Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
(07/01/2009)
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: 2009 Polaris Assault model SnowmobilesUnits: Abo...
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Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at Wachovia Securities’ 19th Annual Mid-Year Equity Conference
(06/18/2009)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 15, 2009) – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will present at Wachovia Securities’ 19th Annual Mid-Year Equity Conference to be held at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA on Wednesday, June 24, 20...
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Polaris Racing Wins Finke Desert Race
(06/17/2009)
Minneapolis, June 15, 2009 – Polaris Racing’s Luke Beechey has dominated the final day of the 2009 Finke Desert Race to claim victory in the Quad division of Australia’s most prestigious enduro races. The Finke Desert Race is Australia’s most famous ...
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Polaris Industries Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release And Conference Call
(06/16/2009)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 15, 2009) ---- Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced it will release its second quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, July 16, 2009, and will hold a webcast conference call at 9:00 am Central Time on the same...
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RANGER RZR S Leads “The Off Road Championship Series”
(06/10/2009)
Anderson’s two podiums has him leading seriesMinneapolis, Minn., (6/3/2009) – The RANGER RZR S has added another series lead to its belt, Ricky Johnson’s TORC Short Course Series, which kicked off its first two rounds of racing at Perris Auto Speedwa...
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RANGER RZRS takes first at WORCS and the Sportsman 850 XP takes Second at GNCC
(06/10/2009)
Minneapolis, June 9, 2009 –The RANGER RZR S added another win to its impressive collection in WORCS, and the Sportsman 850 XP with power steering continues to show its brawn in the GNCC series. Doug Eichner piloted his RANGER RZRS to a first-place fi...
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10th Anniversary Victory Vision Motorcycle Earns “Best of the Best” Industry Recognition
(06/02/2009)
Medina, Minn. (May 27, 2009) -- Victory Motorcycles 10th Anniversary Vision Tour bike has been recognized as the top touring motorcycle in the country by the Robb Report in its 21st annual “Best of the Best” issue. “The 10th Anniversary Vision rede...
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William Yokley’s RANGER RZR Prevails and Rath takes Third at Mountain Ridge GNCC
(05/19/2009)
Minneapolis, May 19, 2009 – William Yokley and his National Guard RANGER RZR took the overall in the UTV race, and Daryl Rath finished third in “4x4 Open” aboard his Sportsman 850 XP EPS, at the Mountain Ridge GNCC UTV Race, in Somerset, Pennsylvania...
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Polaris and Local Dealers Provide RANGERs
(05/19/2009)
Polaris Pennsylvania Dealership, Hernley’s, also helping with effort Minneapolis, May 18, 2009 – Polaris Industries today announced the company is working with West Virginia Dealers, Keefer’s and Route 119 Powersports, to provide two RANGER Side-by-S...
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Polaris Announces Creation of On-Road Vehicle Division
(05/18/2009)
New Division Aims to Further Strengthen Company’s Position in Critical On-Road Marketplace MEDINA, Minn. (May 18, 2009) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the creation of a new On-Road Vehicle Division to help continue its drive to...
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Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
(05/14/2009)
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Name of Product: 2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery HeatersUnits: About 530Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn...
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Jagged X Unleashes New RANGER RZR S
(05/14/2009)
Minneapolis, Minn., (5/12/2009) – After two full, successful "Best in The Desert" racing seasons, the Jagged X crew decided to build a whole new race car to defend their two-time championship tradition. Jagged X has been working day and nig...
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RANGER RZR S Wins Again at M4SX
(05/12/2009)
Minneapolis, Minn., (5/11/2009) – The RANGER RZR took another first and sits atop the Short Course class, at the M4SX Stadium Series, proving this racing season is another incredible success for the Side-by-Side. RJ Anderson won the latest round in P...
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Polaris Dealer Advisory Council Members Recognized as MVPs
(05/12/2009)
MEDINA, MN (May 11, 2009) – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today recognized 17 dealers from across the United States and Canada for their invaluable contributions as members of the Polaris Dealer Advisory Council. The Advisory Council aids Polar...
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RANGER RZR S Strong at WORCS
(05/06/2009)
Holz and Eichner take class firsts Minneapolis, Minn., (5/6/2009) – The RANGER RZR S continues to have a stronghold in the WORCS series with two more class wins and a one-two in the overall at WORCS Round 4, at Honey Lake MX Park, in Milford, Calif. ...
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Polaris/Rath Team Performs as Hurst Hauls into Top Ten Twice
(05/06/2009)
AMA ATV Pro Am/Pro Am Unlimited Motocross – Round 5 – Walnut, Ill.Titan GNCC Open 4x4/Limited 4x4 – Round 6 - Lafayette, Tenn. Medina, Minn., (5/5/2009) - It was another double header weekend for the Polaris/Rath/Duro Team and it proved to be success...
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Polaris Racer Gabe Bunke Receives USCC ‘Iron Man’ Award for Perseverance & Success
(05/05/2009)
Pro-Class Star Has Raced at Every Event in USCC Circuit History MEDINA, MN (May 4, 2009) – At the United States Cross Country (USCC) snowmobile racing circuit’s season awards banquet, the USCC confirmed what everybody already knew: Polaris racer Gabe...
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Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
(04/22/2009)
MINNEAPOLIS (April 21, 2009) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.39 per share cash dividend payable on May 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2009. About P...
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RANGER RZR Does it Again at Terribles 250
(04/22/2009)
Minneapolis, April 21, 2009 –The RANGER RZR is having another strong racing season with more success at Best in the Desert’s, Terribles 250 at Primm. Mark Holz and Matt Parks took the UTV class finishing eight-and-a-half minutes in front of the secon...
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Top 10s for Polaris at Loretta’s
(04/22/2009)
Minneapolis, April 21, 2009 –Polaris had a great Round 5, at GNCC’s Loretta Lynn’s, in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. The Sportsman 850 XP with power steering continues to show it’s a top contender in cross country racing. Rath Racing Racer, Frankie Batista,...
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Polaris Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
(04/20/2009)
First Quarter Highlights:
Net income of $0.26 per diluted share for the first quarter 2009 in line with Company expectations
Gross margin for the first quarter 2009 improved 180 basis points to 24.5% due primarily to lower commodity costs, lower...
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Polaris Grants $46,500 to ATV Organizations
(04/10/2009)
MINNEAPOLIS, APRIL 9, 2009 – To complete the third year of the company’s T.R.A.I.L.S. grant program, Polaris Industries announced the granting of $46,500 to five organizations in five states. In more than three years, the Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant P...
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Polaris Successful at Big Buck
(04/07/2009)
Yokley takes first with his RANGER RZR, Batista third on Sportsman XP Minneapolis, April 7, 2009 –Polaris was on the gas at GNCC Round 4, “The Big Buck,” in Union, SC. Reigning Side-by-Side Champ, Polaris/National Guard/Yokley Racing, William Yokley,...
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Extreme Rider Paul Thacker Sets Snowmobile Jump Record of 301 Feet on a Polaris 600 IQ®
(04/06/2009)
Slednecks Star Breaks His Own Record with Jump at Brainerd, MN MEDINA, MN (March 31, 2009) – Polaris snowmobiles not only deliver Terrain Dominating Control, in the hands of high-flying extreme rider Paul Thacker, they deliver world-record flight cap...
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Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
(04/06/2009)
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Name of Product: Polaris SnowmobilesUnits: About 7,200Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Hazard: The fuel lines on the snowmobiles...
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Sportsman 850 XP Named “ATV of the Year” by Affinity Publishing
(04/01/2009)
Minneapolis, April 1, 2009 – Polaris Industries today announced the Sportsman 850 XP has been awarded “ATV of the Year” by Affinity Publishing. The award is the fourth recognition by an industry publication for the big bore quad. “Polaris would like ...
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PolarisSchedulesFirstQuarter2009EarningsReleaseAndConferenceCall
(04/01/2009)
MINNEAPOLIS (March 31, 2009) ---- Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced it will release its first quarter 2009 financial results at approximately 5:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, April 16, 2009, and will hold a conference call at 9:0...
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Polaris Enters Agreement with Robby Gordon
(03/31/2009)
NASCAR and Off-Road racer to help with product development and marketing initiatives Minneapolis, March 30, 2009 – Polaris Industries today announced the company has entered into a marketing and product development agreement with famed NASCAR and thr...
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Polaris Plans 2nd Snowmobile ‘Assault Camp’; Register at Sneak Peeks to Win Free Trip
(03/30/2009)
Four Lucky Riders Will Win Trips to ‘Assault Camp – Part Deux’MEDINA, MN (March 27, 2009) – After a high-flying inaugural “Assault Camp,” Polaris is making plans for its second annual backcountry snowmobiling event where four lucky riders join three ...
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Polaris Snocross Racers Win 2 ISOC Pro Titles; Hentges Racing Trio Finishes 1-2-3 in Pro Open
(03/26/2009)
TJ Gulla Wins Pro Open Crown, Levi LaVallee Wins Super Stock Title MEDINA, MN (March 23, 2009) – After battling through eight races on the ISOC circuit’s National Tour, three Polaris snocross racers on the Hentges Racing team made history by finishin...
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USCC Racing: Gabe Bunke Wins at Warroad, Corey Davidson Clinches Young Vets’ Title
(03/19/2009)
Davidson Wins Vet 30+ Crown, Bunke is Second in Pro 600 PointsGabe Bunke won the highly competitive Pro 600 race by less than a 1-minute margin to finish second in the Pro 600 points standings and fellow Polaris racer Corey Davidson won his fifth Vet...
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Polaris Names Wes Barker As Vice President of Operations
(03/19/2009)
MINNEAPOLIS (March 11, 2009) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today named Wes Barker as vice president of Operations. Barker brings more than 20 years of global experience driving lean operations and building efficient business cultures. He has ...
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Polaris Racers Win Both Pro Classes at Hayward Snocross in Pursuit of Historic Title Sweep
(03/12/2009)
Brett Bender Wins Pro Open and TJ Gulla Wins Pro Super Stock MEDINA, MN (March 9, 2009) – Polaris snocross racers won both Pro classes in ISOC racing at Hayward, Wis., on March 6-8, and they head to the season finale poised to win points titles in bo...
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Rath Podiums at GNCC Round 2 for Back-to-Back Podiums
(03/12/2009)
Minneapolis, March 9, 2009 –Daryl Rath is proving the Sportsman 850 XP with power steering is a force to be reckoned with in GNCC by hitting the podium again this past weekend, at GNCC Round 2, The General, in Washington, Georgia. Off his third place...
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Polaris Announces Limited Edition ATVs and Side-by-Sides
(03/12/2009)
Minneapolis, March 9, 2009 – Polaris Industries today announced the company’s limited edition ATV and Side-by-Side offerings for Spring, 2009. ATVs 2009 Sportsman 850 XP EPS LE-Tequila Gold Additional features on the limited edition model include:
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Polaris Podiums in Two Race Circuits
(03/11/2009)
Eichner takes third overall in both WORCS Pro ATV and UTV races, Rath takes third at GNCC Minneapolis, March 4, 2009 –It was lucky No. 3 for Polaris this past weekend with Doug Eichner taking third on both his Outlaw 450 and RANGER RZR S at Round 2, ...
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RANGER RZR Continues to Do-It-All on the Racing Scene
(03/11/2009)
Side-by-Side captures King of the Hammers and podiums at WORCS Minneapolis, March 4, 2009 – The RANGER RZR added a few more notches to its belt taking first and second in the King of the Hammers Side-by-Side race and topping the UTV Class at WORCS Ro...
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Polaris Debuts 2010 Snowmobile Lineup, Offering Industry-First, Terrain Dominating Control
(03/11/2009)
New 600 RUSH with PRO-RIDE Chassis, Suspension Introduced as Flagship Performance Model MINNEAPOLIS, MN March 3, 2009 – With 55 years as the industry leader in snowmobile ride and handling, powersports frontrunner Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) ...
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Polaris Industries Inc., Bobcat Company Announce Long-Term Strategic Alliance
(03/02/2009)
Technology Sharing, Co-Development and Supply of Highly Differentiated Work Vehicles MEDINA, MN (March 2, 2009) – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) and Bobcat Company today announced a long-term strategic alliance that will leverage the complementa...
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Polaris XC Racer Gabe Bunke Wins Pro 600 & Corey Davidson Earns Big Points in USCC Racing
(03/02/2009)
Davidson Finishes Second in Both Pro Classes at Grand Forks MEDINA, MN (Feb 24, 2009) – Polaris cross-country snowmobile racers Gabe Bunke and Corey Davidson set the pace at the USCC’s Forks Equipment 100 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where Bunke won...
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Polaris Pro Snocross Racers Dominate in Quebec, Take Over the Points Lead in Both Pro Classes
(03/02/2009)
TJ Gulla Leads in Pro Open, Levi LaVallee is Tops in Super Stock MEDINA, MN (Feb. 23, 2009) – Polaris snocross racers climbed to the top of the ISOC circuit’s Pro Open and Pro Super Stock points standings with a dominating effort in February 21-22 ra...
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Polaris Racers Win Grueling 1,900-Mile Alaska Iron Dog Snowmobile Race in New Record Time
(03/02/2009)
Todd Minnick & Nick Olstad Win With Polaris Terrain Dominating Control MEDINA, MN (Feb. 16, 2009) – Polaris snowmobiles demonstrated their Terrain Dominating Control as Polaris cross-country racers Todd Minnick and Nick Olstad won the 1,971-mile ...
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Polaris Snocross Racers Win Both Pro Classes in New York, Climb Higher in ISOC Points Standings
(03/02/2009)
TJ Gulla, Shaun Crapo Earn Victories, Levi LaVallee on Podium Twice MEDINA, MN (February 16, 2009) - Polaris snocross racers won both Pro races, earned four of six Pro-class podium spots and elevated themselves toward the top of the points standings ...
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Polaris Racers Win Grueling 1,900-Mile Alaska Iron Dog Snowmobile Race in New Record Time
(02/17/2009)
Todd Minnick & Nick Olstad Win With Polaris Terrain Dominating ControlMEDINA, MN (Feb. 16, 2009) – Polaris snowmobiles demonstrated their Terrain Dominating Control as Polaris cross-country racers Todd Minnick and Nick Olstad won the 1,971-mile T...
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Polaris Snocross Racers Win Both Pro Classes in New York, Climb Higher in ISOC Points Standings
(02/17/2009)
TJ Gulla, Shaun Crapo Earn Victories, Levi LaVallee on Podium TwiceMEDINA, MN (February 16, 2009) - Polaris snocross racers won both Pro races, earned four of six Pro-class podium spots and elevated themselves toward the top of the points standings w...
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Polaris ATVs Win Three “Best in Class” Awards from All Terrain Vehicle Magazine
(02/13/2009)
Minneapolis, February 13, 2009 – Polaris Industries today announced Polaris ATVs won three of the six ATV “Best in Class” awards offered by All Terrain Vehicle Magazine. The Sportsman 850 XP won “Best Sport Utility ATV,” the Outlaw 525 IRS took “Best...
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RANGER RZR S Named 2009 Performance Side-by-Side of the Year by ATV/SxS Illustrated Magazine
(02/13/2009)
Minneapolis, February 13, 2009 – Polaris Industries today announced the RANGER RZR S was named “2009 Performance Side-by-Side of the Year” by ATV/SxS Illustrated Magazine. The magazine stated the RANGER RZR S won the award for, “Charging across new g...
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Polaris Snocross Racers Fill Half of Pro Podium Spots at Brainerd; Set Sights on Points Titles
(02/11/2009)
Racers on IQ® Race Sleds Poised to Battle for ISOC Championships MEDINA, MN (Feb. 11, 2009) – Polaris snocross racers captured three of six Pro-class podium spots in February 6-8 ISOC racing at Brainerd, Minnesota, to put themselves in prime position...
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Polaris Announces 2009 Race Teams and Contingency
(02/09/2009)
Polaris to have representation in GNCC, WORCS, AMA ATV Motocross, ITP QuadCross, Best in the Desert, SCORE and Mud Bogging Minneapolis, February 4, 2009 –Polaris will hit the racing circuit full bore this year competing in the Grand National Cross Co...
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Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EPS and RANGER RZR Podium at WORCS
(02/03/2009)
Minneapolis, January 29, 2008 –Don Higbee, Owner of Karst Motorsports, a Polaris dealership in Casper, Wyoming, hit the podium at the first WORCS race of the year in Phoenix, Ariz., on January 25. Higbee was aboard a brand-new, off-the-showroom floor...
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Polaris Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter And Record Full Year Results
(01/29/2009)
Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights
Fourth quarter 2008 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations increased 4% to $1.11, while sales of $523.6 million were down 3% from the 2007 fourth quarter
Full year 2008 earnings per share fr...
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Polaris Snowmobile Freestyler Levi LaVallee Performs Historic Double Backflip at X Games
(01/27/2009)
LaVallee’s First-Ever Double on His Polaris IQ® Race Sled is Talk of the GamesMEDINA, MN (January 26, 2009) – Polaris snocross racer and snowmobile freestyle star Levi LaVallee might not have won the gold medal in the Winter X Games Next Trick compet...
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RANGER RZR Starts 2009 with a Bang!
(01/26/2009)
Jagged X keeps win streak alive, Matt Lube takes WORCS/PIAA eight-hour endurance race Minneapolis, January 14, 2009 – Jagged X picked up the 2009 Best in the Desert Series where they left off in 2008, taking first at the Epic Products Parker 250 for ...
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Polaris RUSH™ Will Revolutionize Snowmobile Industry
(01/26/2009)
‘Feel the RUSH’ and Ride Longer, Harder, and Ride Again Tomorrow on the All-New Terrain-Dominating PRO-RIDE RUSH MINNEAPOLIS (January 24, 2009) – Polaris Industries Inc. today launched its Model Year 2010 600 RUSH snowmobile, the first snowmobile wit...
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Polaris Snocross Racers Use Strong Canterbury Finishes to Position Themselves for Points Races
(01/26/2009)
Polaris Pilots Will Push Toward ISOC Titles in 5-Race ‘Second Half’ MEDINA, MN (Jan. 15, 2009) – Polaris snocross racers earned podium spots in all four premiere race classes and amassed valuable points in ISOC racing at the Air Force National presen...
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Polaris Industries Announces Workforce Reduction
(01/26/2009)
Reducing workforce and production capacity in response to weakening retail demand.
Will announce 2008 financial results and 2009 outlook on January 29, 2009.MEDINA, Minn., (January 22, 2009) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced ...
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Polaris Cross-Country Star Corey Davidson Finishes Third in USCC Red Lake I-500
(01/23/2009)
Davidson Finishes 30 seconds Out of Second After 3 Days of RacingMEDINA, MN (Jan. 18, 2009) – Polaris cross-country racing legend Corey Davidson fought for the lead over three days of grueling racing and finished third in the USCC Red Lake I-500, whi...
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Polaris Finishes Three at DAKAR
(01/21/2009)
First manufacturer with official team sees three of four finish! Minneapolis, January 20, 2009 –The 2009 DAKAR saw 23 ATVs start with only 13 finishing. Of that 13, three were members of Team Polaris! French Racer Hubert Deltrieu, winner of the DAKAR...
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Sportsman 850 XP Tops in France
(01/21/2009)
The Sportsman 850 XP has won “European ATV of the Year” from France’s Quad Passion Magazine. The quads were ranked in five categories; Design, Fit and Finish, Ergonomics; Technical Tracks; Baroud Conditions; and Cross Country Ride. The Sportsman 850 ...
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Polaris Brings ATV Team to DAKAR
(01/08/2009)
Company becomes the first manufacturer to have an official DAKAR race team Minneapolis, January 5, 2009 –For this year’s DAKAR, Polaris will be the first manufacturer to participate with an official ATV Team. Polaris France has four members, racing i...
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