Polaris Announces Profit-Sharing for 28th Consecutive Year
(03/06/2010)
Minneapolis, Minn. (March 5, 2010) – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today it is continuing a 28 year annual tradition of profit-sharing with its employees. The Company will distribute today nearly $10 million of its profits from the 20...
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Polaris Defense Awarded Contract with the General Services Administration
(02/25/2010)
Minneapolis, February 18, 2010–Polaris Defense, a division of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the company was awarded a new contract with the General Services Administration (GSA) to sell the Polaris all electric, on-road and off-...
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One, Two, Three at Hammers
(02/16/2010)
Minneapolis, February 16, 2010–The RANGER RZR continued its winning ways by sweeping the podium at Pit Bull Tires King of the Hammers race. With a field double the size of last year’s, and five manufacturers represented, the RANGER RZR dominated the ...
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Polaris Announces 2010 Race Teams and Contingency
(02/10/2010)
Minneapolis, February 8, 2010 –Polaris comes into the 2010 race season with teams competing in the Grand National Cross Country series (GNCC), World Off Road Championship series (WORCS), ATVA Motocross National (AMA), Best in the Desert (BITD), TORC,...
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Polaris Industries Announces Acquisition of Engine-Developer swissauto Powersports
(02/04/2010)
MINNEAPOLIS (February 3, 2010) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced its acquisition of swissauto Powersports. Based in Burgdorf, Switzerland, swissauto has expertise in designing and developing high-performance and high-efficien...
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Polaris Oval Racer Matt Schultz Earns Run-Away Victory in Eagle River World Championship
(01/29/2010)
MEDINA, MN (Jan. 27, 2010) – Polaris oval racer Matt Schultz showed the field his snowflap as he used Polaris performance to lead from green flag to checkered and win the World Championship at the 47th Eagle River [WI] World Championship Snowmobile D...
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Best-Selling Polaris 600 RUSH Wins Pro Class & Team Titles in USCC I-500 Cross-Country Race
(01/28/2010)
MEDINA, MN (Jan. 27, 2010) – The snowmobile that delivers the ultimate in Terrain Dominating Control, the Polaris 600 RUSH, is proving to be a winner on the race course as well as on the trail.
Polaris cross-country racer Gabe Bunke rode a Polaris ...
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Polaris Riders Website Provides Riders With Extensive Snow Cover and Weather Data
(01/28/2010)
MEDINA, MN (Jan. 27, 2010) – Polaris has formed an exclusive partnership with WeatherNation to give snowmobilers free access to weather and travel information that allows riders to learn about weather conditions, forecasts, snow cover, trail conditio...
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Polaris Industries Announces Increase In Cash Dividend
(01/28/2010)
MINNEAPOLIS (January 21, 2010) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a three percent increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend, which represents the 15th consecutive year of Polaris incre...
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POLARIS REPORTS 2009 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS
(01/28/2010)
Fourth Quarter Net Income increased 21% Year-over-year from Margin Expansion Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights:
Fourth quarter net income of $43.9 million, increased 21% from $36.2 million in the fourth quarter 2008, resulting in record ear...
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Polaris Announces 2010 Limited Edition ATVs and Side-by-Sides
(01/21/2010)
Minneapolis, January 21, 2010 – Polaris Industries today announced the company’s new limited edition ATV and Side-by-Side offerings. In the past, Polaris’ limited editions have been cosmetic upgrades such as paint but this offering also includes unit...
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Jagged X Wins Best in the Desert Series Opener at Parker
(01/12/2010)
Minneapolis, January 12, 2010– Coming off their third Best in the Desert Championship for the 2009 season, Jagged X started 2010 with a bang taking the checkered flag at “Epic Racing Products Parker 250.” The starting line was crowded with 17 Side-by...
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Polaris Snocross Racer Ross Martin Takes Lead In ISOC Pro Open Points After Western Nationals
(01/12/2010)
MEDINA, MN (Jan. 11, 2010) – Polaris snocross racer Ross Martin (Judnick Motorsports) used a second-place finish in Pro Open at the ISOC Western Nationals to leapfrog into the points lead after the season’s first three events. Robbie Malinoski (Amsoi...
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Polaris Announces First Robby Gordon Edition, the Industry’s First Four-Seat Side-by Side
(01/09/2010)
Minneapolis, January 6, 2010 – Nine months ago, Polaris announced a relationship with Robby Gordon and today we’re proud to introduce the first Robby Gordon edition, the all-new RANGER RZR 4. Before today, Sport Side-by-Side enthusiasts looking to ca...
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Polaris Defense Enters Low Speed Vehicle Market
(01/06/2010)
Minneapolis, January 6, 2010 – Polaris Defense today announced the introduction of their Low Speed Vehicle, the Polaris EV LSV, designed for on and off-road use. “We are excited to introduce the Polaris EV LSV to the military market,” said Mark McCor...
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Victory Motorcycles to Auction off Customized Bikes in 2010
(12/28/2009)
All Proceeds Benefit Families Affected by the Fort Hood Tragedy MEDINA, Minn. (Dec. 4, 2009) – Victory Motorcycles announced today that it will auction two motorcycles to benefit families and soldiers impacted by the Fort Hood tragedy. A custom Victo...
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Strong Pro-Class Finishes at Milwaukee Put Polaris Racers In Thick of ISOC Points Races
(12/22/2009)
MEDINA, MN (Dec. 21, 2009) – Polaris Pro-class snocross racers earned three of six podium positions in Pro Open and Pro Super Stock at the ISOC Milwaukee Mile National, and Ross Martin (Judnick Motorsports) reached the podium in both Pro classes to p...
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Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
(12/22/2009)
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: 2009-2010 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)Uni...
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Polaris Announces 2010 Racing Contingency
(12/15/2009)
Minneapolis, December 14, 2010 – Polaris today announced its ATV race contingency program for all adult classes, in seven ATV racing series, with a total purse of about $405,800. “Polaris is continuing its commitment to ATV racing by offering a racin...
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Polaris Snocross Racers Crowd Top Spots in Pro Open in ISOC Season Opener at Duluth
(12/15/2009)
MEDINA, MN (Dec. 14) – Polaris snocross racers crowded the podium in Pro Open and two former Pro champions rebounded impressively from injuries at the ISOC Racing AMSOIL Duluth National held Dec. 11-13 in Duluth, Minnesota. Polaris racers finished 2-...
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Jagged X Wins Third Consecutive Best in the Desert Championship
(12/11/2009)
Minneapolis, December 10, 2009–With only 24 points separating the top three teams heading into last weekend’s BITD Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic, the Jagged X/Polaris Racing team had little room for error. When the dust cleared, the second place f...
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Team LaVallee Update
(12/08/2009)
Team Owners Levi LaVallee and Glen Kafka are excited to announce the Launch of Team LaVallee. Team LaVallee will consist of 5 time Winter X Games Medalist and defending ISOC Pro Stock Champion Levi LaVallee and Semi Pro rider Chris Kafka. The team wi...
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AMSOIL Duluth National has been rescheduled for December 11-13
(11/23/2009)
Minneapolis, MN (11/23/09) - The AMSOIL Duluth National has been rescheduled. Due to unseasonably warm temperatures and an extended forecast for more of the same, the 18th annual race at Spirit Mountain has been moved to run the weekend of December 1...
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Snowmobile Freestyle/Back Country Star Chris Burandt Joins Polaris - the Most Terrain Dominating Team in Powersports
(11/06/2009)
Backcountry Adventure to Feature Polaris RMK Sleds MEDINA, MN (Nov. 6, 2009) – In making the switch to ride Polaris RMK snowmobiles, legendary big-air freestyle rider Chris Burandt joins the most terrain dominating team of freestyle riders, backcount...
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Victory Motorcycles Offers Military Personnel a ‘Full Throttle Salute’ With $1,000 Cash Back
(11/05/2009)
MEDINA, MN (Nov. 4th, 2009) – Victory Motorcycles is honoring U.S. and Canadian military personnel for their dedication and commitment by providing them with a special offer. Victory salutes the efforts of those who serve to protect the freedom we va...
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Factory Polaris Rath Duro Team
(11/04/2009)
Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 2, 2009- The Factory Polaris Rath Duro Team had a busy 2009 season tearing up race tracks, and what a successful season they have had. The Rath team has put their machines on the podium and top of their classes multiple times...
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Polaris Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
(10/15/2009)
Company Raises and Narrows 2009 EPS Guidance Range Third Quarter Highlights:
Net income of $0.94 per diluted share for the third quarter 2009 exceeded Company expectations
Sales declined 25% to $436.2 million in the third quarter 2009, in-line w...
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Polaris Defense Awarded $2.4 million Contract by National Guard Bureau for RANGER 800 CREW Off-Road Vehicles
(10/14/2009)
Minneapolis, Oct. 14, 2009 – Polaris Defense today announced an award for the purchase of Polaris RANGER 800 CREW Side-by-Sides by the National Guard Bureau, the federal organization that oversees equipment purchases for the National Guard. The $2.4 ...
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Polaris Names Darin Gould as Race Coordinator for Western Snowmobile Hillclimb Program
(10/09/2009)
Past Jackson Hole Class King will Mentor & Manage Communication MEDINA, MN (Oct. 8, 2009) – Darin Gould, a longtime Polaris snowmobile hillclimber and past winner of a King of the Hill title at the Jackson Hole World Championships has been named ...
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RJ Anderson and His RANGER RZR S Win Again
(10/02/2009)
Minneapolis, Minn., (10/2/2009) – RJ Anderson had another successful weekend at rounds three and four of the TORC short course series at Perris Auto Speedway in Perris California. Round three was held Friday September 25 and due to TORC rules, Anders...
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Jagged X Wins Silver State 300 to Edge Closer to Championship
(09/29/2009)
Minneapolis, September 29, 2009–With two Best in the Desert Races remaining, Jagged X and their RANGER RZR S took the Bilek Racing Silver State 300 race and inched themselves closer to their third Best in the Desert championship. There were ten Side-...
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Rath Takes Third at Unadilla GNCC
(09/16/2009)
Minneapolis, Sept. 14, 2009 – Daryl Rath showed he was hard at work dialing in his Sportsman 850 XP with EPS during the GNCC Summer Break by taking third in the “4x4 Open” class at Unadilla. After one of the most exciting Utility races all season wit...
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Victory-Rider-Gregor-Moe-Sets-New-Class-Speed-Run-Record-of-165.8-mph-on-Victory-Motorcycle
(09/11/2009)
MEDINA, MN (Sept. 10, 2009) – Patience, persistence and a wickedly powerful Freedom engine helped Gregor Moe set a new national speed run record of 165.8 mph on a Victory Motorcycle September 3 at the Bub Motorcycle Speed Trials on the Bonneville Sal...
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