Tuesday, October 11, 2011

ARMY AWARDS POLARIS INDUSTRIES THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO SUPPLY MILITARY ATVS, SPARE PARTS AND TRAILERS


Minneapolis, September 29, 2011 – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the company has received a $54-million, three-year contract to provide All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), spare parts and trailers to Afghan and Iraqi security forces, the U.S. Government and other allied governments. The contract was received from the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Warren and includes options to extend the contract two additional years. This new contract award follows Polaris’ successful completion on an earlier multi-year contract awarded by the Army in 2007.
“Polaris is proud to serve the U.S. Military and our allies. As the leading supplier of Military ultra-light mobility platforms, we provide our customers the most capable, high performance ATVs. For almost a decade, we have been working with Military customers, all over the world, integrating their unique needs with cost effective mobility solutions,” said Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris Industries. “With more than 3,000 battle proven vehicles deployed in theater, we have developed a strong understanding of our customers’ requirements. This unique position, coupled with our world-class manufacturing operations, allows us to supply vehicles quickly to meet the urgent operational needs of this contract.”
Polaris Defense was created in 2005 to provide a dedicated team focused on solving our warfighter’s mobility challenges, by providing a full range of platforms for military missions. More information about Polaris’ military vehicles can be found at www.polarisdefense.com.

First 2012 Camaro ZL1 Sells For $250,000


The very first 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 produced has officially been sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas for the staggering sum of $250,000. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the YMCA of Southern Nevada.

Rich Hendrick was the lucky winner of the sports car. The first Camaro ZL1 was produced with a Carbon Flash Metallic exterior, and it will be the only one produced with that particular color.
Not only will Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, benefit from owning a piece of automotive history, but his generous big will help the YMCA of Southern Nevada to open its doors many more people who need a helping hand.

“Our family has been involved with the YMCA for more than 25 years,” said Greg Heinrich, president of Fairway Chevrolet. “In that time, I have seen firsthand how the ‘Y’ helps young people, families, and seniors in our community. Today, the community’s dependence on the YMCA of Southern Nevada is greater than ever, with the Y sponsoring one out of four members.

The 2012 Camaro ZL1 was inspired by the legendary 1969 Camaro ZL1, of which only 69 were produced. It was the most exclusive and elite Camaro in history, and it was even recently voted the “best Chevy of all time” in an online contest.

“Like the original, the 2012 Camaro ZL1 introduces a performance benchmark for the street and the track,” said Russ Clark, marketing director for Chevrolet performance cars. “Offering the 69th Camaro ZL1 at auction was a fitting tribute to the 1969 model, and a great way to benefit such a worthy cause as the YMCA.”