Polaris versus Can-Am
The two companies and their increasingly popular side-by-side vehicles are set to battle it out in a four-round national series in 2012In the world of powersports, Polaris and BRP have fought in North America for over 50 years, and now there are plans afoot for a four-round national series in Australia, featuring the Can-An Commander and Polaris RZR side-by-side vehicles.
Round one of the ‘ARC SSV Challenge’ is set down for Calder Park from March 2-4, 2012.
Since the introduction of the side-by-side vehicles, the sport has exploded in North America, with tens of thousands of SSVs now sold each year. In Australia, RZR owners have been welcomed at events all over the country, from the outback races such as Finke Desert Race and Cliffhanger, to KhanaCross and plenty of other events endorsed by CAMS or the Cross Country Drivers Association.
"One of the key things the ARC SSV racing will deliver is a CAMS nationally recognised spec for both brands. By early next year a Polaris RZR owner or a Can-Am Commander owner will be able to enter a host of different CAMS events," said Peter Alexander, Polaris' Managing Director.
"With SSVs offering outstanding consumer value, we have every confidence that we will continue to see rapid growth in this market. Working with the ARC (Australian Rally Championship) and CAMS is a great chance to build the recreational and sporting side of the SSV category, offering powersports enthusiasts a new entry point into the exciting world of off-road racing," said Kym Pardey, BRP Marketing Manager.
Developments of the CAMS spec will be updated in due course, followed by a release of details concerning 2012 ARC race dates, venues and course details.
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