The checkered flag of victory continued to wave for Team Arctic cross-country and snocross racers, who combined to take 44 first-place finishes during a weekend of terrain competition.

Team Green remains the undisputed king of cross-country, and their performance at the USXC Thief River Falls 300 reinforced the fact with 17 of 21 class wins, 40 of 63 podium placing’s (including seven podium sweeps).

Wes Selby continued his victory parade by winning the hard-fought Pro Stock class. Team Arctic captured six of the top-10 positions, with Cody Kallock, Timmy Kallock, Chad Lian, Jordan Torgerson and Ryan Trout earning the honors.

Other Thief River Falls 300 class winners include Timmy Kallock, Jeremy Grove, Jon Arneson, Matt Feil, Jolene Bute, Brandon Wolter, Ean Voigt, David Brown, Savannah Landrus, Karl Mattison, James Mattison, Mike Mattison and Gerry Mattison.

Team Arctic showed its depth and resolve by scoring four wins at the ISOC snocross national in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Tucker Hibbert led the way with a win in Pro Open, while Logan Christian maintained his torrid pace to score another podium.

Trent Wittwer, Ryley Bester and CJ Petosky also scored wins at Mt. Pleasant for Team Arctic. In all, Team Arctic racers notched 15 podium positions at the penultimate stop of the 2015 ISOC National tour.

“Our racers and crews continue to deliver outstanding results aboard the ProCross-based ZR race sleds,” said Mike Kloety, Team Arctic Race Manager. “We dominated the two-day, 300-mile cross-country in convincing fashion, and we held tough in Mt. Pleasant with key class victories and podiums. With just one remaining weekend of USXC cross-country and a final weekend of ISOC National snocross, many Team Arctic racers are on the verge of winning year-end championship points battles.”

The final race of the USXC season is March 7-8 in Warroad, Minn. The last stop of the ISOC National season is March 13-15 in Lake Geneva, Wis.

Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minn., designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles under the Arctic Cat brand name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the ticker symbol ACAT.

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Polaris snowmobile hillclimbers on RMK deep snow sleds ruled at the RMSHA Afton [WY] Hillclimb on Feb. 28, as they won 11 of 12 Pro classes – including all four Stock and all four Modified classes – and they swept all three Pro King of the Hill titles.

Polaris Pro-class racers filled 26 of 36 podium spots (72%), including 11 of 12 in the four Stock classes, where the Polaris racers compete on nearly stock RMK deep snow models like those available at Polaris dealerships.

At Afton, which was the second event of the Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Assn. season, six different Polaris hillclimbers won Pro class titles, and four racers won multiple classes:

– Keith Curtis won three classes (600 Stock, 1000 Stock, Open Modified), reached the podium in all five of his classes, and won the Stock King of the Hill title.
– David Sharp, Jr., won two classes (1000 Improved Stock, 800 Modified) and won both the Improved Stock King of the Hill and Modified King of the Hill crowns.
– Aaron Sterck won the 700 Improved Stock class en route to earning a podium finish in all five of his classes.
– Luke Rainey won the 700 Stock and 800 Stock titles and earned two seconds.
– Erin Beukelman won the 800 Improved Stock and 700 Modified classes.
– Michael Crockett won the 600 Modified title and took third in 700 Improved Stock.

Also reaching the podium with second-place finishes in the Pro classes were Justin Thomas, Les Keller, and Brandon Titensor, and Cole Willford and Dolan Phelps scored third-places.
Polaris Racers Win Pro Masters & Semi-Pro Crowns

In the Pro Masters classes, Dennis Durmas won the Modified class and was second in Improved Stock, and Charles Lopeman won the Stock class.

Polaris racer Tanner Meyers won the Semi-Pro Stock class and took Semi-Pro Stock King of the Hill honors, while Jason Fox won the Semi-Pro Modified class.

In the Amateurs class, Polaris racers Derek Bair, Johnathon Durmas, and Rick Marshall finished 1-2-3, respectively, and Polaris racers swept the top 10 spots. Johnathon Durmas also won the Juniors class.

The next hillclimb on the RMSHA schedule is the Pinedale, Wyoming, hillclimb on March 7-8.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual 2013 sales of $3.8 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER and RZR side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.
Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory, Indian Motorcycle and Slingshot brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-road small electric/hybrid powered vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Polaris Engineered Parts, Accessories and Apparel, Klim branded apparel and ORV accessories under the Pro Armor and Cycle Country brands. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at polaris.com.

The Lynx Commander Touratech sled was developed in co-operation with Touratech AG, a world-leading motorcycle adventure gear manufacturer.

This cooperation provided the basis for an adventure snowmobile that can be personalized from a wide selection of Touratech winter adventure accessories.

It is based on the popular Lynx Commander 800R E-TEC crossover sled, designed for long-haul trips in varying conditions and comes with special equipment and cargo space requirements.

“We want to encourage people to experience the world, whether by motorcycle or snowmobile. Touratech and BRP share the innovativeness, high-quality products and an urge to provide the best service for the customers,” says Martin Wickert, Head of Sales, Touratech AG.

“Adventure motorcycling has been a growing trend for years, and planning your trip and accessorizing your bike is a big part of the hobby,” explains Jukka Jokinen, BRP’s Vice President and Regional General Manager for Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. “Adventure snowmobilers share this passionate attention to detail with adventure bikers. The Lynx Commander Touratech model is designed to give them the means of realizing their dreams.”

The maiden voyage of the model starts today March 9 from Rovaniemi, Finland when Martin Wickert, Touratech’s Head of Sales will join professional adventurer, Sami Päivike for a snowmobile journey from the Arctic Circle to the Arctic Ocean.

Follow their adventure at lynxadventure.com.

Extremely Sporty Xtrim sled

Another novelty in the crossover segment is the Lynx Xtrim RE 800R E-TEC snowmobile – the sportiest Lynx crossover sled of all times. It features a 3,487-mm PowderMax track, all-new Blade DS skis, a Rotax 800R E-TEC engine, and the high capacity KYB shocks also found in the renowned Lynx Rave RE sport sleds. The Xtrim RE sled is a combination of the Lynx racing heritage and innovations in deep-snow riding. It has been designed for experienced, thrill- seeking riders for aggressive riding on and off trail.

BoonDocker Upgrades

The 2016 Lynx BoonDocker deep-snow sport line-up is wider than ever and introduces major updates that contribute to lightness and nimbleness, maintaining the stability and climbing ability that BoonDocker sleds are known for. All BoonDocker models now feature the A-LFS+ front suspension, PPS2-DS rear suspension with new slide rails, and new Blade DS skis that have been designed especially for deep-snow riding. The new BoonDocker DS 4100 800R E-TEC model introduces the 4,414-mm long track with a 74-mm track profile. Both DS 4100 and DS 3900 sleds, along with the BoonDocker 3900 snowmobile feature the renewed PPS2-DS rear suspension with new, tipped slide rails for improved agility and lighter maneuverability in deep snow.

“Based on customer feedback, riders love the stability and climbing ability of BoonDocker sleds, but expect more nimbleness,” says Jokinen. “We address this expectation with the updates for the model year 2016, making BoonDocker models more responsive, yet predictable in deep- snow riding. They are also lighter. For example, the weight reduction on the BoonDocker DS 3900 sled is more than 5 kg. These changes have been tested by professional freeriders and their feedback has been very positive.”

Suit Up!

The Lynx riding gear line-up introduces novelties for adventure snowmobiling and deep-snow riding. Lynx Stamina riding suits for men and women are designed to provide ultimate protection from the elements for the longest snowmobile adventures. The Lynx Quantum riding suit was developed in cooperation with professional freeriders to give maximum freedom in active riding. It is extremely light and fully windproof and waterproof. Both suits feature high quality technology including Cordura fabrics and Sympatex membrane.

“To really be equipped for an adventure, you must have a complete package, including your snowmobile, accessories and riding gear. BRP has always made solutions for specific use, and with the 2016 Lynx line-up, we are taking this further than ever,” adds Jokinen.

Lynx snowmobiles are only offered for sale in European and Russian markets.

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karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft. BRP supports its line of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business. With annual sales of over CA$3 billion from 105 countries, the Company employs approximately 7,100 people worldwide.

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Polaris Racers Scott Faeo & Eric Quam Win Iron Dog Cross-Country Race Across Alaska On Pair of 600 Switchback Models Built on Innovative AXYS Platform. Winners Extend Lead Throughout Second Half of Race, Win by Over 45 Minutes

In the ultimate demonstration of Polaris Terrain Domination, Polaris cross country snowmobile racers Scott Faeo and Eric Quam won the Iron Dog race across Alaska on Saturday, Feb. 28, on a pair of 2015 600 Switchback PRO-S models built on the innovative AXYS platform.

Faeo and Quam led for more than half of the 2,031-mile race on some of the most varied snow conditions in race history. Racers encountered long stretches of bare ground early in the race, and rode through water-covered streets when they arrived at the race’s midway point in Nome. They then raced out of Nome as a snowstorm swept in off the coast.

Faeo and Quam started the final day’s run from Tanana to Fairbanks with a lead of 32 minutes, 31 seconds over the second-place team. They increased that lead en route to the finish line in downtown Fairbanks and won by a margin of 45:55 over the runners-up.

Polaris teams dominated the race as they finished first and third, earned six top-10 finishing positions, and took 10 of the top 16 spots. Racers on Polaris sleds have won two straight Iron Dog races and five of the past seven.

The Polaris team of Iron Dog rookie Allen Hill and veteran Marc McKenna reached the midway point in fifth place, but surged in the second half of the race to finish third on a pair of 2015 600 Switchback PRO-S models built on the AXYS platform. Hill and McKenna finished 31 minutes behind the second-place team.

Faeo Joins Father as Iron Dog Winner

Faeo, 31, earned his first Iron Dog victory on his third try in the Pro class, and became the first second-generation winner in Iron Dog history. His father John Faeo is a seven-time Iron Dog winner who won six times on Polaris sleds, including the first-ever Iron Dog in 1984. In 2014, Scott Faeo finished 10th with teammate Gabe Bunke, a Polaris cross country and enduro racer. Quam, 44, finished for the ninth time in his Pro-class career and was on the winning team in 2008.

Faeo and Quam earned $50,000 for the victory, and Hill and McKenna earned $20,000 for their third-place finish. The winners completed the race, which ran from Anchorage to Nome to Fairbanks, in 41 hours, 46 minutes, 52 seconds of running time for an average speed of 49 mph.

Six of the top 10 teams to finish were on Polaris sleds

– Cody Barber and Brett Lapham, a pair of Iron Dog rookies, finished fifth
– Veterans Shane Barber and Ryan Sottosanti finished seventh
– Robert Strick and Steffen Strick finished in ninth place
– Tyler Huntington and Todd Palin – two racers with a combined six Iron Dog wins – were 10th

Other Polaris teams to finish in the top 20 were: 12. Mike Morgan and Chris Olds

13. Kyle Conner and Donald Koontz
14. Ryan Folsom and Tony Greene
16. Chris Carroll and Ray Chvastasz

Polaris Leads at the Midway Point

The Iron Dog is a two-part race, with teams racing to the midway point of Nome, taking one day off to rest and work on their sleds, then racing to the finish line in Fairbanks. The day off includes a first-half awards banquet, and the Polaris team of Faeo and Quam won the $10,000 Gold Rush award for being the fastest Pro-class team to reach Nome.

At the midway point, five of the top 10 teams were on Polaris sleds, as were 11 of the top 19. Cody Barber and Lapham were in fourth at Nome, and Hill and McKenna were in fifth. Shane Barber and Sottosanti were in ninth, and Huntington and Palin were in 10th.

Trail Class Riders Reach Nome

In the Iron Dog race, Trail class racers run from the start in Big Lake and finish in Nome. Their goal is primarily to complete the run to Nome on Tuesday of race week. Several Trail class racers on Polaris sleds successfully did so, including:

– Charles Darnell, an Iron Dog rookie on a 600 Switchback
– Joseph Kiren, a rookie on a 600 Switchback Adventure built on the AXYS platform
– Mark Meuser, a veteran on a 600 Switchback Adventure on the AXYS platform
– Bernard Droege, a rookie on a 600 Switchback PRO-S on the AXYS platform
– Mark A. Ivy, a veteran on a 600 Switchback PRO-S on the AXYS platform
– Brian Walsh, a veteran on a 600 Switchback
– Rebecca Charles, a rookie on a 600 Switchback Adventure on the AXYS platform.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual 2013 sales of $3.8 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER and RZR side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.
Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory, Indian Motorcycle and Slingshot brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-road small electric/hybrid powered vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Polaris Engineered Parts, Accessories and Apparel, Klim branded apparel and ORV accessories under the Pro Armor and Cycle Country brands. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at polaris.com.