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Mitch Guthrie finished second in the Vegas to Reno event, debuting a Ford Raptor T1+ Rally Raid vehicle. Photo: Best in the Desert.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nGuthrie\u2019s second-place finish was particularly notable as the Ford Raptor T1+ made its North American debut at Vegas to Reno. Baragwanath also brought Dakar Rally machinery to the event, giving the race an international rally-raid flavor.\r\n\r\nBrock Heger added another impressive victory to his 2026 season, winning the UTV Pro class and finishing seventh overall. The Polaris RZR Factory Racing driver completed the course in 7:51:29.311, securing his second American Off-Road Racing Championship victory in as many starts after previously winning the Mint 400. \u00a0Cody Bradbury moved into second place in UTV Pro, while four-time Vegas to Reno winner Blurton settled for third. Heger and Bradbury were the only UTV Pro competitors to complete the race in under eight hours. Eric\u2019s nephew, Cole Hardin, earned his first Unlimited Truck SPEC class victory, beating Conner McMullen by just over 18 seconds. RJ Stidham completed the class podium, keeping the championship battle alive heading into the season finale. In the two-wheel motorcycle classes, Cian Naran beat JCR Honda\u2019s Preston Campbell for the win.\r\n\r\nFull results are available on at Eric Hardin captured the overall victory while Brock Heger dominated the UTV Pro class during the historic 2026 Casey Folks …<\/p>","date":"August 17, 2026 08:57","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047636,"title":"Best In the Desert","slug":"best-in-the-desert"},{"id":25047900,"title":"brock heger","slug":"brock-heger"},{"id":25049383,"title":"casey folks","slug":"casey-folks"},{"id":25047847,"title":"desert","slug":"desert"},{"id":25049200,"title":"eric hardin","slug":"eric-hardin"},{"id":25049614,"title":"Ford Raptor T1+","slug":"ford-raptor-t1"},{"id":25049654,"title":"nic whetstone","slug":"nic-whetstone"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25047731,"title":"unlimited truck","slug":"unlimited-truck"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"},{"id":25047893,"title":"Vegas to Reno","slug":"vegas-to-reno"}]},{"id":15985,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/08\/04\/polaris-unleashes-275-horsepower-2027-rzr-pro-r-boost\/","title":"Polaris Unleashes 275-Horsepower 2027 RZR Pro R Boost","content":"Polaris has officially unveiled the 2027 RZR Pro R Boost, the most powerful production side-by-side the company has ever offered. Designed to push the limits of off-road performance, the new model produces an impressive 275 horsepower thanks to the addition of a turbocharged version of Polaris' 2.0-liter ProStar Fury engine.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15988\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Polaris-Boost_Front-1024x677.jpg\")
The Polaris Boost has 275-horsepower. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n
A 66-millimeter Garrett turbocharger and liquid-to-air intercooler helps deliver 50 more horsepower than the naturally aspirated Pro R while maintaining performance at elevations of up to 10,000 feet. \u00a0Engineers also upgraded the continuously variable transmission (CVT), strengthened the driveline, enlarged the half shafts, and redesigned the cooling system to handle the additional power and torque. A roof-mounted air intake directs airflow to the rear-mounted radiator, helping maintain consistent performance in extreme conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15990\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Polaris-Boost_Roof-1024x427.jpg\")
The Polaris boost features a roof-mounted air intake to direct airflow to the rear-mounted radiator. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe 2027 Pro R Boost will be available in both Ultimate and Ultra trim levels, with the latter receiving Polaris' advanced Dynamix DVS suspension system, active sway-bar technology, carbon-fiber components, and BFGoodrich tires. Pricing begins at $49,999 for the two-seat Ultimate model, while four-seat and Ultra variants command higher price tags. Deliveries are expected to begin in November.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Polaris-Boost_Side-Panel-1024x427.jpg\")
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Polaris has officially unveiled the 2027 RZR Pro R Boost, the most powerful production side-by-side the company has ever offered. …<\/p>","date":"August 4, 2026 08:42","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25049947,"title":"275-horsepower","slug":"275-horsepower"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25049946,"title":"Polaris Boost","slug":"polaris-boost"},{"id":25048550,"title":"pro r","slug":"pro-r"},{"id":25047738,"title":"rzr","slug":"rzr"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":15357,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/04\/09\/polaris-teams-up-with-cleetus-mcfarland\/","title":"Polaris Teams Up with Cleetus McFarland in Multi-Year Partnership","content":"Polaris has officially launched a multi-year partnership with YouTube personality and motorsports entrepreneur Cleetus McFarland, a move aimed at bringing new content, experiences, and energy to the off-road community.\u00a0 The collaboration pairs the global powersports leader with one of the most recognizable grassroots figures in motorsports. Known for his high-octane events and loyal fanbase, McFarland whose real name is Garrett Mitchell has built a massive following through his YouTube channel and his Florida-based venue, Freedom Factory.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe are big fans of Cleetus and the community he has built. We couldn\u2019t just watch from the outside; we had to be a part of it,\u201d said Reid Wilson, President of Polaris Off-Road Vehicles. \u201cHe brings a level of energy, passion and authenticity that reflects what American motorsports is all about, and we look forward to supporting a community that shares our love for performance and adventure.\u201d\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/OVMF9vCxNKk?si=6na80psaeAgWMmLs\r\n\r\n \r\n
Through the agreement, Polaris will support McFarland\u2019s growing slate of content and live events, while integrating its off-road vehicles into his projects. The partnership is expected to deliver new fan-focused experiences, both on-screen and in person, centered around accessibility and the thrill of powersports. Fans can expect to see McFarland and his team put Polaris machines through their paces across a variety of formats, from custom builds and racing content to large-scale events hosted at the Freedom Factory. The partnership also aims to create new entry points for fans to engage with off-road recreation.<\/p>","excerpt":"
Polaris has officially launched a multi-year partnership with YouTube personality and motorsports entrepreneur Cleetus McFarland, a move aimed at bringing …<\/p>","date":"April 9, 2026 15:01","categories":[{"id":25049633,"title":"Business","slug":"business"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25049869,"title":"Cleetus McFarland","slug":"cleetus-mcfarland"},{"id":25048158,"title":"partnership","slug":"partnership"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"},{"id":25049870,"title":"Youtube","slug":"youtube"}]},{"id":15295,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/03\/30\/score-san-felipe-250-luke-mcmillin-win\/","title":"Luke McMillin Dominates San Felipe 250 to Open 2026 SCORE Season","content":"Luke McMillin<\/span> stormed back into victory lane in commanding fashion, capturing the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck win at the King Shocks 39th SCORE San Felipe 250 to open the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship. The 33-year-old San Diego native completed the grueling 281.5-mile desert course in 4 hours, 29 minutes and 45 seconds aboard his No. 83 Ford Raptor, overcoming scorching conditions to secure his fourth career win at the event and seventh in the premier Trophy Truck class. The victory marked a strong rebound after a winless 2025 season, with McMillin celebrating alongside family near the shores of the Sea of Cortez.\r\n\r\nA total of 232 teams took the green flag in the iconic \u201cBaby Baja,\u201d with 161 reaching the finish for a 69 percent completion rate. The race winds through Northern Baja California and serves as the first of four events in the Mexico-based 2026 championship.\r\n In other action, off-road legend Rob MacCachren<\/span> added to his storied r\u00e9sum\u00e9, earning his 11th San Felipe 250 victory and first in the SCORE Trophy Truck 2WD class. 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Kyle Jergensen delivered a dramatic overall victory in the Unlimited Race across the brutal Nevada desert. The victory marked Jergensen\u2019s first Mint 400 triumph in four years and came after a late-race twist that reshaped the leaderboard. Jergensen completed four laps of the rugged course in 6 hours, 47 minutes, 23.597 seconds, securing the overall win despite competing against trucks with significantly more horsepower.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15201\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] The 2026 Mint 400 once again lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most unpredictable off-road …<\/p>","date":"March 10, 2026 06:42","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047717,"title":"adam householder","slug":"adam-householder"},{"id":25047900,"title":"brock heger","slug":"brock-heger"},{"id":25049855,"title":"Ciaran Naran","slug":"ciaran-naran"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25048555,"title":"kyle jergensen","slug":"kyle-jergensen"},{"id":25047730,"title":"las vegas","slug":"las-vegas"},{"id":25049856,"title":"Lyndon Snodgrass","slug":"lyndon-snodgrass"},{"id":25047688,"title":"mint 400","slug":"mint-400"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25048252,"title":"spec truck","slug":"spec-truck"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"},{"id":25047731,"title":"unlimited truck","slug":"unlimited-truck"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":11945,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/02\/06\/brock-heger-secures-win-at-king-of-the-hammers-utv-championship\/","title":"Brock Heger Secures Win at King of the Hammers UTV Championship","content":"Brock Heger has added yet another trophy to his collection. Heger won Thursday\u2019s Can Am UTV Championship at King of the Hammers. The win marks Hegers third victory in the last few weeks. Heger won at Dakar and the King of the Hammers limited desert race. The 25-year-old racer from California is on a roll!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11946\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Brock Heger has added yet another trophy to his collection. 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Polvoorde repeated his overall win following up where he left off in 2024. Polvoorde qualified for the race on the pole and was out front with clean air when the green flag flew and never looked back.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11880\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Christopher Polvoorde has won the Unlimited Desert Challenge at the King of the Hammers. 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The Ultimate UTV will be produced in limited numbers with just 30 available in 2025. The UTV is being built in partnership with Scanlon Clarke Industries. The build will leverage the years of collaboration with the factory race team.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11937\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"] Polaris is producing a turn-key \u201crace-ready\u201d RZR Pro R Factory UTV. 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The vehicle is inspired by Polaris\u2019 actual race UTV entered in the Dakar Rally, SCORE Baja events and other stateside races.\r\n\r\nThe Polaris Pro R is wrapped in the official purple race livery, with the same graphics package found on Cayden MacCachren\u2019s race vehicle. MacCachren is the current points leader in the SCORE off-road series. The UTV features RZR fang lighting, fresh air intakes, cab radiator deflectors along with heated and vented seats.\r\n\r\n Polaris is releasing a limited-edition RZR Pro R Race Replica side-by-side. The vehicle is inspired by Polaris\u2019 actual race UTV …<\/p>","date":"November 1, 2024 07:16","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25048977,"title":"Cayden MacCachren","slug":"cayden-maccachren"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25049723,"title":"Pro R Race Replica","slug":"pro-r-race-replica"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":10232,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/08\/06\/brock-heger-to-race-at-dakar-for-polaris\/","title":"Brock Heger to Race at Dakar for Polaris","content":"Brock Heger has secured a factory deal to race at the 2025 Dakar Rally. Heger will make his debut appearance at the rally with teammate Max Eddy Jr. as his navigator in the SSV class. Heger secured the 2023 SCORE Pro UTV Open Championship for Polaris and is hoping to bring his driving skills over to Saudi Arabia for the Dakar Rally.\r\n\r\nXavier De Soultrait will also return to the factory team under the Sabastien Loeb Racing (SLR) banner. Both drivers will pilot the special built Gen 2 RZR Pro Factory Machine. \u00a0De Soultrait has an SSV class championship to defend at the rally.\r\n\r\n Brock Heger has secured a factory deal to race at the 2025 Dakar Rally. 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"content_html": " Eric Hardin captured the overall victory while Brock Heger dominated the UTV Pro class during the historic 2026 Casey Folks … The post Hardin Wins, Heger Dominates UTV Pro at Reverse Vegas to Reno appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Polaris has officially unveiled the 2027 RZR Pro R Boost, the most powerful production side-by-side the company has ever offered. … The post Polaris Unleashes 275-Horsepower 2027 RZR Pro R Boost appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Polaris has officially launched a multi-year partnership with YouTube personality and motorsports entrepreneur Cleetus McFarland, a move aimed at bringing … The post Polaris Teams Up with Cleetus McFarland in Multi-Year Partnership appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Luke McMillin stormed back into victory lane in commanding fashion, capturing the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck win at the … The post Luke McMillin Dominates San Felipe 250 to Open 2026 SCORE Season appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. The 2026 Mint 400 once again lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most unpredictable off-road … The post Kyle Jergensen Scores Upset Victory in Spec Truck at Mint 400 appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Brock Heger has added yet another trophy to his collection. Heger won Thursday\u2019s Can Am UTV Championship at King of … The post Brock Heger Secures Win at King of the Hammers UTV Championship appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Christopher Polvoorde has won the Unlimited Desert Challenge at the King of the Hammers. Polvoorde repeated his overall win following … The post Christopher Polvoorde Wins King of the Hammers Unlimited Desert Challenge appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Polaris is producing a turn-key \u201crace-ready\u201d RZR Pro R Factory UTV. The Ultimate UTV will be produced in limited numbers … The post Polaris Builds OEM Production Race Ready RZR appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Polaris is releasing a limited-edition RZR Pro R Race Replica side-by-side. The vehicle is inspired by Polaris\u2019 actual race UTV … The post Polaris Releases Limited-Edition Pro R Race Replica appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Brock Heger has secured a factory deal to race at the 2025 Dakar Rally. Heger will make his debut appearance … The post Brock Heger to Race at Dakar for Polaris appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-SCORE-San-Felipe-250_Heger-1024x683.jpg\")
Brock Heger secured another win for Polaris at the SCORE San Felipe 250. Photo: Get Some Photo\/SCORE[\/caption]\r\n\r\nMexico\u2019s Jorge Sampietro<\/span> repeated in Trophy Truck Spec, and Brock Heger<\/span> led a Polaris sweep in Pro UTV Open, earning back-to-back San Felipe wins. The season-opening race once again showcased the intensity and endurance of desert racing, setting the stage for another competitive year across the Baja Peninsula.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-Mint-400_Kyle-Jergensen-1024x682.jpg\")
Kyle Jergensen secured an overall Mint 400 victory in a Spec truck. Photo: Mint 400[\/caption]\r\n\r\nFor most of the race, two-time defending winner Adam Householder appeared poised to capture a third consecutive Mint 400 victory. However, the grueling desert terrain proved unforgiving. Early in the final lap, Householder was forced to stop for a tire change before suffering a suspension failure that ended his race, opening the door for Jergensen to take control. When the dust settled, Jergensen crossed the finish line more than four minutes ahead of second place Brett Sourapas. Ryan Arciero rounded out the podium in third. \u201cOur game plan was to let them make mistakes,\u201d Jergensen said after the race. \u201cWe made no mistakes\u2014no flats, no nothing. The truck was perfect and the team was perfect. That\u2019s what won us the Mint,\u201d said Jergensen.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15203\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-Mint-400_Brock-Heger-Win-1024x682.jpg\")
Brock Heger captured his second consecutive Mint 400 victory in the Limited Class. Photo: Mint 400.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the Limited Race, Brock Heger delivered another standout performance, capturing his second consecutive Mint 400 victory.Driving a UTV in the Pro class, Heger completed the course in 6:57:56, becoming the first UTV racer to finish the event in under seven hours. The win came against a field of more than 240 competitors and further cemented Heger\u2019s status as one of the top SxS drivers in desert racing. The motorcycle race produced its own dramatic finish, with the duo of Ciaran Naran and Lyndon Snodgrass charging late in the event to take the Open Pro class victory in 7:44:26.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/KOH-2025-UTV-Championship_Brock-Heger-1024x683.jpg\")
Brock Heger has won his third race victory in the last month. Photo: Paolo Beraldi\/King of the Hammers[\/caption]\r\n\r\nHeger driving a Polaris RZR started third behind Kyle Chaney and Ronnie Anderson. It didn\u2019t take long for Heger to take control of the race and drive to victory. \u00a0Heger\u2019s time on course was 3-hours, 57-minutes on course. \u201cWhat a cool way to finish out Hammers, this is something I have never won, it\u2019s been a longtime coming for Polaris,\u201d said Heger. He also hinted as possibly racing in the 4400-class next year.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11948\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/KOH-2025-UTV-Championship_Cody-Miller-1024x683.jpg\")
Cody Miller finished second at the UTV Hammers Championship. Photo: Paolo Beraldi\/King of the Hammers[\/caption]\r\n\r\nCody Miller and Nathan Parker finished second and third out of a total field of 128 UTVs at the Hammers UTV Championship.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-King-of-the-Hammers-Desert-Race_Christopher-Polvoorde-1024x683.jpg\")
Christopher Polvoorde won the Unlimited Desert race at King of the Hammers for the second year in a row.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cIt feels good. It was a long day and a rough course, but it was a lot of fun, though. Mike Kim and I and the team went in with a plan and stuck to it and now we are here,\u201d said Povoorde at the finish line.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11882\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-King-of-the-Hammers-Desert-Race_Kyle-Jergensen-1024x683.jpg\")
Kyle Jergensen won the Spec class at the King of the Hammers.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11883\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-King-of-the-Hammers-Desert-Race_Heger-1024x683.jpg\")
Brock Heger, fresh off a Dakar win took the victory in the King of the Hammers Limited Desert race.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOver in the Spec class or T2, Kyle Jergensen claimed the win. Jergensen was also second overall in Sunday\u2019s race. In Saturday\u2019s limited race event, Brock Heger brought home the victory in his Polaris RZR. Heger is fresh off of an overall UTV victory at the Dakar Rally.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Polaris-Factory-Race-RZR-Interior-819x1024.jpg\")
The inside of the Polaris race ready RZR features a MoTeC performance data logger. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n\r\nScanlon Clarke Industries will manage all sales, support and technical assistance with the UTV\u2019s. Racers will have all the resources they need maintain reliability with the vehicles. \u201cThe RZR Pro R Factory represents the pinnacle of Polaris\u2019 off-road innovation, offering off-road racers and teams a unique opportunity to own a purpose-built machine designed to win,\u201d said Reid Wilson, President of Polaris Off Road. \u201cSince its debut, we\u2019ve received incredible interest and demand for the vehicle from other teams, fueled by its unmatched track record. By making this vehicle available, we\u2019re empowering more teams to elevate competition and set a new standard for off-road racing, further reinforcing Polaris\u2019 leadership in the industry.\u201d\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_11939\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Polaris-RZR-Race-Ready-Overview-819x1024.jpg\")
The race ready Polaris UTV features a high-strength steel chassis. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe race ready UTV\u2019s feature a high-strength steel chassis, carbon fiber body panels and 130L fuel cell approved for racing. There are also carbon Kevlar Sparco seats and integrated steering wheel. The vehicle is also equipped with a MoTeC system for control and performance data logging. The Polaris race ready RZR rings in at a price tag of $139,999.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/RZR-Pro-R-Race-Replica-Limited-Edition-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe limited-edition Pro R Race replica comes with 15-inch Method Race wheels on 32=inch BFG tires. You also get both a Rigid front lightbar and Rigid rear chase light. There is also a Rockford Fosgate Stage 6 Audio system along with Polaris signature front and rear bumpers.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe RZR Pro R Race Replica is a truly special vehicle that embodies Polaris\u2019 deep-rooted passion for racing and the flat-out dominance of our Polaris Factory Racing team,\u201d said Reid Wilson, Vice President and General Manager of Polaris Off Road Vehicles. \u201cNot only is racing integral to our history and our DNA, it continues to be the ultimate proving ground for all RZR vehicles and their amazing capabilities, which allows us to deliver our customers with the best sport side-by-sides on the market. This limited-edition model celebrates that success, while also acknowledging the incredible support of our sponsors who drive our racing program forward.\u201d","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Xavier_De_Soultrait_Dakar-1024x696.jpg\")
\r\n\r\n\"Securing the win last year was not only a monumental achievement for Polaris and SLR, but also a profound and dramatic demonstration of the performance, sophistication and sheer toughness of our RZR Pro R Factory platform,\" said Alex Scheuerell, Polaris Factory Racing Technical Director.","excerpt":"