Race Proven With Four Straight Wins and a
SCORE Series Championship in 2023, Polaris Factory Racing to Debut
New Race UTV at San Felipe 250
MINNEAPOLIS, March 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up to defend its
dominating 2023 SCORE series Championship season, Polaris Off Road,
the leader in off-road vehicle innovation, will unleash the second
generation of its championship-proven RZR Pro R Factory at the San
Felipe 250. The upgraded iteration boasts an all-new one-piece
chassis, comprising a stronger, stiffer frame, a wide range of
bodywork upgrades, and new and enhanced electronic componentry. The
collective upgrades are the result of ongoing testing, development
and refinement between the Polaris team and drivers over the course
of the team's 2023 Championship season.
Built upon the revolutionary RZR Pro R platform, the Gen 2 Pro R
Factory simply builds on the stock vehicle's optimized fusion of
power, strength, and control. It is the cornerstone of the entire
Polaris Factory Racing operation, now poised to continue its
dominance in 2024.
"Drawing upon key learnings from ongoing adjustments that we
made throughout the 2023 season, our team in Minnesota and California worked succinctly to take the
dominant RZR Pro R Factory, refine it and ultimately elevate it
with the goal of doubling down and winning back-to-back
championships," said Alex
Scheuerell, Polaris Factory Racing Technical Director. "This
machine is the ultimate demonstration of Polaris engineering's
expertise and commitment to pushing the boundaries of off-road
performance."
While the RZR Pro R Factory features premium, race-enhanced
parts, much of the main componentry on the vehicle remains
completely stock, based on the revolutionary RZR Pro R platform.
These stock parts include the ProStar Fury 2.0L engine, front and
rear drive, transmission, power steering rack, wheel bearings, all
CVT components, including belt, plus control arms, front and rear
knuckles, ball joints, and trailing arms. This is a statement to
the true power, strength, and control of the RZR Pro R that
consumers can purchase straight off the showroom floor.
The Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory includes the following race
modifications:
- All-New One-Piece Chassis – Using hard-fought lessons
gathered from the inaugural season of racing, Polaris engineering
set out to improve the strength and ergonomics of the chassis using
the latest in CAD and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) technology.
These efforts resulted in a weight-neutral frame that is stronger,
stiffer, and roomier, with a safety cage that is over two times
stronger than the stringent FIA requirements. These enhancements
collectively improve ergonomics, comfort and vehicle stability..
After the design was complete, Polaris engineering utilized the
expertise of Technique Inc., the sole provider of all NASCAR
chassis, to manufacture the one-piece chromoly chassis using
production weld fixtures.
- Upgraded Front and Rear Bumpers – Equipped with new
removable front and rear bumpers manufactured by Technique Inc.,
these modifications offer increased vehicle protection to handle
the unique challenges of North American desert racing, including
"nerfing," a racing term for bumping someone from behind while
attempting to make a pass. In addition, the new vehicle features
upgraded mounts for spare tire carriers, jack mounts, and tool
kits, allowing the factory racers to confidently tackle each
racecourse, knowing they can get out of tricky situations when
needed.
- New Factory Muffler – The Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory
features an all-new lightweight Polaris-engineered race muffler to
maximize power, limit volume, and refine the tone of the Prostar
Fury 4 banger.
- Improved Cage Design – Based on driver feedback, Polaris
engineered an all-new cage to provide additional strength and
cockpit room for the drivers while also delivering a more
aggressive look.
- Alcon High-Performance Brake System – With its
race-proven technology and world-leading brake systems, Alcon
USA will deliver its
high-performance complete brake systems, including rotors,
opposed-piston calipers, and dual master cylinders to the Polaris
Factory Racing team. To allow drivers to push the machine further
in the harshest conditions, these high-performance brake components
are more durable and designed to resist fade caused by high
temperatures and excessive use.
- DYNAMIX Suspension Control Module – Delivering maximum
control through the roughest terrain, the Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory
features FOX® 3.0 Live Valve X2 Internal Bypass shocks with a new
in-house race-tuned DYNAMIX DV Suspension Control Module. This new
system is precisely calibrated for open desert racing, providing
drivers with four new suspension modes, including Comfort, Baja
Soft, Baja Medium, Baja Firm, allowing them to keep the vehicle
firmly planted through corners and floating across the roughest
whoop sections. These settings were specifically developed based on
race driver feedback.
- MoTeC Components – The naturally aspirated four-cylinder
stock ProStar Fury 2.0L remains at the heart of the RZR Pro R
Factory. However, for GEN 2 Polaris partnered with MoTeC, the gold
standard in off-road racing, to supply race-tuned electronic
componentry, including ECU, electrical power distribution, and
switch panels, which provide endless configuration options and
proven durability when tackling wide-open desert racing.
- Carbon Fiber Prop Shaft – Upgraded from its previous
steel design, the Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory will feature an all-new
aluminum and carbon fiber prop shaft to reduce weight and provide a
higher torque capacity, and quicker acceleration.
- Increased Carbon Fiber Bodywork – In an effort to
increase the vehicle's power to weight ratio and increase
acceleration and overall speed, Polaris engineering focused on
increasing carbon fiber throughout the vehicle's body panels.
- Increased Fuel System –To minimize the frequency of pit
stops, the vehicles will be equipped with an upgraded ATL fuel cell
with a range of up to 200 miles.
- Upgraded Upper Control Arms – Factory-developed, newly
designed upper control arms are stronger and stiffer while allowing
for more adjustability for improved handling.
The inaugural 2023 season saw the Polaris Factory Racing team
and the first-generation RZR Pro R Factory go undefeated at three
SCORE series Baja races, capped off by a highly coveted Baja 1000
victory and a SCORE Pro UTV Open Class Championship for
Brock Heger and Manufacturer's
Championship for Polaris Factory Racing. In addition to its success
in the SCORE series, the Polaris RZR Pro R Factory continued its
success at the start of 2024 with Sebastian Loeb Racing's victory
at the prestigious Dakar Rally and Brock
Heger's victory at the King of the Hammers Desert
Challenge.
For the 2024 season, Polaris Factory Racing drivers Brock Heger, Cayden MacCachren, Max Eddy Jr., and Craig
Scanlon will all be behind the wheel of a new Gen 2 RZR Pro
R Factory machine.
The Polaris Factory Racing team will debut the new generation
race machine at this weekend's San Felipe 250 on March 20-24, followed by the Baja 500
May 29-June 2, Vegas to Reno
August 14-17, the Baja 400
September 11-15, and the Baja 1000
November 12-17, 2024.
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About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports,
Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and
enriching experiences and services that have invited people to
discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954.
Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR®,
Polaris XPEDITION®, and GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles;
Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial
off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and
heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam
quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats,
including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances
the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments,
and accessories. Headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100
countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
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