RED BULL GRC ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF NEW POLARIS GRC CLASS

Polaris GRC, the highly anticipated new class for
side-by-side vehicles in Red Bull GRC competition will feature the
all-new Polaris
RZR® RS1, the most agile RZR ever. This
driver-focused platform is ideal for rallycross racing and will
compete on the full schedule of the Red Bull GRC season in a
12-race championship.
"This class opens up GRC rallycross racing to a whole new world of
competitors and we're sure that our future champions will be born
in this class," said Colin Dyne, Red Bull GRC CEO.
To prepare the Polaris
RZR RS1 for GRC competition, certain modifications are
required focused primarily around driver safety and making the
vehicle ready for wheel-to-wheel GRC racing. All vehicles must be
fitted with the Polaris GRC Competition Pack, developed in
partnership with PJ's Performance in Scottsdale, AZ headed by
off-road, Indycar, IMSA and NASCAR driver PJ Jones. The Competition
Pack includes a custom roll cage, racing seat, wide-track
suspension, brakes and performance modifications and is available
on a first-come, first served basis for $28,500, the series will
open reservations on March 13th for all interested
parties.
Polaris GRC will also be fully supported with trackside service
provided at each round of the Polaris GRC championship featuring
technical assistance and spare parts available to all
competitors.
With one of the best media packages in the world
of motorsports, all Polaris GRC rounds will be aired on NBC
television and a soon to be announced Turner digital platform. Fans
can also follow all the action and get live timing and scoring
updates through the GRC app (available in the Android and Apple app
stores under: GRC Series), social media (FB, Twitter, YouTube and
Instagram) and the series website www.redbullglobalrallycross.com.
The 2018 schedule for the Polaris GRC championship is as
follows:
Rounds 1-2: Buffalo, NY (June 9-10)*
Round 3: New Orleans, LA (June 23-24)
Rounds 4-5: Los Angeles, CA (July 7-8)*
Rounds 6-7: Indianapolis, IN (August 11-12)*
Rounds 8-9: Atlantic City, NJ (August 25-26)*
Round 10: Seattle, WA (September 15-16)
Rounds 11-12: Lydden Hill, UK (October 27-28)*
For More Information or to Reserve Your Seat
Contact: Jeff Swoboda jswoboda@redbullglobalrallycross.com
+1(310)570-8869
About Red Bull Global Rallycross
Created to produce the most exciting action in all of motorsport,
Red Bull Global Rallycross combines the best elements of stage
rally, off-road and circuit racing in a fan-friendly environment.
International superstars battle wheel-to-wheel over dirt, gravel,
and the series' signature 70-foot jump. For more information visit
http://www.redbullglobalrallycross.com.
About Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader
that has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor
enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2017 sales of $5.4
billion, Polaris' innovative, high-quality product line-up includes
the RANGER®, RZR® and
Polaris GENERAL⢠side-by-side off-road vehicles; the
Sportsman® and Polaris ACE® all-terrain
off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize and
heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; and
Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback®
and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding
experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a
growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerica Auto Parts.
Polaris' presence in adjacent markets globally include military and
commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles.
Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100
countries across the globe. Visit www.polaris.com for more information.