Fun Valley, IA - GBC Motorsports has been announced as the title sponsor of the first-ever Heartland Challenge Endurance Race, scheduled for November 7-8, 2008, at Fun Valley in Montezuma, IA. GBC has pledged to pay out a 1st place prize of $7500.00 in the Pro Utility ATV class, which is the highest amount ever paid for a Pro Utility class win, and $7500.00 for the winner of the Pro Sport ATV class as well.

In addition to the enormous Pro payouts, GBC Motorsports is also heading up a contingency program for the event. In order to be eligible for the GBC contingency program, every machine used on the team must have on GBC Tires for the entire duration of the race. The Pro Sport ATV and Pro Utility ATV class contingency payout is $500.00 each class for 1st place. The ATV Sport and ATV Utility Ironman classes will have a $250.00 payout for 1st place, while all other classes will pay out $100.00 for a 1st place finish.

The Heartland Challenge is a true ATV endurance race that is designed for the Pro's, to the amateurs, to UTV classes, and features the toughest class of all, the Ironman class. The two-day event offers plenty of fun and excitement for everyone. There will be 13 classes racing all at the same time, with NO breaks. Each team will be allowed up to 3 riders per team with as many quads. All teams will be allowed to use only one quad at a time, while all other quads will be held in a secured location. Each team will be allowed to switch out quads through out the 10-hour event, but no repairs or inspections will be allowed on the ATVs while in impound. There will be no breaks or time-outs during the race, which means you will not lose the lead you have on the other teams.

The Heartland Challenge also will be offering the very first 3-Hour Challenge for youth ATV riders with 5 different classes for ages ranging from 4 to 15 years old. The 3-Hour Challenge teams will be just like the big boys with up to 3 riders with as many quads without any breaks.

Side-by-Side racing has also been included by popular demand to compete in their own 3 hour challenge on Friday evening. We will be offering 4 classes and the racing will wrap-up after sunset, so lights will be required. A full schedule of events and classes, along with pre-registration information, can be found on the Heartland Challenge's website at www.heartlandchallenge.com.

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Brea Ca. - July 23, 2008 - Jeremie Warnia, Suzuki Pro ATV racer from Paris, France, made a guest appearance this weekend at the fifth round of the ITP QuadCross Series held at Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, Calif.

Warnia had a 2-1 victory, which was enough to clinch the overall from Doug Eichner. More interesting was that Warnia's Suzuki QuadRacer R450 was a nearly stock unit with only minor aftermarket mods, including Yoshimura exhaust, Fox shocks and JB A-Arms. In a field of highly modified bikes, Warnia showed the true power of the stock machine to awed onlookers surrounding the challenging course.

In France, 21-year old Warnia is the national SuperQuad Champion of 2004, 2006 and 2007 as well as Spanish MX Cross Champion of 2006. In that year, he also attained second place in the French National Championship.

Warnia was excited to have the opportunity to race with the U.S. Pros and was very pleased with this victory. "I love racing in America," said the French champ. "The tracks are really fun and the people I have met have been very nice to me. I always wanted to ride at Glen Helen as it is a well-known track in France. I look forward to trying to qualify for the Red Bud National event this weekend."

Doug Eichner represented the Polaris/Lone Star/Eichner Racing team and was declared victorious in the Open Pro Class at the fifth round of the ITP Quad Cross held Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the legendary Glen Helen Raceway, in San Bernardino, Calif.

Six of the seven OEM's were represented on the line with 17 pros who each pushed their machines to the limit. Eichner, despite being under the weather, capably demonstrated the abilities of his stealth Polaris Outlaw 525S with enhanced power and exhaust from Yoshimura, suspension from FOX Racing Shocks, and A-Arms, steering stem and axle by Lone Star Racing.

With the overall win in the Open Pro Class, Eichner currently sits atop the leader board of this division.

Official Sponsors of the Polaris/Lone Star /Eichner Racing Team:

Polaris Industries, Inc.
Lone Star Racing
Eichner Racing
MAXXIS Tires
FOX Racing Shox
Yoshimura R&D of America, Inc.
Rage ' n Luxury Toy Haulers
Douglas Wheel Technologies, Inc.
IMS / PowerMadd
GPR Stabilizer
O ' Neal Racing
TAG Metals
WISECO Performance Products
ARC Racing - MX240V Boots/Corona Boots
Tireballs
TRAXXAS - Remote Control Cars
Performance Carbon Products
Rath Racing
ONE Industries
Fullbore Innovations
MasterCraft
Smith Optics
Velocity FIlters
MotoX Nutrition
Motion Pro
Updog Industries
Golden West Cycle

About Polaris
With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGERTM, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also 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 Small-Cap 600 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

Michkael Revoy of France steered his Outlaw 450 MXR to Polaris France's first French title in the Quad Cross National Class. Revoy raced his 450 MXR almost stock and won the title in his rookie year which promoted him to the official French Team. Revoy will tackle the famed Pont de Vaux in August.

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As the rising sun slowly began to warm the frigid sand of St. George, Utah, a sense of intense anticipation filled the air. Today would be the day Kawasaki unleashed the long-awaited Teryx 750, ending what seems like an eternity of rumors and speculation. Nobody has had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of this highly talked about side-by-side until now! Is it all that it's been cracked up to be? I'm no paleontologist, but if I were judging on first impression alone, I'd say Kawasaki has unearthed a creature that could possibly find itself at the top of the food chain. And without giving away too much up front, you may just find the results as shocking as we did.

In case you weren't already in the know, Kawasaki is no stranger to side-by-side vehicles, as its Mule has been hauling barbed wire and transporting hardhats since its debut in 1988. It was just a matter of time before Kawasaki jumped in and delivered a recreational vehicle with a sportier vibe while still maintaining the ability to accomplish hard work around the farm or on the job. After countless hours of market research, the staff at Kawasaki understood that people in the side-by-side market have a versatile list of needs. Many will use their side-by-side for recreation while others may take advantage of its workhorse abilities. And that's why Kawasaki coined the term Recreational Utility Vehicle (RUV) for the new Teryx 750.

The Heart and Circulatory System
Bringing life to the new Teryx 750 is a reliable and very powerful 90-degree, four-stroke V-twin engine. Reliable, you may ask? Well, the Teryx borrowed its powerplant from the ever-popular Brute Force 750, if this gives any indication. This robust V-twin has earned quite the reputation of being a complete power monster with unmatched reliability. With 749cc of pure muscle harnessed under the hood (or center console in this case), the Teryx now has the largest displacement in its class. For its debut year, dual 34mm Keihin CVKR-D carburetors deliver fuel to the twin cylinders. For those who were expecting electronic fuel injection, you'll have to look toward the future, as we're sure Kawasaki will soon jump on the EFI bandwagon. Putting the power to the ground is Kawasaki's proven CVT which incorporates an impressive engine-braking system. The CVT drive has been retuned to better accommodate hard-acceleration shifting in the Teryx. This transfers power from the engine to the ground in a commanding fashion. Another modification to the tranny is an all-new vented aluminum cover that promotes airflow keeping the drive system cool. A claimed belt life of 200 hours ensures more time on the trail and less hours spent in the garage performing maintenance. This package provides riders with great performance while remaining in complete control.

For conquering tough terrains, the Teryx incorporates an effective selectable four-wheel-drive system. There will be times when four-wheel-drive alone just isn't enough to keep you moving forward. For these situations Kawasaki has integrated its popular variable front-differential system. By simply pulling a lever you can control how much or little the front differential is engaged. The differential lever has been strategically placed next to the shifter, which has a natural feel and can be utilized without ever taking your eyes off the trail.

The Musculoskeletal System
Understanding that this machine is likely to be driven to the limit, the Kawasaki design team spent countless hours creating a "long travel" suspension system to meet the demanding needs of the Teryx. Incorporating maximum travel while maintaining a maximum width of 58.7 inches was the engineers' ultimate objective. (58.7 inches fits comfortably into the bed of a full-size pickup.) To achieve this goal, the front and rear end of this machine adopted a narrow frame with longer A-arms maximizing wheel travel. Adjustable dual A-arms paired with gas-charged shocks suspend the front end and provide a whopping 7.5 inches of travel. The independent rear suspension also offers 7.5 inches of travel and utilizes adjustable gas-charged reservoir shocks. You can probably tell by the photos how this combination performed, but you'll have to continue on to hear it in our own words.

Complementing the engine and chassis is a durable drivetrain package. The driveline features beefy CV joints and heavy-duty axles that are specifically designed to handle all of the power and strain unleashed by the 750cc V-twin. Kawasaki knows that RUV owners drive from mild to wild, depending on the particular intended purpose or even what side of the bed the owner awoke. To enhance durability, the CV boots are constructed from a strong plastic material rather than softer rubber compounds, which is commonly found on most OEM and aftermarket CV joints. The plastic material is more resistant to debris damage and should endure the subjected abuse better than the rubber counterparts.

Bringing this ferocious beast to a complete stop is virtually effortless with the braking system. Up front, dual 200mm disc brakes and twin-piston calipers slow the pace of the mighty Teryx. In the rear, you'll find a sealed rear brake system that was first introduced by Kawasaki and has since become recognized as a virtually maintenance-free means of braking. This is a result of having a system that's completely enclosed and bathed in oil, leaving the brakes unaffected by any kind of foreign debris. Working together, this combination of binders brings the Teryx from its 48 mph top speed to a screeching halt in the blink of an eye.

The Exoskeleton
By popular demand the bodywork of the Teryx has been molded from thermoplastic olefin, giving a sleek shine that's extremely scratch-resistant. As far as creature comforts go, the Teryx comes with bucket seats and incorporates a three-point restraint system. The tubular cab frame (roll cage) meets federal rollover protection standards, which means you can have more confidence and an added sense of security in the occurrence of an accidental rollover. In fact, this is the only side-by-side other than the Mule that meets federal rollover protection standards. Deep footwells are designed into the floorboard area in an effort to keep all of your limbs safely inside the vehicle. On the matching body-colored dash you'll find the four-wheel-drive selection switch alongside a small cluster of lights for your low fuel, temperature and parking brake indicators. Nothing overly fancy, but functional nonetheless. Making the digital dash (LE model only) a standard feature on all models would take the guesswork out of judging speed and add a trick look. In the cargo area, the bed's all-steel construction is definitely sturdy and also comes with a cargo net to keep any of your gear securely in place. The base model of this machine doesn't feature a gas-assisted bed, so it will require manpower to load and unload your cargo.

Strapping Into The Belly Of The Beast
We obviously couldn't wait to jump in and begin some much-anticipated testing. We were blindfolded and delivered to a secret test location...well, not really. Kawasaki hauled a few of the units out to the vast landscape of Sand Hollow State Park just north of St. George. This location featured a spectacular dune landscape, numerous technical rock-crawling areas and a plethora of high-speed trails where we could really let the Teryx stretch its legs. Mike Newsom joined me for this event, and together we pushed this machine to its limit in an effort to report back to you our well-tested results. I actually think we were both shocked by the outcome.

Once we were given the keys and pointed in the right direction, we strapped on our helmets and jumped in the seats Bo and Luke style. Instantly, we could feel this thing was roomy. Neither Mike or I are small guys, especially in bulky cold-weather jackets, but neither one of us ever felt cramped in the cab area of this unit. A turn of the key and the big V-twin quickly responded with a deep growl. Mike shifted the selector into high range and slammed the pedal to the metal. Sand was instantly launched into a respectable roost, and as the rpm increased, the scenery began passing at a much faster rate. It wasn't until we gained much-needed traction on the hardpacked trails that we experienced the full potential of the powerplant. As we climbed through the mid and high end of the power, we were smiling from ear to ear. In a matter of seconds we were bouncing off the rev-limiter at top speed as we hurdled the Teryx through what seemed like an eternity of suspension-devouring whoops. As we cruised at a maximum of 48 mph, it's clearly obvious that there's plenty of corked-up power that needs to break free. I'm sure the aftermarket companies will take care of that by the time more of these units hit the showroom floor.

With two 200-plus-pound guys in the cab (before a Famous Dave's catered lunch) and a slew of camera equipment in the bed, the suspension completely instilled a look of amazement onto our faces. Never missing a beat, we charged hard through the rough terrain with the pedal pinned to the floor. I dove into the turns faster and faster with confidence. Even as Mike safely stood behind his camera yelling, "Faster, faster!" while I blasted out of a corner on two wheels, the fear of tipping over never crossed my mind. The suspension performed flawlessly keeping the machine pointing straight and rubber-side down as it soaked up everything St. George threw in our direction. For a completely stock unit the suspension was truly impressive.

Locating an area that looked like a testing ground for some serious rock-crawling rigs was just what we needed to continue our test. Before Mike could even extract his camera, I found myself lodged midway up an extremely steep 12-foot climb that was absolutely littered with loose sand and rock. A quick pull of the front diff-lock handle had all four 26-inch Maxxis tires clawing away at the face of this wall and I was up in seconds. Now, I personally would rather have a pushbutton locking front differential over the variable locker that the Teryx comes equipped with, but it isn't enough of an issue for me to consider it a negative. Regardless of my preference, the system worked impeccably for us.

Flying through the air is where the Teryx shines above virtually any other side-by-side I've previously ridden. The weight bias has to be almost perfect because this thing stayed completely level as Newsom repeatedly launched it some 60 feet into the air. I've taken my fair share of jumps in various side-by-sides and almost every time the front end starts to drop as soon as the wheels leave the ground. That definitely isn't the case with the Teryx. Feel free to jump with confidence in this unit. I know we did!

Toward the end of the day, I looked at the hourmeter in the dash and realized that we had put about five hours of relentless abuse on the engine and drivebelt. These were definitely not easy hours because we were here to put it to the test and give our readers accurate feedback. Newsom has a reputation of breaking everything he touches, and as expected he pushed until something began to give. After repeatedly launching the Teryx at full speed over the aforementioned jump, the belt began to slip. This was definitely not expected because we were told that the belt life on these machines was 200 hours of use before needing to be changed. Perhaps this is for "normal" usage and not the overzealous manner in which it was being tested.

Overall Impression
Is this the best RUV out on the market now? Well, without putting them to the test side-by-side (no pun intended) it's hard to say. What I do know is that Kawasaki is stepping into a market it's looking to dominate. With the biggest engine in its class and the suspension to tackle any terrain with confidence, the Teryx could quite possibly be the next king of the side-by-side world. We were shocked and impressed, and we think you'll be, too. I guess a shootout is in order!

+	Roomy cab, powerful engine and superb handling
Lack of doors, needs better passenger safety handles and lower rear cargo net mounting points	-
=	Strong contender for king in its class

Lack of doors, needs better passenger safety handles and lower rear cargo net mounting points

Strong contender for king in its class

2008 Kawasaki Teryx 750 4x4
Retail price:	$9799; LE: $10,599; NRA Outdoors: $11,349
ENGINE
Engine type:	90-degree, V-twin, four-stroke, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement:	749cc
Bore x stroke:	85x66mm
Cooling:	Liquid-cooled
Carburetion:	Dual Keihin CVKR-D 34mm
Starting:	Electric

DRIVETRAIN
Drive system:	Shaft, 2x4/4x4
Transmission:	Continuously variable belt with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking, diff-lock

SUSPENSION (TYPE/TRAVEL)
Front:	Adjustable dual A-arms with gas-charged shocks/7.5 in.
Rear:	Adjustable Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) with gas-charged, reservoir shocks/7.5 in.

TIRES/BRAKES
Front tires:	Maxxis 26x8-12
Rear tires:	Maxxis 26x10-12
Front brakes:	Dual hydraulic discs with twin-piston calipers
Rear brakes:	Sealed, oil-bathed, multidisc

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase:	76.0 in.
Claimed dry weight:	1276 lb
Ground clearance:	11.3 in.
Length/width/height:	115.4/58.7/75.0 in.
Fuel capacity:	7.9 gal.
Bed/Towing capacity:	500/1200 lb

ELECTRICAL
Headlight:	Dual 40-watt
Instrumentation:	Hourmeter; gear position, low fuel, water temperature and oil pressure indicators
Colors:	Sunbeam red, Woodsman green; Realtree Hardwoods green HD camo ($450 more)

Valcourt, Quebec, July 10, 2008 - BRP racers have seen great results the last two rounds of the Canadian Motosport Racing Club's (CMRC) National Series. At the end of round two both Richard Pelchat and Michael Ouellette were first and second respectively in points, with Pelchat taking the Round 2 overall. The next round, at Tring-Jonction saw Oullette overtake Pelchat as the points leader. Both riders were aboard the Can-AmTM DS 450TM EFI ATV.

"These results are the product of hard work, smart riding and consistent performance," said Del Bohlman, Product, Media Relation and Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. "Our collective goal is to bring home the Canadian national championship for BRP, and with our Can-Am racers continuing to train and ride hard, that goal will come true."

Currently, multi-time Canadian champion and Can-Am X-Team member Pelchat leads the CMRC Quebec Provincial championship race. Ouellette is a member of the NDB Sport / PLX Sport team and races alongside teammate Jimmy Morin; all three riders hail from Quebec.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and LynxTM snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as Evinrude E-TEC, Can-AmTM all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines and karts.

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Valcourt, Quebec, July 10, 2008 - With a sweep of the morning 4x4 classes, Can-AmTM OutlanderTM ATVs wrapped up two championships and have one more within grasp. At the Mountain Ridge GNCC, Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am's Clifton Beasley won his ninth race in a row on his Outlander 500 ATV and remained unbeaten in the class to win the 4x4 Lites championship.

In the same race session, Can-Am X-Team racer Bryan Buckhannon also continued his perfect record by winning 4x4 Open class on his Outlander 800 ATV and also wrapped up a class championship. Buckhannon finished in front of Team Warnert / Can-Am Outlander 800 ATV racer Scott Kilby. In the 4x4 Limited class, Michael Swift of Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am won the class by more than six minutes and needs one more win to wrap up the 4x4 Limited class championship.

"Our congratulations go out to Cliff, Bryan and their entire teams" said Del Bohlman, Product, Media Relation and Racing Manager for Can-Am ATVs at BRP. "When we plan out our season, our goal is the same for every class we enter: championships. Cliff and Bryan have amazed us with their consistent winning and their reward is a championship with four rounds to go."

During the XC 1 Pro-class race, two DS 450 riders finished in the top 10 of the premier class on a course that saw many failures due to the rocky terrain. Team Warnert Racing / Can-Am teammates Chris Jenks and Chris Bithell both raced to top-10 finishes aboard their race-prepped ATVs.

Clifton Beasley
"Today was a big day! I may have the championship wrapped up, but I'd still like to go out there and win all the races."

Bryan Buckhannon
"I can't tell you how exciting it is to wrap up a championship with four rounds to go and also before the break. I will return ready to keep my streak of wins going."

The summer break is now upon the racers; round ten will take the racers to the Snowshoe GNCC near Snowshoe, W.V. The race will take place on September 13 and BRP will be offering free demo rides of its Can-Am ATVs on site. Visit www.can-amxteam.com for more details and race results.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and LynxTM snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E-TEC, Can-AmTM all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines and karts.

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Minneapolis, July 1, 2008 - The RANGER RZR continues to be a force in the racing world, this time by not only winning the UTV class at the Baja 500 but by being the first side-by-side to ever finish the race.

After being the last vehicle to start, Mark Lindsay's team, consisting of Lindsay, driver Phil Holdsworth and co-driver Michael King, raced the sole RANGER RZR entry to the finish line in 19:49:30. Thirty-three miles into the race, the challenge of a loose, rocky incline brought the vehicles in front of Lindsay to a stand-still. When it was finally his turn, he blew through the obstacle with ease. The RANGER RZR did well through the sand washes, silt beds, whoops and everything the race threw its way.

"Being the first side-by-side to finish and win the Baja 500 UTV Class is a true testament to the quality and ability of the RANGER RZR," said Craig Scanlon, product line sales manager for the Polaris Side x Side Division. "We congratulate Mark Lindsay and his team for continuing to show the RANGER RZR can dominate even in the most extreme conditions."

When asked why he chose a RANGER RZR for the race, Lindsay responded, "For the Baja? This isn't farm work, you need a real machine out here."

Lindsay's team was sponsored by Afraidium Racing, FST, BS Sand, Iron City Polaris, Bronco Clutch, F2 Racing, HMF Exhaust, The Lindsay Group RE/MAX, MAXXIS tires, TireBalls, OMF Wheels and King shocks.

About Polaris
With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGER(tm), snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser and touring marketplace. Polaris also 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 Small-Cap 600 stock price index.

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

Chino, Ca. - July 9, 2008 - Yoshimura R&D of America has developed a new slip-on system for the 2008 Polaris Outlaw The system uses an aluminum RS2 sleeve and features a stainless steel tailpipe that bolts onto the stock header.

Available at your local dealer.

Stainless steel slip-on: # 2535703 (Mini RS-2) $295.00

Minneapolis, July 8, 2008 - William Yokley and co-pilot, Mark Notman cruised to victory in their Polaris RANGER RZR at GNCC's Mountain Ridge-Round 9, in Somerset, Penn.

Yokley led the 45 min race for the first four laps. After an altercation midway through the race that resulted in losing the lead, Yokley regained the lead for the last three laps and never looked back. He finished the race taking first in the Open Modified Class and first overall, and leads the overall rankings with two races left.

Even though Yokley runs the Open Modified Class, he runs his RANGER RZR very few mods. His mods include different tires, wheels, shocks, exhaust, side panels, front and rear bumpers, battering ram and 5-point safety harnesses. The motor is completely stock.

GNCC's next Side-by-Side race is in St. Clairsville, OH, on October 11.

Yokley Racing Team Sponsors are: The Army National Guard, Rocky Mountain ATV, Polaris Industries, ITP Tires, Elka Suspension, Roll Design, HMF Exhaust Systems, IMS/Roll, Tire Balls, Andrews Cycle, Douglas Wheel Technology, Baldwin Motorsports, CGR, O'Neal Clothing, Panolin Lubricants, IMS, Hinson, 317 Graphics, Intense Fabrication & Design, Tsubaki Chains, Hardkor, Shoei Helmets, Axcalibar Axles, Streamline, Powermadd, KG Clutch Factory, Moto Pro Training and ATVRiders.com.

About Polaris
With annual 2007 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGER(tm), snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser and touring marketplace. Polaris also 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 Small-Cap 600 stock price index.

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

June 30, 2008 - Brea, Ca. - On June 25, Suzuki formally introduced the 2009 QuadSport LT-Z400 at a media event held at the Vessels Stallion Farm in Bonsall, California. Against a backdrop of grazing thoroughbreds, this race-horse breeding farm proved to be a fitting venue to show off the 2009 enhancements to this well-bred champion ATV.

Since its inception in 2002, the QuadSport Z400 has had an impressive racing heritage as well as being a popular and versatile all-around sport ATV. The design concept for the 2009 QuadSport Z400 was "Engineered for Fun" and with the additional performance improvements and cutting-edge QuadRacer R450-styling, the Z400 certainly lives up to its objective.

"The 2003 LT-Z400 took ATV performance to a new level," Glenn Hansen, Suzuki's Communication Manager explained during the presentation. "It pushed the performance edge and gave Doug Gust the Championship in the 2004 Pro Production class. The 2009 QuadSport has once again set a new level of performance."

In addition to adopting the aggressive QuadRacer R-450 look, the new Z400 borrowed other elements from its racy sibling. First and foremost is the addition of Fuel Injection. Electronic fuel injection gives the Z400 a noticeably smoother and quicker throttle response, improved starting and performance in a variety of conditions, and improved fuel efficiency.

Mel Harris, Vice President of American Suzuki Motor Corporation, spoke highly of the efforts that went into the design: "Suzuki is definitely the leader with fuel injection in its products."

The 2009 model also boasts an R450-like logic and ignition system. This Engine Control Unit monitors throttle position, engine RPM and the rate of change of both. By deciding the optimum settings for volume and timing, the ECU also gives the ATV improved traction.

The new QuadSport's engine updates include a change in cam profile and timing, an intake port redesign, change in internal muffler structure and shorter exhaust header pipe. These four elements help deliver a noticeable improvement in low to mid-range power output while maintaining the Z's strong top-end power.

Externally, the chassis has been redesigned to be more accessible, functional and user-friendly. The front track has been widened by an inch, and the caster, camber and trail have all been changed. All of these modifications give the Z400 a lighter steering feel and more sure-footed handling.

Changes in both the front and rear suspension offer the rider a firmer response plus a plush feel resulting in a comfortable, enjoyable ride.

Ergonomically, the new Suzuki QuadSport moves the rider into a different position that allows more freedom of movement for weight shifting and comfort. The handlebars have been lowered and reshaped and the footrests have been lowered and widened to the same width as the R450.

Additional changes to the 2009 model include other R450 inspired updates that make the Suzuki QuadSport Z-400 the perfect all-around sand, trail and track ATV. No other ATV offers the versatility of the QuadSport Z-400.

"Engineered for Fun", the QuadSport Z-400 offers a combination of trail-riding fun and high-performance attitude that keep it a breed apart in performance, styling and comfort.

The QuadSport Z-400 will be available in September in both white and yellow for $6199 MSRP.