After two weeks of the Dakar 2012 -- the world's toughest off-road race -- the Official Team Polaris/Xtreme Plus and driver Willy Alcaraz proved the RANGER RZR XP 900 is one of a kind. Not only did the team reach the initial goal by crossing the finish line in Lima without any technical issues, it claimed wins in two different classes: T3 and solo.
The No. 374 also finished some of the longest and hardest stages in the top 30, finishing 42 overall in the car class. No doubt, this is a unique and historical performance for Alcaraz, the Polaris RZR XP 900 and Xtreme Plus Team!
"In Puerto Plata, at the start of the race, everybody was amazed to see me alone in my small car. Some of them were even laughing at me!" said Alcaraz. "But days after days, they were less and less smiling when I was overtaking them in the dunes. Even if my top speed was inferior on some trails, the RZR XP was just incredible and fun to drive in the toughest technical section. I managed to stay always in the top 50. This is an incredible result for Polaris, the team and myself!"
"We showed everybody the RZR XP is best lightweight buggy, with a dedicated class (T3) to race. It is very fun to drive and it has amazing capacities when the terrain is becoming technical," said Marco Piana, Polaris/Xtreme Plus Team Manager. "No doubt that a driver with a more expensive car and buggy will start looking at this affordable vehicle to race Bajas, Rallye Raid and Dakar."
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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