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ARCTIC CAT/BI-POLAR FINISHES THIRD OVERALL IN
BEST-IN-THE-DESERT SERIES
Prowler XTZ
Takes on the Fully-Modified UTV Class
Thief River Falls, Minn. (Dec. 10, 2009) – By
any stretch of the imagination, the goal for
Arctic Cat/ Bi-Polar Prowler race team for the
2009 race season was daunting: Compete against
fully-modified UTVs in the seven-event
Best-In-The-Desert (BITD) off-road race series
using a stock Prowler XTZ 1000 H2. And by any
measure, third place overall is an exceptional
accomplishment.
“We came into this series committed to show
the world that the major stock components
comprising a Prowler XTZ can run with the wild,
one-off creations that our competition use,”
said team owner/driver Jim Creagan of Yacolt,
Wash. “Aside from the required roll cage, extra
lighting and King shocks, our Prowler is stock,
including the engine, axles and suspension arms.
That makes it very satisfying to blow past the
other guys.”
While the 1000 H2 EFI engine delivered speeds
the fully-modified UTVs couldn’t match, BITD
races throw down wicked-rough routes of rocks,
holes, ledges, drop-offs and miles of whoops.
Nevertheless, the Arctic Cat/ Bi-Polar team
attacked each race in the Nevada desert with the
same go-for-it attitude that delivered a 1-2
finish in last year’s Baja 1000 off-road race.
Two second-place finishes in the series’ longest
races proved the durability of the team and
Prowler, while top-fives at other events showed
their consistency. Seven races entered, seven
finished for third place overall series, which
is an accomplishment few teams can claim.
Just as impressive, this was the first season
of racing the BITD series for the team.
“Knowing the race courses makes a huge
difference,” remarked Creagan. “With a year’s
experience, we’ll return next year in a better
position to challenge for race wins and the
series championship.”
The team’s success coupled with the Prowler’s
outstanding durability was an impressive
combination that drew the immediate respect of
other racers.
“The Nevada desert is an unforgiving place,”
said Ted Bettin, Arctic Cat ATV Race
Coordinator. “For a first-year effort, to finish
every race and take third overall in the series
proves the best-in-class performance and
durability of our machines.”
The Arctic Cat/ Bi-Polar race team is
sponsored by Arctic Cat, GBC Motorsports,
TrailReady Beadlock Rims, Tire Balls, Vision X
Lighting, King Shocks and Dragonfire Racing
About Arctic Cat
Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls,
Minn., designs, engineers, manufactures and
markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and
snowmobiles under the Arctic Cat® brand name, as
well as related parts, garments and accessories.
Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ
National Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.”
More information about Arctic Cat and its
products is available on the Internet at
www.arcticcat.com.
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