Kristen Matlock Becomes First Woman to Win Overall Utility Terrain
Vehicle (UTV) NA Class Helping Polaris RZR Factory Racing Claim
Two Podium Sweeps in Pro UTV Forced Induction and Pro UTV NA Classes
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Polaris RZR® Factory Racing dominated the historic 50th
BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 for second straight year to build on its
unparalleled 2018 season. After battling through 530 miles of Mexico’s
Baja California Peninsula the team secured two clean sweeps in both the
Pro UTV Forced Induction and Pro UTV NA classes, along with making
history with the first woman to win the overall UTV race at Baja 500.
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Kristen Matlock becomes first woman to win overall Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) NA Class helping Polaris RZR Factory Racing claim two podium sweeps in Pro UTV Forced Induction and Pro UTV NA Classes at the 50th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. (Photo: Business Wire)
Kristen Matlock stole the weekend with an extraordinary performance that
led to a historic class win, being the first women to win the Baja 500
Overall UTV race. Her memorable performance rounded out one of two
podium sweeps for Polaris RZR Factory Racing with her win in the
NA Class. In the Pro UTV Forced Induction class, Polaris RZR Factory
Racing lead the field, with 15 finishers in the event as Branden Sims
took the win followed closely by his teammates of Wayne Matlock and
Jacob Carver.
“The entire Polaris RZR Factory Racing team sends out a big
congratulations to Kristen Matlock on her monumental accomplishment,”
said Matt Boone, RZR and GENERAL Marketing Director at Polaris.
“The Baja 500 is the pinnacle of SxS racing, and watching her and the
entire Polaris RZR Factory Racing team dominate at the historic 50th
race is truly special and will not soon be forgotten.”
This weekend’s victories are a continuation of the team’s incredible
performance this season, which includes top podium finishes at every
major race to date. The team has amassed 27 wins and 67 podiums over the
course of the 2018 season.
The Polaris RZR Factory Racing team is gearing up to take on the
field at the General Tire Vegas to Reno presented by FOX from Aug. 15-18.
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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.
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