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Factory Polaris Rath Duro Team
2009 Season
Recap and 2010 Plans!
The Factory Polaris Rath Duro Team had a busy
2009 season tearing up race tracks, and what a
successful season they have had. The Rath team
has put their machines on the podium and top of
their classes multiple times in multiple series.
They have taken home wins in all disciplines
this season including Cross Country, MX,
Supermoto, Ice Racing and TT. This team knows
what it takes to put their winning Polaris ATVs
out front and on top.
The Rath team has enjoyed success with both
the Outlaw 450 MXR and the all-new Sportsman 850
XP with Power Steering.
The Rath Outlaw 450 MXR's with Daryl Rath and
Casey Martin piloting them, have taken wins in
Supermoto, TT and MX respectively. Martin even
holds the honor of the highest place finish at
the Pro Am Level in the AMA ATV MX National
Series with his amazing third place overall
finish at the final round on MX at Loretta
Lynn's. Since then, Martin has continued his
winning ways competing in a winter series close
to his hometown in Frenchburg, KY, while
training for next season. Martin once again will
be contending for the 2010 AMA ATV MX Pro Am
Championship in a class stacked with talent.
When asked about his thoughts on 2010 Martin
said, “I plan on racing throughout the winter
season to train for 2010. The Outlaw 450 MXR has
been awesome. I made the switch mid-season and
while it may have taken me a round or two to get
comfortable, I can say I am feeling 100 percent
aboard this machine.”
Daryl Rath added, " With the double schedule
we ran in 2009, Jennifer was going to all the MX
races and myself to the XC events. I had the
first opportunity to watch Martin compete at
Loretta Lynn’s and he was amazing. He put his
head down and charged the entire race. I
couldn't ask for a more determined young rider
to be part of my team. It was extremely clear we
have this bike figured out and Casey is getting
comfortable, and I am glad to have him back on
the roster for 2010 and will enjoy watching him
head for the front."
The Rath Sportsman 850 XP piloted by Daryl
Rath has taken the wins in the AMA National Hare
Scramble Series and the IATVHSS Series in the
“Utility Unlimited” class. Rath also has
finished in the top three of his respective
class at the GNCC Cross Country Nationals a
remarkable eight times, giving Rath the third
place overall in the” Utility Unlimited” class,
along with earning a “Top Ten” National Ranking
in the Overall Morning Class.
"We have a lot to be proud of and worked hard
to get those results. We took a brand new bike
and finished top three, it is amazing what can
be done with good people behind you and
supporting your drive to win. There will be no
off-season for us as we are already testing and
make additional improvements for 2010," said
Rath.
Cody Anderson also enjoyed his first year as
a cross country contender on a Sportsman 850 and
was happy about the opportunity. Anderson will
be returning to his MX roots as well and will
return to an Outlaw 450 MXR to compete in the
regional series along with a select number of
AMA Nationals.
"It allowed me to experience something new
and different and though I am going to return
back to the Polaris Rath MX Team for 2010, it
was a great experience," said Anderson.
Another change for the team in 2010 will be
the return of Rath on an Outlaw 450 MXR for some
non-GNCC conflicting cross country races in
select series.
“I have always been one to race many
different types of ATVs and I still enjoy
challenging myself by racing all across the
board. It is one of the best ways to cross train
which helps me stay on top of the game.” stated
Rath. “ We are excited to bring almost all of
our same sponsors back for 2010, a consistent
program with consistent partners plays a major
role in success.”
“I’m extremely impressed with the
accomplishments of the team this year. It is not
easy to take a whole new quad and make it
competitive the first year out and the success
with the Outlaw 450 MXR and Sportsman 850XP with
EPS in several different venues is a great
testament to the work and dedication of the Rath
team,” said Eric Nault, race team manager for
Polaris. “With how much has been accomplished in
2009, 2010 should be an excellent race year for
the Factory Polaris Rath Duro Team.”
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