Atlanta-Area Polaris Dealerships Team to Raise Money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp
--Dealerships to donate $10 of each Polaris ATV and RANGER Sale to Kyle and Pattie Petty's Camp and present the Pettys with a special gift before the Golden Corral 500---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: To kick off the 2006 NASCAR racing season at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlanta-area Polaris dealerships have joined forces to raise money for Kyle and Pattie Petty's Victory Junction Gang Camp. Now through April 30, 2006, Atlanta-area Polaris dealerships will donate $10 from each Polaris ATV or RANGER purchase to the camp; with each donation being matched by Polaris Industries. Collection boxes also are available for people interested in making a donation without purchase. As part of the fundraiser, Kyle Petty will make a special appearance at the Polaris display at Atlanta Motor Speedway, before the Golden Corral 500. During the appearance, Polaris will present Petty with a special gift for Victory Junction Gang Camp. Founded by Paul Newman, and Kyle and Pattie Petty, Victory Junction Gang Camp enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically sound environment. Located in Randleman, North Carolina, the 72-acre camp is nestled in the foothills of the Piedmont Triad, featuring rolling terrain with several creeks and woodland streams running through the property. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO: Participating Atlanta-area Polaris dealerships ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEN: Fundraiser runs through April 30 Kyle Petty appearance at Polaris display: Sunday, March 19, 9:30 a.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHERE: Fundraiser: Metro-area Polaris dealerships Kyle Petty appearance: Polaris display, Atlanta Motor Speedway ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDIA Kyle Petty and Pattie Petty are available for interviews. Call NOTE: contact to arrange. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
About Polaris
With annual 2006 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII," and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.