Polaris , located among some prime snowmobile territory in Medina, MN, began as a manufacturer of snow machines way back in 1954.
Hibbert, Martin Split Pro Snocross Wins In North Dakota
Tucker Hibbert got off to a great start at Buffalo River Race Park in North Dakota, winning Friday's Pro Open by almost 20 seconds. He ran into some trouble on Saturday, opening the door for Ross Martin to take the checkers.
March 11, 2013
Hibbert, Martin Split Pro Wins At Deadwood Snocross
After a wild weekend at South Dakota's Days of '76 Rodeo Grounds, Ross Martin and the rest of the top AMSOIL Championship Snocross Pro racers showed Tucker Hibbert the championship is far from decided.
February 04, 2013
Polaris Acquires KLIM Technical Riding Gear
Looking to beef up its apparel market share, Polaris acquired Teton Outfitters, LLC, which designs, develops and distributes KLIM Technical Riding Gear.
December 06, 2012
Ross Martin Wins $10,000 AMSOIL Dominator
When it comes to one-on-one bracket snocross racing, nobody is better than Ross Martin. The Polaris rider fought his way through a field of 16 challengers to win his second straight AMSOIL Dominator at the Duluth National.
November 26, 2012
Tremblay Secures ACSS Pro Snocross Championship
Though Mother Nature made for some trying times, the 2011-12 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series put on a thrilling final stretch with four straight weeks of bar-to-bar racing to end the season.
March 19, 2012
Malinoski, Martin earn Pro wins at Eastern Snocross National
After a three-week delay, the green flag finally dropped on Friday for the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series’ running of the Vision Kia Eastern National at Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack.
February 27, 2012
Polaris posts record sales in 2011
Apparently nobody told Polaris about the global economic crisis. While much of the powersports industry has been reeling, Polaris keeps chugging along with record sales quarter after quarter and year after year. 2011 was certainly no different.
January 25, 2012
Polaris to sponsor Iron Dog Ambassador team
For a second straight year, Polaris will sponsor a team of Iron Dog Ambassadors who will ride the route of the legendary Iron Dog snowmobile race across Alaska to promote the race and thank volunteers for their help with the event.
December 12, 2011
Hibbert, Martin split Pro wins at ACSS Blackjack National
Though the opening weekend of the 2011-12 ISOC AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series did not go Tucker Hibbert’s way, it was only a matter of time before the Arctic Cat pilot tasted victory this season.
December 12, 2011
Martin, Malinoski earn Pro wins in ACCS snocross opener
The 2011-12 ISOC/AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series is just one weekend old, but already things look quite different than a year ago. Instead of Arctic Cat’s Tucker Hibbert running roughshod over the field, Polaris and Ski-Doo each took home a victory in the Pro class at the AMSOIL Duluth National at Spirit Mountain.
November 29, 2011
Polaris gives back with Winning Riders program
For the seventh consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris “Winning Riders” program.
October 25, 2011
Martin and Hibbert take Pro wins at Hayward National
For the third straight Amsoil Championshp Snocross Series event, Polaris pilot Ross Martin and Arctic Cat rider Tucker Hibbert traded victories in the pro events.
March 09, 2011
Polaris racers repeat as Iron Dog Winners
Tyler Huntington and Chris Olds earned their second-straight win in the famed Iron Dog race across Alaska on Feb. 26 on a pair of 2011 Polaris 600 Rush snowmobiles.
March 02, 2011
Edgar Hetteen Dies
Legendary founder of half of today’s existing snowmobile companies, Edgar Hetteen died peacefully in his sleep
February 15, 2011
Corey Davidson wins Soo I-500
Polaris endurance racer Corey Davidson conquered the legendary ice oval at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on Saturday, Feb. 5, winning the Soo I-500 for a record seventh time.
February 08, 2011
Polaris race report: Feb. 4-5
Polaris snocross racer Ross Martin won the Pro Super Stock final at the ISOC Eastern Nationals in Farmington, NY, on Friday, Feb. 4, and moved into a tie for the class points lead at the mid-point of the season.
February 07, 2011
Polaris race report: Jan. 15-16
Seasoned veteran racers and up-and-comers used Polaris snowmobiles to win six races at the United States USCC Grand Cities 100 in Grand Forks, ND, on Jan. 15.
January 17, 2011
Butler, Hayden finish 1-2 at CSRA Round 2
Lee Butler and Iain Hayden delivered a one-two punch for Team Rockstar Energy Polaris Racing at Round 2 of the CSRA Snowcross Championship in Rouyn-Noranda, Que. this past weekend.
January 17, 2011
Polaris race report: Jan. 8-9
Polaris snocross racers on Polaris IQ Race Sleds won two classes, earned two podium spots in Pro Super Stock, and continued to rise in the Pro-class points standings.
January 12, 2011
Polaris race report: Nov. 26-28
Polaris snocross racer Ross Martin led the most laps in the two Pro finals and earned two podium finishes at the ISOC Championship Snocross Series season opener, Nov. 26-28, at Duluth, Minn.
November 30, 2010
Pure Polaris unveils new website
Picking out accessories for your Polaris snowmobile just got a little easier.
November 22, 2010
Polaris Racing rocks Toronto International Snowmobile Show
Team Rockstar Energy Polaris Racing was in full force at the renowned Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV and Powersports Show, with crew chief Adam Robinson and racers Iain Hayden and Lee Butler manning the frontlines.
October 26, 2010
Polaris 800 Rush Pro-R shines in New Hampshire grass drags
The Polaris 800 Rush Pro-R showed its straight line speed on Friday by winning titles in four amateur classes – including a 1000cc class – at the New Hampshire Snowmobile Assn. (NHSA) grass drags, an annual event attended by over 40,000 people.
October 12, 2010
Polaris extends Winning Riders program
For the sixth consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris Winning Riders program.
October 01, 2010
2010-11 Polaris Snowmobile Racing Preview
From the snocross track to the hillclimb course, and from the ice oval to remote stretches of the Alaskan countryside, Polaris’ snowmobile racers are looking for wins and championships during the 2010-2011 season.
September 14, 2010
Polaris to shut down Wisconsin plant
Polaris has announced plans to shut down its Osceola, Wis. manufacturing plant, while establishing a new facility in Mexico and enhancing existing facilities in Roseau, Minn. and Spirit Lake, Iowa. The Osceola plant employs more than 500 people.
May 21, 2010
Polaris updates race sled for 2011
Polaris’ engineering team has decided to make some significant changes to the championship-winning IQ Racer for 2011.
May 13, 2010
Polaris race report: Mar. 19-21
Polaris likes to say its sleds offer “Terrain Domination.” The Minnesota-based manufacturer backed those words up with its performance at the ISOC Amsoil Championship Series season finale at Lake Geneva, Wis.
March 26, 2010
Ross Martin sweeps Pro classes at snocross finale
The final round of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series was all Ross Martin as the Polaris rider swept both Pro classes at the Nielson Enterprises Grand Finale at Lake Geneva Resort.
March 23, 2010
Martin, Tremblay earn Pro snocross victories
Snocross fans flocked to the LCO Casino and Convention Center in Hayward, Wis. to bask in the warm spring-like weather and watch the world’s best snocross racers compete in Round 8 of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series.
March 09, 2010
Polaris donates snowmobile to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Trail grooming and winter utility work at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will be accomplished a little easier thanks to a new four-stroke utility snowmobile donated by Polaris.
February 05, 2010
Polaris offers riders weather and trail information
Polaris Industries, in partnership with WeatherNation, has recently launched a new tool that could prove invaluable for snowmobile riders across the United States.
January 21, 2010
Polaris race report: Western Nationals
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.
January 13, 2010
Former Polaris CEO Tom Tiller Leaves Snow For Sun
Former Polaris president Tom Tiller moves from snow to sun as he takes over as Chief Executive Officer of Colorado-based Abound Solar, a maker of thin-film solar modules.
December 10, 2009
Levi LaVallee starts race team
Team Owners Levi LaVallee and Glen Kafka are excited to announce the Launch of Team LaVallee.
December 07, 2009
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Hibbert, Martin Split Pro Snocross Wins In North Dakota
Tucker Hibbert got off to a great start at Buffalo River Race Park in North Dakota, winning Friday's Pro Open by almost 20 seconds. He ran into some trouble on Saturday, opening the door for Ross Martin to take the checkers.
March 11, 2013
Hibbert, Martin Split Pro Wins At Deadwood Snocross
After a wild weekend at South Dakota's Days of '76 Rodeo Grounds, Ross Martin and the rest of the top AMSOIL Championship Snocross Pro racers showed Tucker Hibbert the championship is far from decided.
February 04, 2013
Polaris Acquires KLIM Technical Riding Gear
Looking to beef up its apparel market share, Polaris acquired Teton Outfitters, LLC, which designs, develops and distributes KLIM Technical Riding Gear.
December 06, 2012
Ross Martin Wins $10,000 AMSOIL Dominator
When it comes to one-on-one bracket snocross racing, nobody is better than Ross Martin. The Polaris rider fought his way through a field of 16 challengers to win his second straight AMSOIL Dominator at the Duluth National.
November 26, 2012
Polaris Suing BRP for Patent Infringement
Polaris Industries has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products.
June 14, 2012
Tremblay Secures ACSS Pro Snocross Championship
Though Mother Nature made for some trying times, the 2011-12 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series put on a thrilling final stretch with four straight weeks of bar-to-bar racing to end the season.
March 19, 2012
Malinoski, Martin earn Pro wins at Eastern Snocross National
After a three-week delay, the green flag finally dropped on Friday for the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series’ running of the Vision Kia Eastern National at Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack.
February 27, 2012
Polaris posts record sales in 2011
Apparently nobody told Polaris about the global economic crisis. While much of the powersports industry has been reeling, Polaris keeps chugging along with record sales quarter after quarter and year after year. 2011 was certainly no different.
January 25, 2012
Polaris to sponsor Iron Dog Ambassador team
For a second straight year, Polaris will sponsor a team of Iron Dog Ambassadors who will ride the route of the legendary Iron Dog snowmobile race across Alaska to promote the race and thank volunteers for their help with the event.
December 12, 2011
Hibbert, Martin split Pro wins at ACSS Blackjack National
Though the opening weekend of the 2011-12 ISOC AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series did not go Tucker Hibbert’s way, it was only a matter of time before the Arctic Cat pilot tasted victory this season.
December 12, 2011
Martin, Malinoski earn Pro wins in ACCS snocross opener
The 2011-12 ISOC/AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series is just one weekend old, but already things look quite different than a year ago. Instead of Arctic Cat’s Tucker Hibbert running roughshod over the field, Polaris and Ski-Doo each took home a victory in the Pro class at the AMSOIL Duluth National at Spirit Mountain.
November 29, 2011
Polaris gives back with Winning Riders program
For the seventh consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris “Winning Riders” program.
October 25, 2011
Martin and Hibbert take Pro wins at Hayward National
For the third straight Amsoil Championshp Snocross Series event, Polaris pilot Ross Martin and Arctic Cat rider Tucker Hibbert traded victories in the pro events.
March 09, 2011
Polaris offers new Pure-Dry riding gear
For snowmobilers to keep dry and keep riding, Pure Polaris introduces its new Pure-Dry Polaris Gear.
March 09, 2011
Polaris racers repeat as Iron Dog Winners
Tyler Huntington and Chris Olds earned their second-straight win in the famed Iron Dog race across Alaska on Feb. 26 on a pair of 2011 Polaris 600 Rush snowmobiles.
March 02, 2011
Hibbert, Martin split wins again at Michigan National
For the second week in a row, Tucker Hibbert and Ross Martin each earned a pro snocross victory.
February 16, 2011
Edgar Hetteen Dies
Legendary founder of half of today’s existing snowmobile companies, Edgar Hetteen died peacefully in his sleep
February 15, 2011
Corey Davidson wins Soo I-500
Polaris endurance racer Corey Davidson conquered the legendary ice oval at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on Saturday, Feb. 5, winning the Soo I-500 for a record seventh time.
February 08, 2011
Martin, Hibbert earn pro wins at Eastern Nationals
It looks like Tucker Hibbert isn’t unbeatable after all.
February 07, 2011
Polaris race report: Jan. 15-16
Seasoned veteran racers and up-and-comers used Polaris snowmobiles to win six races at the United States USCC Grand Cities 100 in Grand Forks, ND, on Jan. 15.
January 17, 2011
Butler, Hayden finish 1-2 at CSRA Round 2
Lee Butler and Iain Hayden delivered a one-two punch for Team Rockstar Energy Polaris Racing at Round 2 of the CSRA Snowcross Championship in Rouyn-Noranda, Que. this past weekend.
January 17, 2011
Pure Polaris unveils new website
Picking out accessories for your Polaris snowmobile just got a little easier.
November 22, 2010
Polaris Racing rocks Toronto International Snowmobile Show
Team Rockstar Energy Polaris Racing was in full force at the renowned Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV and Powersports Show, with crew chief Adam Robinson and racers Iain Hayden and Lee Butler manning the frontlines.
October 26, 2010
Polaris 800 Rush Pro-R shines in New Hampshire grass drags
The Polaris 800 Rush Pro-R showed its straight line speed on Friday by winning titles in four amateur classes – including a 1000cc class – at the New Hampshire Snowmobile Assn. (NHSA) grass drags, an annual event attended by over 40,000 people.
October 12, 2010
Polaris extends Winning Riders program
For the sixth consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris Winning Riders program.
October 01, 2010
2010-11 Polaris Snowmobile Racing Preview
From the snocross track to the hillclimb course, and from the ice oval to remote stretches of the Alaskan countryside, Polaris’ snowmobile racers are looking for wins and championships during the 2010-2011 season.
September 14, 2010
Polaris to shut down Wisconsin plant
Polaris has announced plans to shut down its Osceola, Wis. manufacturing plant, while establishing a new facility in Mexico and enhancing existing facilities in Roseau, Minn. and Spirit Lake, Iowa. The Osceola plant employs more than 500 people.
May 21, 2010
Polaris updates race sled for 2011
Polaris’ engineering team has decided to make some significant changes to the championship-winning IQ Racer for 2011.
May 13, 2010
Polaris race report: Mar. 19-21
Polaris likes to say its sleds offer “Terrain Domination.” The Minnesota-based manufacturer backed those words up with its performance at the ISOC Amsoil Championship Series season finale at Lake Geneva, Wis.
March 26, 2010
Ross Martin sweeps Pro classes at snocross finale
The final round of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series was all Ross Martin as the Polaris rider swept both Pro classes at the Nielson Enterprises Grand Finale at Lake Geneva Resort.
March 23, 2010
Martin, Tremblay earn Pro snocross victories
Snocross fans flocked to the LCO Casino and Convention Center in Hayward, Wis. to bask in the warm spring-like weather and watch the world’s best snocross racers compete in Round 8 of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series.
March 09, 2010
Polaris donates snowmobile to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Trail grooming and winter utility work at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will be accomplished a little easier thanks to a new four-stroke utility snowmobile donated by Polaris.
February 05, 2010
Former Polaris CEO Tom Tiller Leaves Snow For Sun
Former Polaris president Tom Tiller moves from snow to sun as he takes over as Chief Executive Officer of Colorado-based Abound Solar, a maker of thin-film solar modules.
December 10, 2009
Levi LaVallee starts race team
Team Owners Levi LaVallee and Glen Kafka are excited to announce the Launch of Team LaVallee.
December 07, 2009
Polaris to carry Cardo Scala Rider headset
Cardo Systems, Inc. has entered a new distribution partnership with Polaris & Victory Motorcycles.
November 19, 2009
Freestyle legend Chris Burandt joins Polaris
Legendary freestyle rider Chris Burandt has signed with Polaris and will now be riding Polaris RMK snowmobiles.
November 09, 2009
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
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
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
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
Ride with the Slednecks at Polaris Assault Camp
Polaris is giving four lucky sledders the opportunity to assault the Rocky Mountains with the Slednecks
November 26, 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
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 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
Challenges Abound For Snowmobile Executives
Arctic Cat and Polaris both expect to grow this year, in part due to burgeoning international markets.
July 03, 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
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
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
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 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
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