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53RD SCORE BAJA 1000 The 53rd SCORE Baja 1000 saw 170 teams take the start at a new start/finish/tech compound on the Ensenada outskirts due to COVID-19 concerns, and 43 UTVs took the green flag on Friday morning to tackle the 899.7-mile grueling race. There were 23 Turbo Pros, 10 Pro Normally Aspirated 1000s, five Pro Stocks and five Pro Unlimited UTVs, and they had 40 hours to complete the race. It took Wes Miller a little over 26 hours to take the UTV overall and 34th overall at the 53rd SCORE Baja 1000 in his…

2021 FOUR-SEAT SPORT UTVs Want to take the whole family on a ride in a high-performance UTV? 2021 Four-seat sport UTVs are made for it. UTV Action's Buyer's Guide for 60-, 64- and 72-inch-wide four-seaters includes machinefamils with the ultimate in UTV power, suspension and technology. There are also many price and performance levels to choose from in the four-seat sport category, so we put all the facts together so you can find the best machine for how and where you drive. CAN-AM CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 MAX X RS TURBO…

2021 TWO-AND THREE-SEAT RECREATION UTVs 2021 two-and three-seat Recreation UTVs range from sport-utility machines with sport UTV-like power and suspension, like Yamaha’s new RMAX2 1000s and Polaris Generals to utility-focused models like Kawasaki’s Pro-series Mules. They’re all able to take you and heavy loads of cargo or gear on challenging trails. We gathered the key information on the two- and three-seat machines in this category and put it at your fingertips. *Currently available 2020 model ARCTIC CAT PROWLER…

Polaris, the leader in off-road vehicle innovation, has taken its most powerful and versatile RZR to a new level with two RZR Pro XP Rockford Fosgate® Limited Edition machines. These vehicles offer an unmatched audio experience providing the ultimate soundtrack to outdoor adventures at every level with both a Sport and Ultimate model, and available in two-seat and four-seat configurations. The Sport model delivers premium Stage 1 audio at a significant value, while the RZR Pro XP Ultimate Rockford Fosgate® LE features…

All-new full-size RANGER will be the first electric vehicle released in collaboration with ZERO Motorcycles, driving leadership in Powersports electrification and progressing Polaris’ rEV’d up strategy The vehicle will launch in late December; targeting delivery to dealers in early 2022 Today Polaris unveiled plans to debut an all-new 2022 electric RANGER utility side-by-side in late December 2021, advancing the Company’s strategic rEV’d up electrification strategy. This full-size RANGER is the first electric…

RZR TURBO S ON “JAY LENO’S GARAGE”! Comedian and former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno features a wide variety of interesting vehicles on his “Jay Leno’s Garage” TV show. He got his hands on something really exciting on a recent episode, and featured a Polaris RZR Turbo S on "Jay Leno's Garage"! In a segment about people who have fun at work, he rode with stunt driver Jolene Van Vugt and then turned Van Vugt loose in the RZR for some hot laps on a motocross track. The 72-inch wide, 168 horsepower RZR Turbo S is Polaris’…

LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD RACING SERIES With the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) finally starting at California’s Glen Helen Raceway, the Production Turbos started 2020 like they ended the 2019 points season—with Can-Am’s Corry Weller leading Polaris pilots Ronnie Anderson and Chance Haugen the entire race. In fact, twice-defending champ Weller was top qualifier in both rounds opening weekend, as she won Sunday’s main ahead of Anderson and Robert VanBeekum (Pol) and scored maximum points. VanBeekum had his radiator clog…

By Tim “Lumpy” Tolleson

This week, Polaris announced that Chairman and CEO Scott Wine will leave the company to assume the CEO role at CNH Industrial builders of Case and New Holland equipment.  Wine will remain in his current role at Polaris through the end of the year as the board executes its succession plans. Transition plans will be announced at a later date. “For the last 12 years, I have had the extraordinary honor of leading the best team in powersports, and it is incredibly rewarding to reflect on all that we have accomplished…

Polaris Off Road to Stream Exclusive Performance on December 27th to Raise Money for Camp Southern Ground’s Veterans Programs

POLARIS RZR PRO XP RACECAR Polaris recently revealed the Polaris RZR Pro XP racecar that its three factory team drivers will race in their conquest of the SSV class at the 2021 Dakar Rally—one of the world’s most grueling and historic desert races. Utilizing the industry-leading RZR Pro XP platform, the proven RZR Factory Racing team is well-armed to battle the unrelenting terrain of Dakar and demonstrate their racing prowess in Polaris’ first trip to the Dakar Rally. “We are committed to pushing our innovation and…

RZR XP 1000 VS. GENERAL It’s no secret that Polaris has the most complete line of off-road vehicles, especially in the SxS category. From the original Ranger and RZR to the growing line of Generals, the choices are almost overwhelming. Although the Ranger is a dedicated workhorse, it is no slouch on the trails; however, its bench-seating position, steering laziness and looks do relegate it to work-first, play-some-later status. The RZR and General, on the other hand, are built for spirited rides down the trail. Figuring…

In possibly a punch back to Yamaha’s RMAX 1000, the leader in off-road vehicle sales, today introduced the new 2021 Polaris General XP 1000 Factory Custom Edition. Available in two- and four-seat models, the limited-release Factory Custom Edition adds more style, capability and tech for riders looking to take their off-road adventure to another level. The 2021 Polaris General XP 1000 Factory Custom Edition will begin arriving in dealerships late October with U.S. MSRP starting at $25,999 for the two-seat model and…

The RZR Dakar team will be comprised of three BAJA champions including, Wayne Matlock, Kristen Matlock, and Craig Scanlon, competing January 3, 2021 through January 15, 2021 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. “The Dakar Rally is a global platform that embodies the spirit of adventure and pioneering for off-road racing and elevates it to an entirely different level. It’s an honor to take part in such a historic event,” said Steven Menneto, President of Polaris Off Road. “The revolutionary innovations featured in our 2021 RZR Pro…

In a move to align to bring more electric off-road vehicles and snowmobiles to market as soon as late 2021, Polaris has announced a 10-year partnership with Zero Electric Motorcycles. As a part of the companies rEV’d up initiative, this is a long-term strategy to position themselves as the leader in powersports electrification. Building on Polaris’ past experience in electric, rEV’d up will accelerate Polaris’ positioning within the industry by launching a new electric option to customers across each of its core business…

MOOSE POLARIS RZR DOORS Moose Polaris RZR Doors utilize the stock door frame and are made of durable stealth black polypropylene. The polypropylene doors save weight and ensure strength and durability. These doors feature high-performance custom styling with rear-facing air vents to prevent tire mudslinging into the cab. All hardware and instructions are included for an easy install. These doors are made in the USA and are sure to make you stand out from the crowd. Your local dealer and www.mooseracing.com have them. The…