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Angela
Butler - Polaris Outlaw 450MXR
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Minneapolis, MN (2/2/2008) - The
Polaris /Lone Star/Eichner Racing team weathered
the storms at Round 1 of the World Off-Road
Championship Series (WORCS) at Speedworld, in
Phoenix, Arizona January 25-27 bringing home
a little sunshine from the
team's initial outing.
With the extreme rain and mud covering the
track at Speedworld, the Polaris Outlaw-mounted
team proved what teamwork is all about.
In championship style, the team effort, captained
by Multi-Time National and World Champion
and ATV racing legend, Doug Eichner, celebrated
their first Pro win of the season with Eichner
winning the Pro Production Class aboard his
Outlaw 525 S while setting the fastest lap
time of the weekend.
New to the WORCS venue and the Polaris Outlaw,
nine-time Womens National
Champion, Angela Butler, blasted her way through
the competition bringing home her first win
of the season in the Womens A class and ran
seventh in the Pro Am Class racing the Outlaw
450. The entire team is very excited about
her future racing the Outlaw and Butler welcomes
the new challenge of the WORCS racing series.
Up-and-coming-superstar, John Shafe, provided
the team with a holeshot start in the Pro
Main aboard the Outlaw 450, with a Yoshimura
enhanced motor and exhaust system, supported
by a FOX Racing Shox suspension set-up. Despite
the less-than-desirable conditions of rain
and mud which ultimately eliminated more than
half the field of competitors, Shafe capably
piloted his Outlaw to a top five, well-earned
finish for his team.
Youth rider and four-time national champion,
Caide Hunt, brought home a top five finish
as well in the 71-90cc Mod class on her nearly-stock
Outlaw 90 MXR. This race provided Hunt with
her first opportunity to climb aboard her
new machine where she held off much of the
competitive field of 17. Hunt's future looks
promising given her big smile following an
incredible ride.
Support Rider and ATV desert racing star,
Mark Speath, piloted the Outlaw 525 IRS to
a second place finish in the Masters 40 A
class. Speath's first competition aboard the
versatile machine has the team looking forward
to this respected campaigner's hard charge
at WORCS Round 2.
In other Polaris WORCS news, Doug Eichner's,
Polaris RANGER RZR,
equipped with FOX Racing Shox, shining, black
Fullbore Innovations body, MasterCraft seats
and harnesses with a red roll cage, arms and
bumpers by Lone Star Racing was almost too
stunning to race. Eichner left the start line
demonstrating incredible speed and talent
that left spectators gasping as he provided
a sensational holeshot start from the 11 SxS
line-up. Eichner continued his hard charge
despite his view being obstructed by his open
hood for much of the race. Co-pilot, support
rider, and good friend, Mark Speath, helped
navigate as Eichner crossed the checkered
flag securing a strong second place finish.
The team expects to be in good order for
the next WORCS race scheduled for February
22-24, in Mesquite, NV.
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, ARC Racing - MX240V
Boots/Corona Boots, Rath Racing, ONE Industries,
Fullbore Innovations, MasterCraft, Smith Optics,
Updog Industries, Golden West Cycle
About Polaris:
With annual 2007 sales
of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs, engineers,
manufactures and markets allterrain 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 Americanmade
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
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