Polaris Acquires Historic Glamis Beach Store And Surrounding Property

(February 22, 2018) - Polaris® Industries Inc. (NYSE:
PII), in partnership with the LeBlanc family, is announcing the
completed purchase of the 166-acres of land and buildings
associated with the historic Glamis Beach Store in
Glamis, California.
"When my father first opened the doors of the Glamis Beach Store in
1979 his mission was to provide Glamis visitors a home base stocked
with all the amenities they need while enjoying the dunes," said
Jeannie "Mama Jeannie" LeBlanc. "It only makes sense to partner
with the leader in the off-road recreational community to carry on
the traditions that he created."
"The LeBlanc family created the iconic establishment within the
dunes community and we are honored to carry that legacy forward,
helping to preserve and protect all that is great about Glamis,"
said Bob Mack, senior vice president of Corporate Development &
Strategy, Polaris.
"For so many riders, the dunes and the Glamis Beach Store are part
of a lifetime of riding memories and we plan to make sure that
riders and visitors can continue to experience all the dunes have
to offer, including a visit to the Beach Store, as a part of their
Glamis adventures for many years to come."
Polaris has partnered with the LeBlanc's in the past, utilizing the
Glamis property to host Camp
RZR for the last six years. This signature event takes
place in late October, serving as a kick off to the dunes riding
season, and a celebration of the riding culture and comradery that
is created among riders. More than 20,000 attended Camp
RZR in 2017 and the acquisition of the property will allow
Polaris to continue to expand the event.
"For the rider and dunes community, the iconic Glamis Beach Store
represents the epicenter of the dunes, so when we were looking for
a location to hold our first Camp RZR we only had one
place in mind," said Craig Scanlon, chief retail and marketing
officer, Polaris Off-Road Vehicles. "To the riders, community and
many at Polaris, Glamis is an extraordinary place and our goal is
to continue the unique aspects that make this area special and to
help it thrive."
Polaris acquired the property from the Estate of Beach Store
founder Eurgene LeBlanc.
Polaris expects to work with Jeannie LeBlanc, other local business
owners, the dunes community and Imperial County officials to
improve the services available in the Glamis riding area, while
preserving the rich history and character of the property.
Glamis is one of the most popular off-road riding areas in the USA
with riders coming from all over the world to experience its
massive sand hills. The Glamis Beach Store has been a central part
of the Glamis experience since 1979 and will continue in operation.