Polaris Announces Limited Edition Side-by-Sides

2010 RANGER 800 XP LE-Browning Edition
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Exclusive Browning Edition RANGER with Mossy Oak® Break-Up® camo hood, dash and glove box
· Mossy Oak Break-Up camo rims with Polaris PXT tires
· Factory Installed Polaris 4500 lb. winch · Custom cut & sew Browning seat with Buck Mark decal
· Dual Lock & Ride® black gun scabbards, positioned above bed

The MSRP (US) is $12,699, and the MSRP (Canada) is $15,449. Machines are available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2010 RANGER 800 XP EPS LE-Sunset Red
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Sunset Red painted hood, dash and glove box
· Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
· Turbo Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· Custom matte black hood accent decals
· Custom cut & sew stitched black and red deluxe seats
· 12" black Crusher rims with PXT tires

The MSRP (US) is $12,399, and the MSRP (Canada) is $15,199. Machines are available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2010 RANGER 800 XP LE-Pearl White
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Pearl White painted hood, dash and glove box with custom matched side panel decals
· Turbo Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· Custom matte black hood accent decals
· Custom cut & sew stitched black and white deluxe seats
· 12" black Crusher rims with PXT tires

The MSRP (US) is $11,599, and the MSRP (Canada) is $14,099. Machines are available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2010 RANGER 800 XP LE-Ocean Blue
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Ocean Blue painted hood, dash and glove box with custom matched side panel decals
· Turbo Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· Custom Sandstone hood accent decals
· Custom cut & sew stitched Ocean Blue and Sandstone deluxe seats
· 12" black Crusher rims with PXT tires
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The MSRP (US) is $11,599, and the MSRP (Canada) is $14,099. Machines are available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2010 RANGER 800 CREW LE-Sandstone Metallic
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Sandstone Metallic painted hood, dash and glove box with custom matched side panel decals
· Turbo Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· Custom matte black hood accent decals
· Custom cut & sew stitched black and sand deluxe seats
· 12" black Crusher rims with PXT tires

The MSRP (US) is $12,599, and the MSRP (Canada) is $15,299. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2010 RANGER RZR LE-Tequila Gold
· Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Tequila Gold painted hood, dash and box panels
· Custom cut & sew stitched Tequila Gold and charcoal deluxe seats
· Custom decal package
· Turbo Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· Maxxis® tires on 12" black Crusher rims

The MSRP (US) is $11,599, and the MSRP (Canada) is $14,499. Machines are available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2010 RANGER RZR LE-Turbo Silver
· Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Turbo Silver painted hood, dash and box panels
· Custom cut & sew stitched black and charcoal deluxe seats
· Turbo Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· Maxxis® tires on 12" black Crusher rims

The MSRP (US) is $11,599, and the MSRP (Canada) is $14,499. Machines are available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2010 RANGER RZR S LE-Orange Madness
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
Orange Madness painted dash and box panels
Custom cut & sew stitched black and charcoal deluxe seats
Orange Madness painted front and rear suspension springs
Maxxis® Bighorn® tires on 12" black Crusher rims

The MSRP (US) is $13,999, and the MSRP (Canada) is $17,499. Machines are available in US and Canadian dealerships now.


About Polaris
With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 Billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off road vehicles (ORVs) including: all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), the Polaris RANGER, snowmobiles, and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at http://www.polarisindustries.com/

Polaris Recalls 2009 Ranger Crew and 6x6 Side x Side Vehicles

Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml09/09762.html

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 Ranger “Crew” and “6x6” Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicles
Units: About 3,800
Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 46 reports of overheating in the vehicle’s tail light area, resulting in melting of plastic. In 22 of these reports, consumers reported small flames. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off-road vehicles. The model and serial number identification decal is located under the front seat, on the right-side seat support.

The recall includes the models listed below:

Model Numbers - Model Name
R09RF68AF - Ranger 700 EFI 6x6
R09RF68AR - Ranger 700 EFI 6x6
R09WH68AC - Ranger 700 EFI Crew
R09WH68AG - Ranger 700 EFI Crew
R09WH68AL - Ranger 700 EFI Crew
R09WH68AR - Ranger 700 EFI Crew
R09WH68AZ - Ranger 700 EFI Crew

Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from December 2008 through July 2009 for about $11,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

For further information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Fire and Rescue solution for Polaris RANGER Side-by-Side vehicles

Minneapolis, July 27, 2009 - PURE Polaris today announced it is working with RKO Enterprises to offer a Fire and Rescue solution for Polaris RANGER Side-by-Side vehicles.
Fire and Rescue units across the U.S. and around the world rely on Side-by-Side-mounted equipment to get to hard-to-reach areas. Many of the vehicles used for Fire and Rescue are RANGER Side-by-Side vehicles so Polaris saw the need for a complementary system for their popular Side-by-Side. To offer a premium product, Polaris looked to RKO Enterprise who has more than 60 years of experience designing and building the most advanced and best fire apparatus in the industry. Their products feature exclusive Stainless Steel Precise Butt Welded Piping Systems that come with a lifetime warranty, and similar to Polaris, their products are made in the U.S.A.
"Combining the leader in the utility vehicle fire and rescue apparatus with the number one Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturer creates the ultimate Off-Road Utility Vehicle Fire & Rescue solution," said Mike Stone, senior product line specialist for PURE Polaris. "RKO's commitment to high quality products and outstanding customer service makes them the perfect partner."
The Polaris/RKO Enterprises system for RANGER is constructed of precise full-flow stainless steel piping, highest-quality pump and component choices, stainless steel fasteners, heavy-duty marine and aircraft alloy aluminum parts with a copolymer plastic NFPA fully-baffled fire service tank system, it is the ultimate Fire and Rescue system. It has a Low-amp draw and high-intensity LED lighting for added visibility.
"When Polaris approached us about a partnership we knew right away this was an awesome opportunity for RKO Enterprises. It is quite an honor to work with the leading manufacturer of utility vehicles," said Keith Olson, president of RKO Enterprises. "RKO manufactures the highest quality skid unit for the utility vehicle, so together we make the ideal team! In our years of development and testing of various utility vehicles, the RANGER outshines all other models."
The Polaris/RKO system will be available at Polaris dealerships nationwide.

About Polaris

With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 Billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off road vehicles (ORVs) including: all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), the Polaris RANGER, snowmobiles, and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII," and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

Polaris Ranger and RZR Primary Clutch Puller tool

Primary (drive) Clutch Puller tool from Holz Racing Products.It's compact design allows the puller to be used without having to remove the fuel tank.Made of high quality heat treated 4140 chromoly steel and gold zinc plated, this tool is sure to outlast.

Fitment:All Polaris Ranger & RZR UTV and Sportsman ATV models.

Holz Racing Products Ranger/RZR Primary Clutch Puller tool
Retail Price: $39.95

About Holz Racing Products:

For the past 10 years, Holz Racing Products has engineered and extreme tested the finest quality, most effective performance parts available for UTV, ATV and snowmobile applications. Manufactured in the USA and race tested around the world, HRP leads the field in Polaris RZR accessories and performance products.

For more information visit their website at www.holzracingproducts.com or call 360-398-7006.

Modular Rapid-Convertible System (RCS) for Polaris Ranger

Modular Rapid-Convertible System (RCS) for Polaris Ranger Provides Maximum Flexibility

Worcester, MA. June 1, 2009 - Curtis Industries, LLC has introduced a new, revolutionary, modular cab system for the 2009 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle available early June. This system allows rapid transformation from a fully enclosed cab to an open-air ride in only 60 seconds. The Curtis Rapid-Convertible System (RCS) allows the user to choose one or all components for maximum flexibility as the weather changes. A simple ROPS base frame with cab receiver mounts provides safety and easy installation of the modular components. Initial installation time is approximately 2 hours, half the time as other cab systems! The roof, windshield and rear panel feature a unique, quick-release pin to slot connection and a heavy duty quick release latch. The strong but lightweight hard-coated polycarbonate Quantum coated windshield quickly vents for varying temperatures and is designed and tested for full speed travel with the windshield open or closed. An optional wiper kit is also available. Cab panels are designed using advanced technology and materials. The Rapid-Convertible System uses thermoformed TPO material (not ABS plastic or fiberglass) for all body panels. TPO offers superior low-temp impact resistance, higher heat-deflection and greater dimensional stability than ABS or fiberglass. This cab features door and rear panel sliders that are made of Impact Modified Acrylic to allow airflow and access from the cab.Available in black, cab components – base frame, roof, windshield, doors, and rear panel – can be purchased as a complete cab or cab without doors. US and Foreign patents pending.

Curtis Industries, LLC has specialized in design, manufacture and distribution of quality vehicle enclosures, plow systems and accessories for golf cars, utility vehicles and compact tractors for over 40 years. Decades of experience and innovation has made Curtis the leader in the industry for aftermarket cab systems in the country. Curtis cabs offer excellent fit-and-finish, superb styling and overall reliable functionality which are second to none. The company is also a significant OEM supplier to top manufacturers of tractors and utility vehicles providing cab enclosures and snowplow systems. The company operates from a 150,000 sq. ft. modern manufacturing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. For more information on Curtis products visit www.curtiscab.com or call 800-343-7676.

aFe Releases Their New Air Intake System the Polaris RANGER

aFe Releases Their New Air Intake System for the 2005-09 Polaris Ranger with the 700cc Engine

Corona, Ca…advanced FLOW engineering (aFe), an industry leader in performance cold air intakes, filters and exhaust systems is pleased to announce the release of their cold air intake system for the 2005-09 Polaris Ranger XP, 2008-09 Ranger Crew and 2009 Ranger HD with the 700cc motor part number 85-10024.
Part number 85-10024 is a complete intake system. The kit comes with a huge 5.5” Pro-Guard 7 main filter within the one-piece, 16-gauge powder coated intake box to capture all contaminates before entering the motor. As an added value, this kit also comes with an aFe pre-filter to capture any large debris before it gets to the filter, a Pro Dry S replacement filter and a restore kit to clean and re-oil the filter is also included with this system.

In recent testing, part number 85-10024 produced 50% more airflow over the factory intake systemproducing increased performance and improved throttle response. Part Number 85-10024 has an MSRP of $299.00 and is available in stores now.

For more information on this or any other aFe product, please visit our website at www.aFepower.com or contact our technical service department at 951-493-7155.

High Lifter Polaris RANGER Fender Kit Eliminates Tire Rubbing

Tire and fender rubbing is a thing of the past with the new High Lifter Fender Kit for
Polaris. This exciting new development allows you to finally put the big mud tires on
your bike - with or without a lift kit. The specially designed molding is completely
inconspicuous and will not interfere with foot space inside the vehicle. Constructed of the same plastic found in stock vehicles, this fender kit has molded reinforcements for increased durability.

The new High Lifter Fender Kit allows and bigger tires! Your Polaris Ranger to comfortably
equip 29.5x10x12 tire without a lift.

About High Lifter Products:
High Lifter Products, Inc. is a leader in the development and marketing of unique, after-market accessories for utility and 4-wheel drive ATVs.
Headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana High Lifter operates a 27,700 square foot facility featuring a retail showroom, warehouse, and performance shop.
High Lifter has earned a reputation for quality products and collaboration with OEMs that has significantly enhanced utility and performance for its customers .

High Lifter can be found on the internet at: www.highlifter.com

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Modular Rapid-Convertible System (RCS) for Polaris Ranger

Modular Rapid-Convertible System (RCS) for Polaris Ranger Provides Maximum Flexibility

Worcester, MA. April 27, 2009 - Curtis Industries, LLC has introduced a new, revolutionary, modular cab system for the 2009 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle available early June. This system allows rapid transformation from a fully enclosed cab to an open-air ride in only 60 seconds. The Curtis Rapid-Convertible System (RCS) allows the user to choose one or all components for maximum flexibility as the weather changes.A simple ROPS base frame with cab receiver mounts provides safety and easy installation of the modular components. Initial installation time is approximately 2 hours, half the time as other cab systems! The roof, windshield and rear panel feature a unique, quick-release pin to slot connection and a heavy duty quick release latch. The strong but lightweight hard-coated polycarbonate Quantum coated windshield quickly vents for varying temperatures and is designed and tested for full speed travel with the windshield open or closed. An optional wiper kit is also available. Cab panels are designed using advanced technology and materials. The Rapid-Convertible System uses thermoformed TPO material (not ABS plastic or fiberglass) for all body panels. TPO offers superior low-temp impact resistance, higher heat-deflection and greater dimensional stability than ABS or fiberglass. This cab features door and rear panel sliders that are made of Impact Modified Acrylic to allow airflow and access from the cab.Available in black, cab components – base frame, roof, windshield, doors, and rear panel – can be purchased separately or as a complete cab. US and Foreign patents pending.
Curtis Industries, LLC has specialized in design, manufacture and distribution of quality vehicle enclosures, plow systems and accessories for golf cars, utility vehicles and compact tractors for over 40 years. Decades of experience and innovation has made Curtis the leader in the industry for aftermarket cab systems in the country. Curtis cabs offer excellent fit-and-finish, superb styling and overall reliable functionality which are second to none. The company is also a significant OEM supplier to top manufacturers of tractors and utility vehicles providing cab enclosures and snowplow systems. The company operates from a 150,000 sq. ft. modern manufacturing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. For more information on Curtis products visit www.curtiscab.com or call 800-343-7676.


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JL Audio Polaris Ranger Stealthbox

For the '04 - '08 Polaris Ranger

The Polaris Ranger® is one of the hottest all terrain utility vehicles designed for work and play and owners know that their side-by-side is capable of some pretty impressive off-road feats, but one major short-coming is its lack of a serious stereo system.

JL Audio's answer to this problem is a 3-piece Stealthbox® design, as rugged as the Ranger itself. The system employs a pair of JL Audio's legendary 7.7-inch marine-grade coaxials, plus a 10-inch JL Audio marine subwoofer. The kick-panels and the sealed subwoofer enclosure are constructed of 100% fiberglass and texture-coated for maximum durability and to integrate with your Ranger's design. Add a source unit (which could be as simple as an iPod® or your favorite MP3 player) and a four-channel amplifier, and your Ranger will become the ultimate adventure machine. The JL Audio Polaris Ranger Stealthbox contains one M10W5-SG-TB subwoofer in a sealed enclosure with 250 watt power handling and wired for 4 ohm mono and one pair of M770-CCX-CG-TB Marine Coaxial speakers, each in a separate kick-panel designed to handle 150 watts per channel a final impedance of 4 ohms per channel. A JL Audio four channel amplifier, bridged to three channel mode is recommended to power the system. JL Audio currently makes more than 111 Stealthbox subwoofer systems to fit a variety of popular automobiles, trucks, and SUVs.

More details: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_stealthbox_detail.php?fit_id=1612

Available now - Suggested Retail Pricing: $1299.95

About JL Audio

Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, JL Audio has been manufacturing high-quality audio solutions for discriminating listeners in the mobile audio marketplace for nearly two decades.

For more information, check out the JL Audio website at: www.jlaudio.com

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Modular Rapid-Convertible System (RCS) for Polaris Ranger

Modular Rapid-Convertible System (RCS) for Polaris Ranger Provides Maximum Flexibility

Worcester, MA. March 27, 2009 - Curtis Industries, LLC has introduced a new, revolutionary, modular cab system for the 2009 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle available early June. This system allows rapid transformation from a fully enclosed cab to an open-air ride in only 60 seconds. The Curtis Rapid-Convertible System (RCS) allows the user to choose one or all components for maximum flexibility as the weather changes. A simple ROPS base frame with cab receiver mounts provides safety and easy installation of the modular components. Initial installation time is approximately 2 hours, half the time as other cab systems! The roof, windshield and rear panel feature a unique, quick-release pin to slot connection and a heavy duty quick release latch. The strong but lightweight hard-coated polycarbonate Quantum coated windshield quickly vents for varying temperatures and is designed and tested for full speed travel with the windshield open or closed. An optional wiper kit is also available. Cab panels are designed using advanced technology and materials. The Rapid-Convertible System uses thermoformed TPO material (not ABS plastic or fiberglass) for all body panels. TPO offers superior low-temp impact resistance, higher heat-deflection and greater dimensional stability than ABS or fiberglass. This cab features door and rear panel sliders that are made of Impact Modified Acrylic to allow airflow and access from the cab.Available in black, cab components – base frame, roof, windshield, doors, and rear panel – can be purchased separately or as a complete cab. US and Foreign patents pending.

Curtis Industries, LLC has specialized in design, manufacture and distribution of quality vehicle enclosures, plow systems and accessories for golf cars, utility vehicles and compact tractors for over 40 years. Decades of experience and innovation has made Curtis the leader in the industry for aftermarket cab systems in the country. Curtis cabs offer excellent fit-and-finish, superb styling and overall reliable functionality which are second to none. The company is also a significant OEM supplier to top manufacturers of tractors and utility vehicles providing cab enclosures and snowplow systems. The company operates from a 150,000 sq. ft. modern manufacturing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts. For more information on Curtis products visit www.curtiscab.com or call 800-343-7676.

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Polaris Announces Limited Edition Side-by-Sides

Polaris Industries today announced the company’s limited edition Side-by-Side offerings for Spring, 2009.





2009 RANGER XP LE-Sunset Red
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Sunset Red painted hood, dash and glove box
· Custom cut & sew stitched Red and Black seats
· Custom decal package
· Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· 12-inch Black Crusher Rims with PXT tires.

The MSRP (US) is $11,399, and the MSRP (Canada) is $13,899. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2009 RANGER XP LE-Sandstone Metallic
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Sandstone Metallic painted hood, dash and glove box
· Custom cut & sew stitched Sandstone and Black seats
· Custom box decals
· Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· 12-inch Black Crusher Rims with PXT tires.

The MSRP (US) is $11,399, and the MSRP (Canada) is $13,899. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2009 RANGER XP LE-Stealth Black Browning
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Stealth Black painted hood, dash and glove box
· Custom cut & sew Browning seats with buck mark
· Custom Browning decal package
· Factory-installed 4,000 lb. Warn winch
· Dual Lock & Ride gun scabbards
· 12-inch Crusher Rims with PXT tires

The MSRP (US) is $12,499, and the MSRP (Canada) is $15,249. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships now.


2009 RANGER CREW LE-Sunset Red
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Sunset Red painted hood, dash and glove box
· Custom cut & sew stitched Red and Black deluxe seats with Silver accents
· Custom hood stripes and box decals
· Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· 12-inch Black Crusher Rims with PXT tires.

The MSRP (US) is $12,299, and the MSRP (Canada) is $14,999. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2009 RANGER RZR LE-Sunset Red
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Sunset Red painted hood, dash and box panels
· Custom cut & sew stitched Black and Charcoal Carbon deluxe seats
· Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· 12-inch Black Crusher Rims with Maxxis tires.

The MSRP (US) is $11,399, and the MSRP (Canada) is $14,259. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2009 RANGER RZR LE-Stealth Black
Additional features on the limited edition model include:
· Stealth Black painted hood, dash and box panels
· Custom cut & sew stitched Black and Charcoal deluxe seats
· Custom decal package
· Silver painted front and rear suspension springs
· 12-inch Black Crusher Rims with Maxxis tires.

The MSRP (US) is $11,399, and the MSRP (Canada) is $14,259. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

2009 RANGER RZR and RANGER RZR 170-Passion Pink & Pink Power
Get that special lady in your life her very own pink RANGER RZR! Additional features on the RANGER RZR limited edition model include:
· Passion Pink painted hood, dash and box panels
· Custom cut & sew stitched Pink and Charcoal Carbon deluxe seats
· Custom decal package
· White painted front and rear suspension springs
· 12-inch Black Crusher Rims with Maxxis tires.

The MSRP (US) is $11,399, and the MSRP (Canada) is $14,259. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships now.

Designed to look just like the RANGER RZR, the RANGER RZR 170 comes with several standard safety features including safety whip flag, two helmets and side nets. The recommended minimum age to operate the RANGER RZR 170 is 12 years. Additional features on the RANGER RZR 170 limited edition model include:
· Pink Power bodywork
· Limited-edition graphics
· Special Pink Power upholstery
· Silver painted wheels

The MSRP (US) is $3,999, and the MSRP (Canada) is $4,499. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships in late Spring, 2009.

Features and Specifications:

• Polaris Ranger
• Polaris Crew
• Polaris RZR
• Polaris RZR 170

About Polaris
With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser and touring marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com

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Polaris Ranger used in Botched Attempt to Smuggle Drugs

Monday, December 22, 2008
Yuma, Ariz. - Yuma Sector agents arrested drug smugglers posing as off-road enthusiasts, Sunday afternoon.About 3 p.m., Border Patrol agents patrolling the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area noticed two individuals on the Mexican side of the international boundary fence scouting out the immediate area. Later agents observed a Polaris Ranger off-road vehicle, on the U.S. side of the fence, drive to meet up with the two scouts. The scouts threw four bundles of marijuana over the fence to the driver of the vehicle; the driver placed the bundles into the back of the Polaris Ranger.

Agents maintained constant surveillance of the vehicle as it drove north to the Midway Campground and stopped at a motor home parked at the campsite. The driver exited the vehicle, entered the motor home briefly, then exited and resumed driving the Polaris Ranger – at this point Border Patrol agents stopped the driver, arrested him and seized the marijuana.
Border Patrol agents and a detection K-9 searched the motor home for other illicit narcotics but were unable to locate any. Agents discovered a male and female occupant with extensive criminal history involving narcotics in the motor home; Jonathan Berry and Jeannine Landreneaux. Landreneaux’s records checks also revealed an active warrant for her arrest for narcotics originating from California.The driver of the vehicle, Russell Carter, also had extensive criminal history involving narcotics.The marijuana weighed 93 pounds with an estimated value of $74,000 and was turned over to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. Carter and Landreneaux were taken into custody by ICSO. The Polaris Ranger was seized by ICSO.The general public is reminded to observe a 100-foot enforcement zone from the international boundary fence in order to avoid hazardous and sometimes violent illegal cross-border activity, and to allow to Border Patrol to conduct operations within the area.U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Border Fence near the Imperial Sand Dunes

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Paramedics prepped for off-road response with Polaris Ranger

Paramedics prepped for off-road response

MATTHEW GAUK The Prince Albert Daily Herald

A tracked, enclosed Polaris Ranger painted Parkland Ambulance black and white is "badass," according to one paramedic.
"It can go through a lot more than I though it could," said Curtis Rhinas, a new primary care paramedic at Parkland who took the off-road beast for a rumbling, snow-spitting spin around an empty field behind Parkland's 13th Street East detachment on Friday.
The all-terrain vehicle was purchased with sponsor support in May. Over summer, it was used three or four times at busy public events and for sending help to hard-to-reach locations.
A girl riding her bike at Little Red River Park this summer injured herself and needed to be taken out, but there was no way they could get an ambulance down the trail she was on, Parkland Ambulance spokesman Lyle Karasiuk explained. The Ranger was "perfect" for the job and got her out to the road.
"The staff are very excited about it, it's very useful for them ... if you try to do a rescue on a snow-machine, you can't sit with the patient and talk with them and reassure them, and if something changes in their condition and they start vomiting you wouldn't even know it," he said, adding that the enclosure will keep patients relatively warm during the ride.
Some of the Ranger's uses could include picking up injured skiers and snowmobilers or rescuing stranded hunters.

Read the full story at: Paramedics prepped for off-road response


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UTVGuide.net celebrates its first year on the net with the year in review

As 2008 comes to a close, UTVGuide.net celebrates a successful first year on the internet. Created in December 2007 as an off-shoot from DuneGuide.com, UTVGuide.net is now visited by nearly 50,000 visitors each month. “The UTV market segment is a very exciting place to be,” remarked Jon Crowley, owner of UTVGuide.net. “The sport UTV market took off five years ago with the introduction of the Yamaha Rhino, and new models and manufacturers are hitting dealer showrooms at an incredible pace.”

Just a few of the exciting things that happened in the UTV market during the last year include: Kawasaki’s introduction of the 2008 Teryx and 2009 Teryx Sport; Polaris was first to the market with factory long travel on their RZR S; and Arctic Cat set the bar high for power hungry sport users with their new Prowler 1000 XTZ.

UTVGuide.net was thrilled to be invited to the 2009 Arctic Cat 1000 XTZ press intro and the 2009 Kawasaki Teryx Sport press intro during 2008, and we look forward to participating in many more UTV model intros next year.

Highlights for the year at UTVGuide.net include being chosen as a test driver for Side x Side Action Magazine’s 1st UTV Shootout, and their Kawasaki Battle of the Builders. And few incredible UTV trips rounded out 2008. In May, we traveled south of the border to Baja with Off-Road Warehouse and Side x Side Action Magazine for the 1st Annual Mexico UTV run. And in October we made a trip to the Grand Canyon that won’t soon be forgotten with Side x Side Outfitterz.

Our UTV stable includes two project vehicles, a 2008 Polaris RZR and a 2008 Kawasaki Teryx. Both UTVs have been extensively featured in Side x Side Action Magazine and we are blessed to work with so many great companies that helped us on the projects. Over the next month, the number of UTVs in our stable will more than double with a new Kawasaki Teryx that we are building up for the King of the Hammers UTV Competition, a long term demo of a Polaris RZR S, and a demo unit of the new 2009 Polaris Ranger HD.

2008 has been a great year for us. As we look forward to the next year, we’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope that everyone has a successful 2009.

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RANGER RZR Captures SCORE Championship for Fourth Series Championship this Year

RANGER RZR Captures SCORE Championship for Fourth Series Championship this Year
RANGER RZR wins championships with SCORE, BITD, GNCC and WORCS for 2008

Minneapolis, December 11, 2008 –Mark Lindsay and his RANGER RZR captured the SCORE “UTV Sportsman” championship leading the class with 204 points, 40 points ahead of the second-place finisher. The championship is the fourth for the RANGER RZR in 2008.

“Polaris is extremely happy with the success of the RANGER RZR during the 2008 racing season and we congratulate Lindsay on his championship,“ said Craig Scanlon, product line sales manager for the Polaris Side x Side Division. “The RANGER RZR continues to show its versatility and endurance in Side-by-Side racing and with the addition of the RANGER RZR S, we look forward to a successful 2009.”

Earlier this season, Lindsay made history in SCORE racing by being the first Side-by-Side to finish the Baja 500. His four-man team including himself and Phil Holdsworth as drivers, and Jason Spiess and Derek Tungmala as navigators, finished third in the Baja 1000 despite a couple accidents and challenges. The finish made Polaris Side-by-Sides the only vehicles to finish the Baja 250, 500 and 1,000; with a RANGER RZR finishing the 500 and 1000 this year, and Matt Parks’ 2007 history-making finish of the Baja 250 in a Polaris RANGER XP.

“The vehicle handled the silt, rocks, whoops and sand like a dream,” said Mark Lindsay. “Being the only Side-by-Side brand to finish the various SCORE races proves Polaris vehicles are more rugged than any other Side-by-Side.”

Lindsay’s team was sponsored by Afraidium Racing, FST, BS Sand Seats, Maier MFG, Maxxis, Iron City Polaris, King Shocks, ATVonics, TireBalls, DriFire Clothing, RE/MAX Lindsay Group, HMF Exhaust, Clif Bar, OMF and Vision X.

Lindsay’s SCORE championship is the fourth for the RANGER RZR in 2008. Jagged X and their No. 1919 RANGER RZR took their second Best in the Desert Points Championship in 2008 starting the season with two second-places and ending it with a dominating five consecutive firsts. Multi-time Pro and Pro Production GNCC Winner, William Yokley raced the Polaris RANGER RZR in GNCC’s ”UTV Open Modified” class and went undefeated taking the GNCC UTV Championship. And, Polaris/Lone Star/Eichner Racing’s Doug Eichner captured the top spot for the WORCS Side-by-Side title on his RANGER RZR with six podium finishes.

About Polaris
With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use. Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

Long Travel Kit for the 2009 Polaris Ranger from FST

Long Travel Kit for the 2009 Polaris Ranger from FST Motorsports

This is a +6" long travel kit for the 2009 Polaris Ranger. The kit includes dual rate King shocks and upper shock relocation brackets front and rear.

FST Motortsports

WEBSITE: www.fstmotorsports.com

PHONE: (602) 484-8977