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                                    Arctic Cat / Bi-Polar Powler 
                                  XTZ 1000 Takes 3rd Overall in BITDFully-Modified UTV Class - Best in the Desert 
                                  Series
 
                                Thief River Falls, MN (12/10/2009) 
                              - 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. 
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                                       Bi-Polar 
                                        Racing's Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ 1000 UTV |  “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 For more information on Arctic Cat Prowlers, 
                                log on to www.arcticcat.com 
                                or visit your local dealer. To learn more about 
                                BiPolar Racing, log on to www.bipolarracing.com  Arctic Cat Inc. designs, 
                                engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles 
                                and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under the Arctic 
                                Cat brand name, as well as related parts, garments 
                                and accessories. For more information on Arctic 
                                Cat ATVs, please visit your local dealer or log 
                                on to www.arcticcat.com.
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