[{"id":16607,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/10\/31\/polaris-turns-up-the-boost-with-400-hp-rzr-pro-r-factory-race-machine\/","title":"Polaris Turns Up the Boost With 400-HP RZR Pro R Factory Race Machine","content":"

Polaris is turning up the heat in the UTV racing war with the introduction of the all-new RZR Pro R Factory Boost, a purpose-built race machine packing as much as 400 horsepower and developed specifically for high-speed desert competition. Unveiled at Polaris\u2019 annual Camp RZR event at the Glamis Imperial Sand Dunes, the new RZR Pro R Factory Boost represents the next evolution of Polaris\u2019 race-proven RZR Pro R Factory platform. Polaris says the Pro R Factory Boost is built to go faster, run farther and withstand the punishment of long-distance desert racing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16614\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" The Polaris RZR Pro R Factory boost is built by Geiser Brothers. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAt the heart of the Factory Boost is a race-tuned, turbocharged ProStar Fury 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing up to 400 horsepower. The boosted powerplant is designed to deliver the acceleration needed for starts and passing while maintaining the power required to attack rough terrain at high speeds. The Geiser-built chassis stretches the wheelbase by 6.5 inches to 111 inches, improving high-speed stability and control. Polaris also increased tubing size in key structural areas to provide additional strength and stiffness. The cockpit is two inches wider, giving the driver and navigator more room while creating a feel closer to a purpose-built race car than a traditional side-by-side. The bodywork is constructed entirely from carbon fiber, helping reduce weight while improving aerodynamic performance. Polaris engineers used computational fluid dynamics to study airflow at speeds exceeding 100 mph, leading to a redesigned rear body profile and arched roofline intended to improve airflow at race speeds. A 45-gallon fuel cell replaces the previous 34-gallon system, giving the Factory Boost an estimated range beyond 200 miles and potentially reducing the number of pit stops during long desert races.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16616\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" The Factory Boost uses three-inch FOX internal-bypass shocks. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n\r\nSuspension development remains a major focus of the new machine. The Factory Boost uses three-inch FOX internal-bypass shocks with race-specific components and tuning, including upgraded one-inch shock shafts. The machine also incorporates Polaris' DYNAMIX DVS active suspension system, which manages 12 suspension channels in real time.\u00a0 The electronics package is built around MoTeC hardware, including an upgraded M150 ECU, C127 display and dual power distribution modules. The race machine is also pre-wired for navigation, communications, helmet pumpers and lighting, with provisions for a front-mounted Starlink system.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16618\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" The Polaris RZR Pro R Factory Boost will race at the 2027 King of the Hammers. Photo: Polaris[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe new race machine is also SCORE, AORC and Ultra4 legal, putting it squarely in the mix for multiple forms of high-level off-road competition. The first race for the Polaris Factory Boost will be the 2027 King of the Hammers.","excerpt":"

Polaris is turning up the heat in the UTV racing war with the introduction of the all-new RZR Pro R …<\/p>","date":"October 31, 2026 12:34","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25050008,"title":"RZR Pro R Factory Boost","slug":"rzr-pro-r-factory-boost"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25049680,"title":"sxs","slug":"sxs"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":16563,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/10\/28\/kyle-chaney-joins-polaris-rzr-factory-racing\/","title":"Kyle Chaney Joins Polaris RZR Factory Racing","content":"

Polaris RZR Factory Racing is adding one of the most accomplished and versatile names in off-road racing to its lineup, signing Kyle Chaney to a multi-year racing agreement. Chaney will pilot a Polaris RZR Pro R Factory at King of the Hammers and select premier U.S. off-road events, bringing a championship-caliber r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and proven ability across multiple disciplines to an already dominant factory program.<\/p>\r\nThe signing gives Polaris another proven winner as RZR Factory Racing continues to build on a remarkable run of success in North American off-road racing. The team has captured three consecutive UTV Open championships in the SCORE World Desert Championship and has collected major victories at the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja 400, San Felipe 250, Mint 400, King of the Hammers and Vegas to Reno.\r\n\r\nChaney brings an impressive record of his own. The off-road veteran is a two-time GNCC champion, three-time short-course champion and four-time consecutive UTV King of the Hammers winner. He added perhaps the biggest accomplishment of his career in 2025 when he won the overall King of the Hammers Race of Kings. Chaney became the first driver to win the premier 4400 Unlimited race at King of the Hammers in a UTV-based vehicle, further establishing himself as one of the sport's most versatile competitors.\r\n\r\n\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to join Polaris and RZR Factory Racing,\u201d Chaney said. \u201cI\u2019ve competed against them for years, so I know the level they operate and the drive they have to compete and win each and every race. When the opportunity presented itself, it was a no-brainer to be a part of the program they\u2019re building.\u201d\r\n\r\nChaney\u2019s arrival also sets the stage for an intriguing chapter at King of the Hammers, where he has already established himself as one of the dominant UTV competitors in the event\u2019s history. Now, he\u2019ll take that experience into the Polaris factory program and pursue victories across a broader range of terrain and competition.","excerpt":"

Polaris RZR Factory Racing is adding one of the most accomplished and versatile names in off-road racing to its lineup, …<\/p>","date":"October 28, 2026 06:26","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25047654,"title":"King of the Hammers","slug":"king-of-the-hammers"},{"id":25047657,"title":"Kyle Chaney","slug":"kyle-chaney"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25049640,"title":"polaris factory racing","slug":"polaris-factory-racing"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":16072,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/08\/17\/hardin-wins-heger-dominates-utv-pro-at-reverse-vegas-to-reno\/","title":"Hardin Wins, Heger Dominates UTV Pro at Reverse Vegas to Reno","content":"Eric Hardin captured the overall victory while Brock Heger dominated the UTV Pro class during the historic 2026 Casey Folks Vegas to Reno \u201cThe Other Way\u201d. The 30th anniversary running of the legendary desert race featured a major change, with competitors traveling the course in reverse from Reno to Las Vegas for the first time in the event\u2019s history.\r\n\r\nHardin overcame an early setback to deliver the fastest overall time. After suffering a flat tire during qualifying and starting near the back of the Unlimited Truck 2WD field, Hardin charged through the 505-mile course finishing in 7 hours, 37 minutes and 55.986 seconds. The race was filled with attrition throughout the Nevada desert. Unlimited Truck 4WD contenders Robby and Max Gordon experienced lengthy repair stops, while Bryce Menzies\u2019 race ended early with transmission problems. Several other front-running competitors also lost time to mechanical issues and flat tires. Hardin eventually emerged as the overall leader on corrected time, finishing more than five minutes ahead of Mitch Guthrie and his Ford Raptor T1+ Rally Raid entry. Dave Mason Jr. finished third overall, followed closely by Nic Whetstone and Rally Raid competitor Brian Baragwanath.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_16075\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" 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 www.bitd.com<\/a>","excerpt":"

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\"]\"\" 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\"]\"\" 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\"\" \"\"","excerpt":"

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. The 61-year-old Las Vegas driver posted a time of 4:53:02 to further cement his legacy as one of the sport\u2019s all-time greats. David Payne<\/span> and Larry Roeseler<\/span> claimed the SCORE Trophy Truck Legend class win, while former NASCAR driver Brendan Gaughan<\/span> rallied from an early rollover to take the Class 1 victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15297\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" 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":"

Luke McMillin<\/span> stormed back into victory lane in commanding fashion, capturing the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck win at the …<\/p>","date":"March 30, 2026 22:54","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047900,"title":"brock heger","slug":"brock-heger"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25047751,"title":"san felipe 250","slug":"san-felipe-250"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":15200,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/03\/10\/kyle-jergensen-scores-upset-victory-in-spec-truck-at-mint-400\/","title":"Kyle Jergensen Scores Upset Victory in Spec Truck at Mint 400","content":"The 2026 Mint 400 once again lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most unpredictable off-road races in North America. 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\"]\"\" 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\"]\"\" 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":"

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 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\"]\"\" 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":"

Brock Heger has added yet another trophy to his collection. Heger won Thursday\u2019s Can Am UTV Championship at King of …<\/p>","date":"February 6, 2025 20:23","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047611,"title":"Rock Crawling","slug":"rock-crawling"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25047900,"title":"brock heger","slug":"brock-heger"},{"id":25048035,"title":"cody miller","slug":"cody-miller"},{"id":25047654,"title":"King of the Hammers","slug":"king-of-the-hammers"},{"id":25047665,"title":"koh","slug":"koh"},{"id":25049572,"title":"KOH 2025","slug":"koh-2025"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25047917,"title":"polaris rzr","slug":"polaris-rzr"},{"id":25049763,"title":"UTV Hammers Championship","slug":"utv-hammers-championship"}]},{"id":11879,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/02\/03\/christopher-polvoorde-wins-king-of-the-hammers-unlimited-desert-challenge\/","title":"Christopher Polvoorde Wins King of the Hammers Unlimited Desert Challenge","content":"Christopher Polvoorde has won the Unlimited Desert Challenge at the King of the Hammers. 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 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\"]\"\" 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\"]\"\" 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":"

Christopher Polvoorde has won the Unlimited Desert Challenge at the King of the Hammers. Polvoorde repeated his overall win following …<\/p>","date":"February 3, 2025 12:12","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047900,"title":"brock heger","slug":"brock-heger"},{"id":25048251,"title":"christopher polvoorde","slug":"christopher-polvoorde"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047658,"title":"johnson valley","slug":"johnson-valley"},{"id":25047654,"title":"King of the Hammers","slug":"king-of-the-hammers"},{"id":25047665,"title":"koh","slug":"koh"},{"id":25049572,"title":"KOH 2025","slug":"koh-2025"},{"id":25048555,"title":"kyle jergensen","slug":"kyle-jergensen"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":11935,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/02\/03\/polaris-builds-oem-production-race-ready-rzr\/","title":"Polaris Builds OEM Production Race Ready RZR","content":"Polaris is producing a turn-key \u201crace-ready\u201d RZR Pro R Factory UTV. 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\"]\"\" 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\"]\"\" 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":"

Polaris is producing a turn-key \u201crace-ready\u201d RZR Pro R Factory UTV. The Ultimate UTV will be produced in limited numbers …<\/p>","date":"February 3, 2025 08:41","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25049208,"title":"race","slug":"race"},{"id":25049762,"title":"race ready","slug":"race-ready"},{"id":25047738,"title":"rzr","slug":"rzr"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]}]{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/polaris/feed/json/ -- and add it your reader.", "next_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/polaris/feed/json/?paged=2", "home_page_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/polaris/", "feed_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/polaris/feed/json/", "language": "en-US", "title": "polaris Archives - DirtSportsWorld", "description": "The Voice of Off-Road Motorsports", "icon": "https://i0.wp.com/dirtsportsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-DSW-Web-Icon.png?fit=59%2C59&ssl=1", "items": [ { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16607", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/10/31/polaris-turns-up-the-boost-with-400-hp-rzr-pro-r-factory-race-machine/", "title": "Polaris Turns Up the Boost With 400-HP RZR Pro R Factory Race Machine", "content_html": "

Polaris is turning up the heat in the UTV racing war with the introduction of the all-new RZR Pro R …

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\n", "content_text": "Polaris is turning up the heat in the UTV racing war with the introduction of the all-new RZR Pro R …The post Polaris Turns Up the Boost With 400-HP RZR Pro R Factory Race Machine appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-10-31T12:34:31-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-10-31T12:34:31-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "desert racing", "off-road racing", "polaris", "RZR Pro R Factory Boost", "Side-by-Side", "sxs", "UTV", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16563", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/10/28/kyle-chaney-joins-polaris-rzr-factory-racing/", "title": "Kyle Chaney Joins Polaris RZR Factory Racing", "content_html": "

Polaris RZR Factory Racing is adding one of the most accomplished and versatile names in off-road racing to its lineup, …

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\n", "content_text": "Polaris RZR Factory Racing is adding one of the most accomplished and versatile names in off-road racing to its lineup, …The post Kyle Chaney Joins Polaris RZR Factory Racing appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2026-10-28T06:26:04-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-10-28T06:26:04-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "King of the Hammers", "Kyle Chaney", "polaris", "polaris factory racing", "Side-by-Side", "UTV", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16072", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/08/17/hardin-wins-heger-dominates-utv-pro-at-reverse-vegas-to-reno/", "title": "Hardin Wins, Heger Dominates UTV Pro at Reverse Vegas to Reno", "content_html": "

Eric Hardin captured the overall victory while Brock Heger dominated the UTV Pro class during the historic 2026 Casey Folks …

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\n", "content_text": "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.", "date_published": "2026-08-17T08:57:40-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-08-17T08:57:40-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Best In the Desert", "brock heger", "casey folks", "desert", "eric hardin", "Ford Raptor T1+", "nic whetstone", "off-road", "polaris", "unlimited truck", "UTV", "Vegas to Reno", "Desert Racing", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15985", "url": "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_html": "

Polaris has officially unveiled the 2027 RZR Pro R Boost, the most powerful production side-by-side the company has ever offered. …

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\n", "content_text": "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.", "date_published": "2026-08-04T08:42:31-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-08-04T08:42:31-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "275-horsepower", "polaris", "Polaris Boost", "pro r", "rzr", "Side-by-Side", "UTV", "News", "Rides" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15357", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/04/09/polaris-teams-up-with-cleetus-mcfarland/", "title": "Polaris Teams Up with Cleetus McFarland in Multi-Year Partnership", "content_html": "

Polaris has officially launched a multi-year partnership with YouTube personality and motorsports entrepreneur Cleetus McFarland, a move aimed at bringing …

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\n", "content_text": "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.", "date_published": "2026-04-09T15:01:03-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-04-09T15:01:03-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Cleetus McFarland", "partnership", "polaris", "Side-by-Side", "UTV", "Youtube", "Business", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15295", "url": "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_html": "

Luke McMillin stormed back into victory lane in commanding fashion, capturing the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck win at the …

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\n", "content_text": "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.", "date_published": "2026-03-30T22:54:20-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-03-30T22:54:20-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "baja", "brock heger", "Desert Racing", "off-road", "polaris", "san felipe 250", "score", "trophy truck", "UTV", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=15200", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/03/10/kyle-jergensen-scores-upset-victory-in-spec-truck-at-mint-400/", "title": "Kyle Jergensen Scores Upset Victory in Spec Truck at Mint 400", "content_html": "

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.

\n", "content_text": "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.", "date_published": "2026-03-10T06:42:05-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-03-10T06:42:05-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "adam householder", "brock heger", "Ciaran Naran", "Desert Racing", "kyle jergensen", "las vegas", "Lyndon Snodgrass", "mint 400", "off-road racing", "polaris", "spec truck", "trophy truck", "unlimited truck", "UTV", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=11945", "url": "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_html": "

Brock Heger has added yet another trophy to his collection. Heger won Thursday\u2019s Can Am UTV Championship at King of …

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\n", "content_text": "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.", "date_published": "2025-02-06T20:23:16-08:00", "date_modified": "2025-02-06T20:23:16-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "brock heger", "cody miller", "King of the Hammers", "koh", "KOH 2025", "polaris", "polaris rzr", "UTV Hammers Championship", "News", "Rock Crawling", "UTV" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=11879", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2025/02/03/christopher-polvoorde-wins-king-of-the-hammers-unlimited-desert-challenge/", "title": "Christopher Polvoorde Wins King of the Hammers Unlimited Desert Challenge", "content_html": "

Christopher Polvoorde has won the Unlimited Desert Challenge at the King of the Hammers. Polvoorde repeated his overall win following …

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\n", "content_text": "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.", "date_published": "2025-02-03T12:12:22-08:00", "date_modified": "2025-02-03T12:12:22-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "brock heger", "christopher polvoorde", "Desert Racing", "johnson valley", "King of the Hammers", "koh", "KOH 2025", "kyle jergensen", "off-road racing", "polaris", "trophy truck", "UTV", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=11935", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2025/02/03/polaris-builds-oem-production-race-ready-rzr/", "title": "Polaris Builds OEM Production Race Ready RZR", "content_html": "

Polaris is producing a turn-key \u201crace-ready\u201d RZR Pro R Factory UTV. The Ultimate UTV will be produced in limited numbers …

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