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POLARIS TO ACQUIRE GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS LLC (gem)

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Polaris Acquires GEM Electric Vehicles from Chrysler

Provides future growth opportunities within the low-emission small vehicle market

ATHENS, OHIO–April 25, 2011 — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:  PII) today announced an agreement to acquire Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned Fargo, N.D. based subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC and manufacturer of premium electric-powered vehicles.  GEM is the recognized leader within the low-speed vehicle market, with a well-respected brand and approximately $30 million in sales during the 2010 calendar year.  Since the company was established in 1998, they have placed over 45,000 electric-powered vehicles on the road worldwide.  GEM has developed business-to-business sales expertise within the fleet and government vehicle markets, and has created a competitive advantage with core competencies in make-to-order vehicle fulfillment and mobile service support.

“GEM provides Polaris with an established position in the low-emission small vehicle market and supports Polaris’ strategy of penetrating on-road market segments poised for growth,” said Scott Wine, Polaris chief executive officer. “We are excited about the outlook for growth within this market space, and are looking forward to developing even stronger growth prospects for the GEM business.”

“Our vision is to accelerate profitable sales growth for GEM, by combining Polaris’ strength in new product innovation with the most-recognized brand in the low speed vehicle market space,” said Mike Jonikas, Vice President of the On-Road Vehicle Division.  “These new product efforts for GEM will be supported by an expanded distribution presence within select domestic and international markets.”

The agreement to acquire GEM will officially close within the next 60 days once Polaris secures the required state sales certifications to sell GEM products.  During this interim period, since Polaris will not yet have officially acquired GEM, operations will proceed as usual and Polaris will continue to learn and understand the GEM business through information exchange.  Following this interim period, Polaris will be in a position to outline specific plans for the GEM business.

More images and information on GEM vehicles available at: http://www.gemcar.com/media/default.asp?ID=308

About Polaris

Don Wood Polaris, Athens, Ohio, is the authorized Polaris dealer in the area for off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Polari Ranger SideX Side vehicles and Victory motorcycles. Don Wood Polaris is one of the nation’s largest online sources of Polaris parts and accessories.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from Don Wood Polaris, Athens, Ohio.

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See the wildlife in the showroom at Don Wood Polaris

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Wildlife in Showroom at Don Wood Polaris, Athens, Ohio

You don't see this every day! --Except at Don Wood Polaris, Athens, Ohio

The surprised looks on their faces say it all. Customers checking out things at Don Wood Polaris, Athens, Ohio, expect to find a big selection of Polaris side-by-sides, ATVs, accessories and a huge parts selection. But their jaws drop when they come face to face with deer, huge racks, wolves and other wildlife throughout the showroom.

Up Close and Personal: Don Wood Polaris and Wildlife in Showroom

The team at Don Wood Polaris spared no time and effort in creating a great environment to display all the new models. “Most of our customers love the outdoors, including hunting and fishing. So we redesigned the showroom to bring the outdoor experience to our floor displays,” said Scott Carpenter, Sales Manager. “Everyone is invited to take a look and let us know what you think.”

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Polaris RZR 4 Crowned “UTV of the Year”

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Polaris Ranger RZR 4 Awarded "UTV of the Year"

Polaris RZR 4 Crowned “UTV of the Year”

1-10-11, ATHENS, OHIO – The Polaris RZR 4 was named “UTV of the Year” in a contest hosted by UTVUnderground.com & UTVGuide.net, and sponsored by Black Rhino Performance. The industry’s first four seat sport UTV beat out twelve other UTVs to claim top honors in the first ever UTV of the Year contest.

This vote really goes to show that UTVs are really family-based vehicles and that Polaris really hit a home run when they introduced the RZR 4 just last year.

Participants in the voting on UTVUnderground.com were all in the running for some great prizes from Black Rhino Performance.

“Polaris saw a market for a multi-passenger Sport vehicle at a significantly lower price than an expensive Sand Car or Rail,” said Eric Nault, product manager for RANGER RZR 4. “The RANGER RZR 4 fills that need for a Sport Side-by-Side experience for multiple passengers.” The RANGER RZR 4 has all the performance and attributes of the RANGER RZR family and the ability to carry four people. With a powerful 800cc High Output Twin EFI engine, the RANGER RZR 4 has a class-leading power-to-weight ratio and strong acceleration. Its 60-inch/152.4cm width coupled with RANGER RZR’s patented design that places the engine behind the back seat for the lowest center of gravity, makes the RANGER RZR 4 more agile than most competitive two-seat Side-by-Sides. At 1,255 lbs/569.3 kg., it’s also lighter than many two-passenger vehicles.

“Customer response to the RANGER RZR 4 is great,” said Jeff Wood, President of Don Wood Polaris, Athens, Ohio. “The 4-seater lets everyone go along for the fun, and the performance is impressive because of the RANGER RZR 4′s light weight.”

Polaris Ranger RZR 4 Features:

  • 800 Twin Cylinder High Output EFI Engine
  • Industry-Leading 12 in. (30.5 cm.) Long-Travel Suspension
  • Fox Podium X® 2.0 Racing Shocks with Piggyback Reservoirs
  • Rolled Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
  • Maxxis® Bighorn® 26 in. Radial Tires With 12 in. Aluminum Rims
  • Top Speed – 61 mph

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Black Friday Prices: Polaris Jackets, Vests, Apparel for Men and Women On Sale NOW

Monday, November 22nd, 2010
BARRIER FLEECE JACKET & VEST
Dial up the warmth and comfort with the Barrier Fleece Jacket and Vest. Its 100% polyester fleece inner layer retains body heat to keep a rider comfortable.

Black November Price: $59.99. (Vests from $42.49 and accessories, parts and apparel for Men, Women and Kids at DonWoodPolaris.com

  • 100% Polyester, anti-pill microfleece
  • Jackets with drop tail hem & elastic drawcord
  • Left chest pocket

CHECK OUT DonWoodPolaris.com for hundreds of other gift ideas for Men, Women…and the Kids, too!

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Get In or Get Out: 3,500# Polaris Winch On Sale Now

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

    Tame the toughest terrain with a 3,500# Polaris Winch from Don Wood Polaris, Athens, Ohio. The one with enough guts to pull you in, up or out…OR to help your buddies back to civilization.

  • 50′ of cable, with a 3,500 lb.-rated pull
  • Rugged 1.2 hp motor, sealed for extreme conditions
  • Includes roller fairlead, hook, strap
  • Integrates with all Polaris Brushguard systems

Don Wood Polaris has the Winch to fit your model.

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Oil Kits on Sale Now: Protect Your Engine with the Right Oil Kit — On Sale Now!

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Oil Change Kits on Sale Now: Keep it Running Stronger and Longer

We recommend changing ATV and Side-by-Side oil after every 100 hours of use, or more often after severe use (water, mud, extreme heat or cold). This convenient kit contains everything neede.

Kit includes: 2 one-quart bottles of PS-4 PLUS, 4-cycle synthetic engine oil, oil filter, oil changing instructions. Don Wood Polaris has the right kit for your ride.

Changing oil often may be the fastest, easiest, cheapest way to keep your beast running stronger and longer.

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On Sale Now: Add Nerf Bars to your Polaris Outlaw for Protection & Safety

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Polaris Outlaw Lookin' Good with Nerf Bars: a Smart Move

Nerf Bars on Sale Now at Don Wood Polaris. Designed to provide added protection and safety for your Polaris Outlaw. Made of 1-1/4″ brushed aluminum tubing, rugged steel mounting plates, and replaceable and adjustable nylon netting. Hey, they even look good, too!

Integrated mounting points for installation

Webbing stays inside nerf bar for extra protection

Already have the Nerf Bars? Great! Get just the replacement webbing if you like at Don Wood Polaris.

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Lock & Ride Dual Gun Scabbard Mount II: safe, secure and room for the dogs, gear and tools

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Secure the guns and carry your gear at the same time with Polaris Lock& Load system for your Ranger

Scure and protect the guns and leave plenty of room for the dogs and gear with the Polaris Lock& Ride Dual Gun Scabbard Mount ll from DonWoodPolaris.com. Keeps the cargo area open to carry whatever you need, all year around.

  • Securely holds two gun scabbards (sold separately)
  • Tubular metal crossbar for strength and durability
  • Exclusive Lock & Ride® quick-attach system for easy on/off
  • Mounted high to accommodate dog kennels
  • AVAILABLE NOW AT DonWoodPolaris.com

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Jagged X Back in Action at Best in the Desert’s Blue Water Grand Prix

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Minneapolis, May 18, 2010– Just three short weeks since the catastrophic fire at the Silver State 300 race where the Jagged X / Polaris racing 1919 race car literally burnt to the ground, the team rebounded to a second place finish in the Best in the Desert Blue Water Grand Prix, in Parker, Arizona.

Jagged X raced their Project X Monster Rock RANGER RZR as an interim race car. While the car had a good deal of the required structure in place it still required some long nights and some hard work to ready transform the purpose-built rock crawler into a competitive desert racer.

The Parker race was problem-free from flag to flag. This is the team’s only race with a full field land rush start where they came up a bit short and fell into the pack around sixth. After two laps, Brandon Schueler and co-pilot Mike West battled their way into the second place position but could not quite reel in the first place runner before time ran out.

With the points chase for the BITD championship very tight, Jagged X looks toward August and the famed “Vegas to Reno” to kick off the second half of the season.

Jeff Wood, President of Don Wood Polaris, supports the Jagged X project that is sponsored by Polaris Industries, Mountain States Contracting, Elka Suspension, CR Designs, S&S Off Road, Simpson Products, ATL Fuel Systems, Tire Balls, MTA, Vision X Off Road, OMF Performance, Affordable Powder Coat, Robby Gordon Off Road, Trophy Engineering, Fullbore Innovations.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from DonWoodPolaris.com

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Rath Racing’s Casey Martin Takes Polaris to Podium at Ballance MX Park

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Polaris Takes Rath Racing to Podium

Minneapolis, April 20, 2010 – Rath Racing is on a roll! The weekend after Daryl Rath and his Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EPS took the “4×4 Open” points lead in GNCC, Casey Martin and his Outlaw 450 hit the podium with a second place overall in the “Pro Am Production” class, at the AMA National MX series’ Ballance Moto X, at Bowling Green, Kentucky. Don Wood Polaris pledges its continued support of Polaris racing programs.

As Casey stood on the podium he stated, “I knew this is where we would get this bike, it has been great working with Rath Racing and Polaris in putting together a winning program. Every weekend I feel better and faster on this Outlaw and I am looking forward to being up here again. I also want to thank all the sponsors behind us that have put in the effort with their support to get us here.”

Martin’s weekend showed promise from the beginning, where he laid down some nice lap times and qualifying Motos. The Pro Am Production classes are stacked with more than double the riders contending in the Pro Class and with time qualifying only putting 18 into the main a event, a LCQ was needed to fill the gate. Martin’s time in his practice session moved him into the main events.

He piloted his Polaris Outlaw off the gate and into the mix of front runners during Moto 1, running a solid Moto he clicked off laps to finish in the third spot. Hoping for a repeat of Moto 1 Martin had a good gate pick and once again came out in the top five, he continued to work his way forward and finished with another third place putting him 3-3 for the day and sending him to the podium on the second step.

“Polaris is really excited about the first Pro Am MX podium of the year,” said Donna Beadle, race team manager for Polaris Racing. “Casey has been working hard to dial in his Outlaw 450 and this is just the beginning of what we feel will be a successful racing year for the team.”

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