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Polaris , located among some prime snowmobile territory in Medina, MN, began as a manufacturer of snow machines way back in 1954.
Polaris reports big first quarter numbers
Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minn. reports that its sales increased by 22% to US$388.7 million in the first quarter of 2008.
April 16, 2008
Tough test for 2009 Polaris 800 Assault RMK
Polaris’ brand new 2009 800 Assault RMK snowmobile will be put to the ultimate test as it will be featured in the next batch of extreme back-country videos from Slednecks.
April 01, 2008
Van Strydonk making waves in oval racing
He might be young, but snowmobile racer Nick Van Strydonk is already making a big name for himself on the oval racing circuit.
April 01, 2008
Ross Martin named WPSA Pro Racer of the Year
Polaris’ Ross Martin has won the World PowerSports Accociation (WPSA) Pro Racer of the Year Award.
March 24, 2008
Snow Shoot 2009
Grand Lake, Colo. is a snowmobiler’s playground, so when the industry’s manufacturers invite you to Snow Shoot to preview next year’s line...
March 20, 2008
Polaris' Martin wins Pro Open
What started out looking like a long, painful weekend for Ross Martin at the Ski-Doo Grand Prix de Valcourt ended up with him on top of the podium.
February 20, 2008
Polaris history and heroes
As Polaris chief executive Tom Tiller prepares to step down after 10 years of leading the powersports company, it brings to mind a previous Polaris CEO, Allan Hetteen.
January 30, 2008
Bassett's Blog: A midwest travelogue
For the past couple of weeks, we've been out and about chatting with snowmobile industry types and checking out new models and concepts for the future. But we've also been introduced (reintroduced in some cases) to some very nice snowmobiling, complete with interesting pit stops.
January 30, 2008
Polaris CEO stepping down
Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minn. is looking for a new chief executive officer.
January 16, 2008
Polaris sled approved for Yellowstone
Polaris’ 2008 FS IQ Touring snowmobile has been certified by the US Department of the Interior as having Best Available Technology (BAT), which means it is approved for use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
January 08, 2008
Bassett's Blog: Everyone's the best rider
Every snowmobiler—to one degree or another—feels that he is the best snowmobiler ever. Ahh, c’mon, you know it’s true. Do you really hit the trails thinking: ‘Gosh, I’m the worst rider in the group’? Not bloody likely!
January 02, 2008
Snow matters!
All the analysis in the world can be conducted on the state of the snowmobile world and what means success or failure. But it’s pretty safe to say that any analyst who underestimates the effect weather has on our sport should never be taken seriously.
December 20, 2007
Bassett's Blog: Attracting new riders
Scrolling over the official International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association’s (ISMA) website leaves me a bit confused. There’s no big dispute with the data found there. It just seems to me that if the Big Four snowmobile makers—Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha—are on the same statistical page as ISMA, then the promotion of our sport should be a little different?
December 14, 2007
Polaris puts Snocross fans in hot seats
Polaris’ Hot Seats Ranger promotion will give some snocross fans an unprecedented view of the action at World Powersports Association (WPSA) snocross events.
December 14, 2007
Polaris giving back
Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minn. is giving something back to the sport of snowmobiling.
December 06, 2007
A Hall of Fame volunteer
Elmer Cone of Bovey, Minn. founded the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (ISHOF) with one purpose in mind—to honor the men and women who help make snowmobiling such a great winter activity.
December 06, 2007
Factories provide contingencies
A big winner in various racing venues last season, Polaris enters the new racing season with a new sled and engine combination to capitalize on new rules and regulations. Gone is the 440cc category.
November 28, 2007
Polaris recalls sleds due to fire hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina Minn. has recalled about 28,000 snowmobiles due to a problem with the fuel tank that poses a fire hazard.
November 15, 2007
Polaris Reports Strong Quarterly Results
Polaris Industries Inc. has reported stronger than expected third-quarter results in 2007, with sales up 11 per cent. Sales for the Medina, MN-based company reached a record high of US$544 million in the third...
October 17, 2007
Martin Recommits to Polaris Racing Team
Defending WPSA National Pro Open snocross champion Ross Martin will be riding a Polaris for the foreseeable future. Martin’s team, Judnick Motorsports, has signed a three-year contract extension...
October 17, 2007
Polaris inducts five into Hall of Fame
Polaris Industries Inc. has inducted retired, long-time employees Chuck Baxter and Mary Zins into the Polaris Hall of Fame, and has also conferred...
October 09, 2007
Polaris Cuts Staff Makes Changes
Due to lower sales than anticipated in three areas—ATVs, international and snowmobiles—Polaris has announced that it will lay off up to...
November 14, 2006
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