
Minneapolis, July 30, 2008 – Team High Lifter-Polaris Racing continues to shine, as they dominated the mud events at Quadfest 2008, held in Central City, PA. In its fourth year, Quadfest is the largest ATV event of its kind in that region, with an at...
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Polaris Racing Goes Full-Throttle for the 12-Hours of Pont de Vaux
(08/13/2008)
Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 12, 2008 - The best racers around the world will converge at the 12-Hours of Pont de Vaux World Championship scheduled for August 23 - 24, in Lyon, France. This year, more than ever, Polaris is reinforcing its commitment to t...
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From Dealer Show to Podium in Nine Days
(08/06/2008)
Daryl Rath shows Sportsman XP is more than just hype- It’s a performance ATV! Minneapolis, Aug. 5, 2008 - Nine days ago, Polaris Dealers got a look at the brand new and 2009 Sportsman 850 XP in Las Vegas, Nevada. The question was asked is it truly as...
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Polaris Names Scott Wine New Chief Executive Officer
(08/04/2008)
MINNEAPOLIS, August 4, 2008 – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today named Scott W. Wine Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2008. Mr. Wine will succeed outgoing CEO Thomas C. Tiller, who will continue to serve as a member of the compan...
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Polaris Adds Youth RANGER RZR to Model Year 2009 Line Up
(08/01/2008)
What do you get when you combine the best-selling line of youth ATVs with the hottest side-by-side available? Introducing the new, youth RANGER RZR 170! For youth riders 12 and up, the youth RANGER RZR 170 has a four-stroke, air-cooled, 169cc engine ...
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Polaris Announces Limited Edition ATVs for 2009
(08/01/2008)
Minneapolis, July 29, 2008 – Polaris Industries today announced the company’s limited edition ATV offerings for 2009. ATV enthusiasts will be able to get the new Sportsman XP in two limited edition packages. The 99 percent-new Sportsman XPs feature a...
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Polaris Debuts 2009 Product Line Up Geared to Win with Every Rider
(08/01/2008)
Launch Marks New Level of Product Innovation and Quality from Company's ATV, RANGER, Victory Motorcycle and PURE Polaris Divisions MINNEAPOLIS, July 24, 2008 – Polaris Industries Inc. (PII) today unveiled its product offerings for 2009, highlighted b...
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Polaris Outlaw 450MXR Finds a Home in the Top Ten!
(08/01/2008)
2008 season is going to be quite the year in racing history books. Polaris /Rath/Dunlop Rider Landon Hurst, No. 179, piloted his Polaris Outlaw 450MXR to a top ten finish in both the Pro Am Production class and Pro Am Unlimited classes at the Red Bud...
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Eichner Steals the Thunder at the ITP Quadcross Round 5
(07/21/2008)
Minneapolis, MN, July 21, 2008-Doug Eichner represented the Polaris/Lone Star/Eichner Racing team and was declared victorious in the Open Pro Class at the fifth round of the ITP QuadCross held Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the legendary Glen Helen Racewa...
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Polaris Industries Inc. to Host Analyst/Investor Meeting on July 24, 2008
(07/21/2008)
MINNEAPOLIS (July 18, 2008) ---- Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that the executive management team of Polaris will host an Analyst Meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The meeting will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon...
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Polaris Reports Record Second Quarter 2008 Results; Sales Grew By 21%; EPS Increased 16%; Company Raises 2008 Guidance
(07/15/2008)
Side-by-Side Vehicles, International and PG&A results were strong during the quarter Second Quarter Highlights:
Second quarter results exceeded Company’s expectations despite continued economic headwinds
Second quarter sales reached a record ...
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Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
(07/14/2008)
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Products: 550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmob...
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Polaris RANGER RZR takes GNCC Round 9
(07/14/2008)
Minneapolis, July 8, 2008 – William Yokley and co-pilot, Mark Notman cruised to victory in their Polaris RANGER RZR at GNCC’s Mountain Ridge-Round 9, in Somerset, Penn. Yokley led the 45 min race for the first four laps. After an altercation midway t...
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RANGER RZR First Side-by-Side to Finish Baja 500
(07/14/2008)
Side-by-Side wins UTV class Minneapolis, July 1, 2008 – The RANGER RZR continues to be a force in the racing world, this time by not only winning the UTV class at the Baja 500 but by being the first side-by-side to ever finish the race. After being t...
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Polaris Racer Angela Butler Podiums at AMA
(07/14/2008)
Minneapolis, July 14, 2008 - With the WORCS racing season on break, Angela Butler packed up her Outlaw 450 MXR traveled east for the AMA ATV Motocross Nationals race, at Pleasure Valley Raceway, in Johnstown, Penn. She made the trip worth her while h...
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Rath Does It Again! – Yadkin Valley GNCC- Round 8
(06/27/2008)
Minneapolis, June 25, 2008 –Coming off a historical third place finish at the Spartan GNCC, the Polaris/Rath/Dunlop team followed up the effort with another podium finish at Yadkin Valley GNCC- Round 8. Rath finished third out of 11 entries in the Ut...
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Polaris Schedules Second Quarter Earings Release And Conference Call
(06/18/2008)
MINNEAPOLIS (June 16, 2008) ---- Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will release financial results for its second quarter 2008 the morning of Tuesday, July 15, 2008. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its ...
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Polaris RANGER to be featured on the Discovery Channel's Factory Made
(06/17/2008)
MINNEAPOLIS (June 17, 2008) —Tune into the Discovery Channel on Wednesday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m. EST, to see how RANGER side-by-side vehicles are made. The program spent a couple days at Polaris’ Spirit Lake, Iowa manufacturing plant filming the step...
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Daryl Rath Puts a Polaris Sportsman on the Podium - Spartan GNCC- Round 7
(06/04/2008)
Minneapolis, June 4, 2008 –The 2008 season is quickly becoming a memorable year as the Polaris/Rath relationship is off and racing. Once again, the Polaris/Rath/Dunlop team made a little history. The anticipation has been growing since the announceme...
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Polaris Ind Expands Recall of ATVS Due to Fire Hazard
(06/04/2008)
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)Units: About ...
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