Polaris , located among some prime snowmobile territory in Medina, MN, began as a manufacturer of snow machines way back in 1954.
Darin Gould hired by Polaris as race coordinator
Polaris has hired champion hillclimber Darin Gould as race coordinator for the hillclimb program by Polaris Racing Manager Tom Rager, Sr.
October 09, 2009
Star Performance joining ISOC national snocross tour
Star Performance is returning to national snocross competition for the upcoming racing season. After a one-year hiatus, Star Performance has teamed with Polaris Industries to contest the 2010 ISOC national snocross tour.
August 18, 2009
Polaris recalls 2009 Assault snowmobiles
Polaris Industries Inc., in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall for 2009 Polaris Assault model snowmobiles.
July 06, 2009
Engine block heaters on Polaris sleds recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Polaris Industries Inc., has recalled 2009 Polaris WideTrak snowmobiles with engine block and battery heaters.
May 20, 2009
Polaris sales drop in first quarter
Polaris snowmobile sales during the first quarter 2009 fell 13 percent compared to the first quarter 2008.
April 17, 2009
Polaris recalls 7,200 snowmobiles
Polaris Industries Inc. in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 7,200 snowmobiles because of a potential fire hazard.
April 17, 2009
Paul Thacker jumps 300 feet on a snowmobile
Paul Thacker has achieved a long-time dream by jumping a snowmobile more than 300 feet through the air and landing safely at Minnesota’s Brainerd International Raceway on March 26.
March 30, 2009
Polaris plans second snowmobile Assault Camp
After a high-flying inaugural “Assault Camp,” Polaris is making plans for its second annual backcountry snowmobiling event
March 30, 2009
Gulla, Crapo win in New York
With snocross superstar Tucker Hibbert out of the picture and focusing on motocross, TJ Gulla and Shaun Crapo each picked up a Pro class win.
February 17, 2009
Polaris announces workforce reduction
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced a reduction in its workforce to respond to weakening retail demand in a difficult 2009 economic outlook.
January 23, 2009
Polaris' Davidson third at Red Lake I-500
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, which was run Jan. 16-18 near Thief River Falls, Minn.
January 22, 2009
Polaris freestylers heading to Alberta
Polaris is teaming up with the Whitecourt (Alberta) Trailblazers Snowmobile Club to present the high-flying action of the Polaris Pro Freestyle Snowmobile Air-Offs featuring X-Games freestyle athletes.
December 12, 2008
Polaris offers free pit passes for ISOC races
Polaris is helping snocross fans get close to their favorite racers by offering a limited number of free passes into the pit area at AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series (ACSS) races.
November 17, 2008
Polaris sleds on the big screen
Polaris snowmobiles have gone Hollywood. Slednecks, the extreme snowmobile video company, appear on Polaris sleds in the new action movie, “Babylon A.D.” starring Vin Diesel
September 03, 2008
Interview: Polaris Racing's Tom Rager, Sr.
Tom Rager Sr., snowmobile racing’s most gifted turn-around specialist, is quick to give credit to others on his team. But, as Snowmobile.com contributing writer Paul Johnson learned, Rager likes “taking something that wasn’t very good and turning it into something special.”
September 02, 2008
Ross Martin championship sled up for raffle
If you’ve ever wanted to own the same high-powered sled as a top pro snocross racer, Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minn. is giving you the chance.
August 25, 2008
Polaris endorses ISOC race circuit
Management of the Polaris Snowmobile division and the Polaris racing program have officially endorsed the International Series of Champions (ISOC) race circuit for the upcoming race season.
August 21, 2008
Polaris names new CEO
Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minn. has named Scott W. Wine chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2008. Wine will succeed outgoing CEO Thomas C. Tiller, who will continue to serve as a member of the company’s board of directors.
August 05, 2008
Polaris recalls three snowmobiles
Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minn., in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has recalled about 1,360 snowmobiles.
July 16, 2008
Polaris snowmobile sales on the rise
Polaris Industries Inc. of Median, Minn. reported record sales for the second quarter of 2008, including an impressive increase in snowmobile sales.
July 15, 2008
2008 Polaris Shareholders Meeting
Despite threatening economics and soaring fuel prices, Polaris’ 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting was upbeat and looking to the future.
May 20, 2008
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Polaris giving back
Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minn. is giving something back to the sport of snowmobiling.
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
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 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
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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Darin Gould hired by Polaris as race coordinator
Polaris has hired champion hillclimber Darin Gould as race coordinator for the hillclimb program by Polaris Racing Manager Tom Rager, Sr.
October 09, 2009
Star Performance joining ISOC national snocross tour
Star Performance is returning to national snocross competition for the upcoming racing season. After a one-year hiatus, Star Performance has teamed with Polaris Industries to contest the 2010 ISOC national snocross tour.
August 18, 2009
Polaris recalls 2009 Assault snowmobiles
Polaris Industries Inc., in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall for 2009 Polaris Assault model snowmobiles.
July 06, 2009
Engine block heaters on Polaris sleds recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Polaris Industries Inc., has recalled 2009 Polaris WideTrak snowmobiles with engine block and battery heaters.
May 20, 2009
Polaris sales drop in first quarter
Polaris snowmobile sales during the first quarter 2009 fell 13 percent compared to the first quarter 2008.
April 17, 2009
Polaris recalls 7,200 snowmobiles
Polaris Industries Inc. in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 7,200 snowmobiles because of a potential fire hazard.
April 17, 2009
Paul Thacker jumps 300 feet on a snowmobile
Paul Thacker has achieved a long-time dream by jumping a snowmobile more than 300 feet through the air and landing safely at Minnesota’s Brainerd International Raceway on March 26.
March 30, 2009
Polaris plans second snowmobile Assault Camp
After a high-flying inaugural “Assault Camp,” Polaris is making plans for its second annual backcountry snowmobiling event
March 30, 2009
Gulla, Crapo win in New York
With snocross superstar Tucker Hibbert out of the picture and focusing on motocross, TJ Gulla and Shaun Crapo each picked up a Pro class win.
February 17, 2009
Polaris announces workforce reduction
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced a reduction in its workforce to respond to weakening retail demand in a difficult 2009 economic outlook.
January 23, 2009
Polaris' Davidson third at Red Lake I-500
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, which was run Jan. 16-18 near Thief River Falls, Minn.
January 22, 2009
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