Polaris Racers Sweep the Podium, with
Doug Mittag and Dallas Gonzalez
Securing Second and Third in Modified RZR Pro R's, While RZR
Factory Racing Driver Max Eddy Jr. Finished Fourth in RZR Pro R
Factory
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 3, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- This past Saturday, the 2025 UTV racing season
officially kicked off at King of the Hammers (KOH) with the 6th
annual Desert Challenge, and RZR Factory Racing's Brock Heger wasted no time picking up where he
left off after his history-making win at the prestigious Dakar
Rally. Proving once again that he's unstoppable behind the wheel of
his RZR Pro R Factory, Heger delivered a dominant wire-to-wire
performance to secure his second consecutive victory at the event,
claiming the overall UTV win in the UTV Open class during the
Limited Race.
In addition to Heger, Polaris-supported racers dominated the
event, securing nine of the top ten positions, including a podium
sweep. Doug Mittag and Dallas Gonzalez claimed second and third places
in their modified RZR Pro Rs, while RZR Factory Racing driver
Max Eddy Jr. finished fourth in his
RZR Pro R Factory. Wayne and Kristin
Matlock secured sixth and seventh place, respectively, with
Mikey Kelly in eighth and
Dylan Schmoke landing ninth in his
orange RZR Pro R Factory. Finally, CJ Greaves rounding out the top
ten.
When the four-lap race got underway, Heger started in second,
having secured that position during the qualifier race. He wasted
no time charging to the front, quickly seizing the lead and never
looking back. Heger set a blistering pace, controlling every lap
with confidence and crossing the finish line 3 minutes and 6
seconds ahead of second place. Navigating the rugged Johnson Valley desert terrain with precision,
Heger showcased the unmatched performance and durability of the RZR
Pro R Factory, solidifying its dominance as the ultimate desert
racing machine.
"It's incredible to come back to our home turf after competing
overseas at the Dakar Rally and secure another win," said Heger "We
qualified well, which allowed us to get to the front early and run
our own race. Dakar is about
preservation over two weeks, whereas this event is an all-out
sprint. Regardless of the strategy, my RZR Pro R Factory always
delivers. The vehicle's incredible power made today's victory
possible. It was also a great day for Polaris, with our drivers
securing the top four positions. Next up is the rock race, which
will be a big opportunity for us to put our Polaris back on top. We
have qualifying on Monday and racing on Thursday, so I'm excited to
get back out there."
"What an incredible day for Polaris and the RZR Pro R," said
Alex Scheuerell, RZR Factory Racing
Technical Director. "Continuing our dominance from last season and
Dakar is truly gratifying for
everyone involved. Brock continues to impress us with his
exceptional racing expertise - to tackle the two-week challenge in
Saudi Arabia and then come here
and excel in a full sprint is mind-blowing. Securing nine of the
top ten positions, with outstanding performances from RZR Factory
Racing drivers, as well as Doug
[Mittag], Dallas [Gonzalez],
Wayne and Kristin [Matlock],
Mikey [Kelly] and CJ [Greaves],
underscores why the Pro R platform is the premier side-by-side in
the industry."
In addition to the impressive race results, Polaris announced on
Friday, that the RZR Pro R Factory is now available for
purchase. This groundbreaking race-ready platform, developed by the
RZR Racing division and proven in the world's toughest
competitions, allows hardcore racers to own the same machine that
has secured victories at events like this and the Dakar Rally. As
the industry's only OEM-produced race UTV, the RZR Pro R Factory
boasts race-winning performance, desert-racing design, and
race-optimized technology, making it the ultimate desert racing
machine.
RZR Factory Racing still has some work to do in Johnson Valley
this week, as Heger and Bryce
Menzies take their skills to the UTV Hammers Championship
Race Rock on Thursday, February 6
behind the wheel of modified Gen 1 RZR Pro R Factory machines that
have been specifically tuned to conquer the rock-strewn terrain,
including the iconic Chocolate Thunder.
Featuring reinforced componentry, specially tuned suspension, a
winch, and other enhancements, these machines are designed and
retrofitted to take on the legendary King of the Hammers Rock
Challenge as the drivers aim to put Polaris on top of the
podium.
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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 and 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 nearly 100 countries across the
globe. www.polaris.com
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