Holden versus Ford, Carlton vs Collingwood, Wallabies vs All Blacks. Down Under, there are plenty of great sporting rivalries. In world of Powersports, Polaris and BRP have fought in North America for over 50 years. Today we confi rm an agreement with the Australian Rally Championship to bring the battle to Australia. The fi rst of four rounds is at Calder Park, March 2-4 2012.

Since the 1960’s the snowmobiles of both premium brands have been raced against each other. In the 1980’s came ATVs (quad bikes), and most recently Side by Side (SxS) vehicles. Polaris are from Minnesota, USA, and across their northern border sits Canadian arch rival, BRP, makers Can-Am ATVs and SxS.

Since the introduction of the Polaris RZR in 2008, the sport of SxS Racing has exploded in North America, with tens of thousands of Polaris SxS now sold each year. In Australia Polaris RZR owners have been welcomed at events all over the country, from the Outback races such as Finke Desert Race and Cliffhanger, to KharnaCross and plenty of other events endorsed by CAMS or the Cross Country Drivers Association.

“One of the key things the ARC SxS Racing will deliver is a CAMS nationally recognised cage spec. From 2012 a Polaris RZR owner will be able to enter a host of different CAMS events with the one spec vehicle” said Neil Anderson, Polaris National Marketing Manager.

The only permitted vehicles in the events will be the Polaris RZR XP and the Can-Am Commander. “This will effectively be a stock class, basically everything is standard apart from the necessary safety changes such as approved racing cage and harnesses.”

“We are very keen that this not become cheque book racing. As a result, there will be no engine or transmission modifi cations allowed. Even the alloy wheels must be stock.”

RoundsMar 2-4 Rally Calder Melbourne VICMar 31-April 1 Quit Forest Rally Busselton WAMay 26-27 International Rally Sunshine Coast QLDOct 13-14 Coffs Coast Forest Rally NSW

Now begins the scramble for competitors to have cages built in time for the fi rst round. Polaris has commissioned Brown Davis to make the cage Polaris Racing’s #1 Driver Cody Crocker. Competitors are free to choose their own manufacturer or make it themselves, so long as it complies with CAMS Schedule J.

Sporting and Technical regulations are published atwww.rally.com.au (Competitors – Regulation) http://www.rally.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=100

Supplementary Regulations and Entry information is also at www.rally.com.au (Events – Rally Calder – Rally Calder Event Information – Competitor Information)http://www.rally.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1316%3Acompetitor-information-australian-side-x-side-rally-challenge&catid=79&Itemid=199

View the Rally Calder Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yE0Zh22QmI4

Polaris RZR Racing at the 2012 Australian Rally Championship

Polaris RZR Racing at the 2012 Australian Rally Championship

KEY DETAILS» Contact Katie Philps (ARC) on 0467 871 796 for more info» Entries open now» Polaris RZR XP or Can-Am Commanders only» Sporting, Technical and Entry details all at www.rally.com.au » Racing against the clock» For your nearest Polaris dealer call 1300 654 142

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ABOUT POLARISWith annual 2010 sales of US$2 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles (ORVs), including snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric powered vehicles.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry, among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and ORVs. The Company has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with Victory motorcycles and the acquisition of the Indian motorcycle brand. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the Global on-road low speed vehicle industry with internally developed vehicles and the acquisition of Global Electronic Motorcars (GEM). Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.

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 vehicles accessories are available from authorised Polaris Dealers or anytime atwww.polarisindustries.com.au

CODY CROCKER »#1 SXS Class Cliffhanger 2011• #1 UTV Racing Class Thumb Pump 2011• #1 SXS Racing Class Bulla 2010 • #1 SXS Racing Tooborac 2010 • Asia Pacifi c Rally Champion 2006, ’07, ’08 & ‘09• Australian Rally Champion 2003, ’04 & ‘05•