Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, today announced the company is continuing as the presenting sponsor of RFD-TV THE AMERICAN, presented by Polaris RANGER. This is the fourth year of the event and Polaris RANGER’s participation.

“THE AMERICAN, presented by Polaris RANGER, allows us to support the western lifestyle, which we know a lot of our RANGER customers are a part of,” said Emily Dell, marketing specialist for Polaris RANGER. “We are excited to be part of the event for a fourth year.”

As the presenting sponsor, Polaris RANGER not only will have a strong presence at the event, but will award one lucky attendee a brand-new 2017 RANGER XP 1000 live at the show.

“Polaris RANGER has been a tremendous partner as the presenting sponsor of THE AMERICAN, presented by Polaris RANGER, from the very first year,” said Brian Hughes, RFD TV’s Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer, GM Network Operations. “They have been integral to helping us grow this one-of-a-kind event, and we look forward to a successful year four and into the future.”

THE AMERICAN, presented by Polaris RANGER will be held on Sun., Feb. 19, at AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas. The rodeo offers six individual events: Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping and Barrel Racing.

The top 10 contestants in the world will compete against those who qualified during the qualifying rounds for the largest one-day payout in the history of the sport: $2 million .

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2016 sales of $4.5 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER, RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman and Polaris ACE all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK, INDY, Switchback and RUSH snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets globally include military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

Visit polaris.com for more information.

This year’s King of the Hammers (KOH) saw 75 side-by-sides, with most being Polaris RZRs, lining up for the toughest off-road race in the world. When the dust settled, RZRs would take the top five spots and seven of the top 10.

This year’s KOH was a family affair with newly signed Polaris Factory Racer Shannon Campbell taking “The Hammer,” and his son Wayland finishing second. Shannon’s daughter Bailey also raced going toe-to-toe with her father in the beginning of the race. She ended up finishing 15th. All three raced RZR XP Turbo EPS vehicles. Shannon dominated the race and finished almost 15 minutes ahead of Wayland.

“My RZR is one of the most incredible vehicles I’ve ever driven,” said Shannon Campbell. “It is much more-nimble on the KOH course than my Ultra 4 truck.”

UTVGuide.net’s Jon Crowley and Walker Evans Racing’s Reid Nordin filled out the podium racing the naturally aspirated RZR XP 1000 Gold Matte Metallic Limited Edition model, built to dominate the trail and rocks. The team’s strategy for competing against the more-powerful, turbo vehicles was to keep the build simple, light and have excellent shocks. Starting in 24th, the strategy worked as they had moved up to 10th-place by the end of the first loop. By pit 2A, the team was in third place. A bottle-neck in Sledge Hammer due to a break down slowed them down and a wrong move in Chocolate Thunder allowed for Wayland Campbell and Eric Miller to pass them. The team crossed the finish line in fourth but edged out Miller on corrected time to take the third podium spot. The win showed the true dominance and sheer grit of the RZR platform, regardless of model.

The Campbells are sponsored by Polaris, Walker Evans, FOX, KC, ITP tires, Rugged Radios, ARB and Monster Energy.

Jon Crowley and Reid Nordin are sponsored by Polaris, Rugged Radios, Walker Evans Racing, Cognito Motorsports, UTV INC, Arisun Tires, Assault Industries, Factory UTV, KC and Simpson Race Products.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2016 sales of $4.5 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER, RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman and Polaris ACE all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK, INDY, Switchback and RUSH snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets globally include military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

Visit polaris.com for more information.

The 2017 Side x Side race season is underway and UTV Canada is proud to be a sponsor of many of the major off-road racing events in Western Canada.

The season kicked off this past month with Second Gear Clubs first of five ice races in Pigeon Lake, AB and Wapiti Off Road’s Studs On Ice race in Fort St. John, BC.

Ice Racing will continue throughout February with these two race series, along with the Numb Bum 24 Hour Ice Race, The World’s Longest Ice Race, in Sandy Beach, AB on February 18 & 19.

June kicks off the summer riding season with the return of the ATV Triple Crown race series with 7 races across Alberta. New to Canada this year is the Canadian Championship Mud Racing (CCMR) series with 5 races being held across Western Canada where UTV Canada is the Presenting Sponsor.

Included in the CCMR is the FRCC Canadian Mud Nationals in Saskatchewan, July 29th. 2017 is going to be an epic year for off-road racing in Canada and UTV Canada is honored to be a part of these first-rate events.

Events:

Wapiti Off Road Presents Studs On Ice
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January 21 Fort St. John, BC
Feb 4 Grande Prairie, AB
Feb 25 Grande Prairie, AB

Second Gear Club Ice Races
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Jan 21 & 29,
Feb 5 Pigeon Lake, AB
Feb 19 Gull Lake, Rimbey, AB
Feb 26 Lac La Biche, AB

Numb Bum 24 Hour Ice Race – The World’s Longest Ice Race
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Feb 18-19 Sandy Beach, AB

ATV Triple Crown
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June 3-4 Blueridge, AB
June 24 Taber, AB
July 15 Rocky Mountain House, AB July 29-30 Calgary, AB
August 19 Cold Lake, AB

Canadian Championship Mud Racing (CCMR)
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June 17 Battenfelder ATV Rodeo Grounds, AB
July 8 Winnipeg, MB
July 29, FRCC Canadian Mud Nationals, SK
August 12 Battenfelder ATV Rodeo Grounds, AB
September 9 Winnipeg, MB

UTV Canada is a distributor of premium aftermarket accessories for Side X Sides, with over 900 dealers across Canada. We are a forward thinking, family owned company located just south of Edmonton in Leduc, AB. We specialize in everything UTV, from safe and practical to Freakin’ Awesome! With almost 100 different manufacturers, chances are we’ve got what you’re looking for. In everything we do we strive to live by our mantra to be Canada’s number one source for UTV accessory products and expertise by being Involved, Informed and Innovative.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced new ATV and Side-by-Side offerings. All vehicles will be available in dealerships in February.

Polaris GENERAL

This past July, Polaris revolutionized the off-road experience with the introduction of RIDE COMMAND™. Launched on the RZR® XP 1000 EPS Velocity Blue Limited Edition and as an accessory for select RZR vehicles, the system enables riders to connect with other riders and provides centralized, seamless device control, including integration with mobile phones, cameras and audio.

Due to the popularity of RIDE COMMAND, Polaris is extending the technology to its Polaris GENERAL line of vehicles with the introduction of the Polaris GENERAL 1000 EPS RIDE COMMAND Edition Black Pearl. Pairing the unmatched adventure of Polaris GENERAL with RIDE COMMAND will elevate the user’s off-road experience by offering seamless integration of off-road technology, and the ability to chart and share adventures.

The RIDE COMMAND system includes the RIDE COMMAND mobile app and a weather-resistant, glove-touch RIDE COMMAND 7-in. display. The centralized display is the central hub for GPS mapping, listening to favorite music through Bluetooth® or AM/FM radio, controlling a GoPro® camera and to receive texts. In tandem with the RIDE COMMAND app, the display allows riders to track other riders in their group without needing to physically see them. The app also enables riders to map routes in advance, as well as track and share their ride directly to their social feed.

The Polaris GENERAL 1000 EPS RIDE COMMAND Edition Black Pearl features the RIDE COMMAND 7-in. display and several accessories that integrate into the system including front and rear cameras, and a MTX Premium 8-Speaker Audio system. Other standard accessories include a front bumper, Polaris HD 4500 lb. Winch, Poly Sport Roof and FOX® QS3 Shocks.

Polaris Engineered Accessories also is offering RIDE COMMAND 7-in display as an accessory for all Polaris GENERAL vehicles in spring of 2017.

RANGER

Back by popular demand is the RANGER XP® 900 EPS, which includes premium Silver Pearl automotive style paint, aluminum wheels and standard electronic power steering (EPS). The RANGER 500 also is offered in Sage Green.

Polaris RZR

Polaris RZR is offering several models in new colors, including:
· RZR S 900 EPS Titanium Metallic
· RZR 4 900 EPS Titanium Metallic
· RZR S 1000 EPS Spectra Orange
RZR XP 1000 EPS White Lightning with Reflex Blue
RZR XP 4 1000 EPS White Lightning with Reflex Blue

Sportsman

Sportsman is launching a few models in new colors including:
· Sportsman 570 Velocity Blue
· Sportsman 570 SP Matte Sagebrush Green
· Sportsman 850 SP Radar Blue

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader with annual 2015 sales of $4.7 billion. Polaris fuels the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts with our RANGER, RZR and POLARIS GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; our SPORTSMAN and POLARIS ACE all-terrain off-road vehicles; VICTORY and INDIAN MOTORCYCLE midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; SLINGSHOT moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK and RUSH snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories sold under multiple recognizable brands, and has a growing presence globally in adjacent markets with products including military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles.

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Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is launching an all-new YXZ Supercross Sweepstakes to kick off the 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. Contestants can enter from now through April 2 at YXZsweeps.com to win a 2017 YXZ1000R SS (Sport Shift) Side-by-Side (SxS), a VIP trip to the 2017 Supercross finals in Las Vegas, a meet and greet with both Chad Reed and Miss Supercross, and more.

One lucky entrant, 18 years-of-age and older, will receive a 2017 YXZ1000R SS model, the world’s first and only SxS to combine pure-sport performance with an exciting and high-tech paddle shifting experience. Boasting the same industry-first 3-cylinder 998cc engine and unparalleled direct-connection feeling as the original YXZ, the YXZ1000R SS features Yamaha’s confidence-inspiring Sport Shift technology. The SS technology is defined by a 5-speed sequential shift transmission with an advanced automatic clutch system and pure-sport inspired paddle shifters – eliminating the need for a clutch pedal and removing your foot from the accelerator while shifting.

The winner will also receive a VIP trip for two to the 2017 Supercross finale in Las Vegas on May 6th with airfare and hotel included. While there, the winner and their guest will receive VIP race tickets, pit passes, track-walk passes, swag bags, a meet and greet autograph session with two-time AMA Supercross champion Chad Reed, as well as Miss Supercross, and a tour of the Yamaha race team semi.

Total approximate retail value is $23,299. No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes ends 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on April 2, 2017. Winner will be determined by random drawing. Sweepstakes is limited to one entry per person, per household, and per email address for the entire promotion period.

For full schedule, race results, and more information on the 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross visit SupercrossLive.com. Complete rules, entry details and additional information are available by visiting YXZsweeps.com.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States. Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia.

For more information on Yamaha, visit YamahaMotorsports.com