POLARIS SWEEPS 2025 MINT 400 AS HEGER CONTINUES HIS DESERT DOMINANCE WITH A COMMANDING OVERALL WIN IN RZR PRO R FACTORY
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Polaris Off Road made history at the 2025 Mint 400 as their RZR Factory Racing team dominated the competition. Brock Heger secured the overall win in the race, leading a remarkable Polaris sweep where RZR drivers claimed the top ten positions in the UTV Pro Open class.
Driving the RZR Pro R Factory, Heger showcased exceptional performance, finishing over seven minutes ahead of second place. The podium was completed by Cayden MacCachren in second and Mitch Guthrie in third, with Max Eddy Jr. securing fourth place - all piloting RZR Pro R Factory machines.
During the four-lap race covering 95-mile circuits, Heger demonstrated impressive speed, reaching 118 mph across the dry lake bed portion. The victory adds to his recent winning streak that includes successes at Baja, Dakar, and King of the Hammers. The team's next challenge will be defending their UTV Pro Open Championships at the 2025 SCORE season opener at San Felipe 250, scheduled for April 2-6.
Positive
- Complete dominance with RZR drivers sweeping top 10 positions in UTV Pro Open class
- Secured all top 4 overall positions in race
- Brock Heger continues winning streak (Baja, Dakar, King of Hammers, now Mint 400)
- Demonstrated superior vehicle performance with 118 mph top speed capability
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- None.
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Polaris Racers Sweep Top Four Overall Positions in Limited Race, with Cayden MacCachren Finishing Second, Mitch Guthrie Securing Third, and Max Eddy Jr. Landing Fourth
RZR Pro R Platform Proves Its Power, Strength, and Control by Claiming All Top 10 UTV Pro Open Class Positions
Further showcasing Polaris' dominance, RZR Racing drivers swept the top ten positions in the UTV Pro Open class and claimed four of the top overall spots in the Limited race. Heger's teammate Cayden MacCachren delivered an impressive second-place finish, followed by Polaris-supported racer Mitch Guthrie in third and fellow RZR Factory Racing driver Max Eddy Jr. in fourth. The top four drivers all piloted RZR Pro R Factory machines, the same Polaris-engineered, race-ready platform made available for purchase at the end of January.
On race day, the starting order was determined by the previous day's qualifying race, placing Heger second off the line when the green flag waved, while MacCachren started fifth,
While Heger controlled the race from the front, fierce battles unfolded behind him among his Polaris teammates. By the end of lap one, MacCachren held fifth, while Eddy had charged through the field into sixth. As the race progressed over the 95-mile laps,
"The past few months have been pretty wild, so adding a Mint 400 win to the list is absolutely incredible," said Heger. "Today went about as smoothly as it gets. The track was brutal, but we were able to get out front early and run without any issues. I can't thank the Polaris team enough for building such an incredible machine—the RZR Pro R Factory continues to blow my mind every race. The power and control it delivers make tackling any terrain feel effortless. I also want to thank the entire SCi crew—our mechanics and support staff put in so much work to make this possible. Overall, it was a great day for Polaris, locking down the top ten in class."
"It was another incredible day for Polaris and the RZR Pro R platform. At this point, five back-to-back victories with Brock almost feels surreal," said Alex Scheuerell, RZR Factory Racing Technical Director. "This is a true testament to Brock's skill and racing prowess, but also to the unmatched performance and capability of the RZR Pro R. Securing all top 10 positions in class and sweeping the top four overall spots, proves that this platform is built to dominate any terrain. It's a reflection of the relentless dedication from our entire team and the innovation behind Polaris engineering. We're looking forward to carrying this momentum into
The RZR Factory Racing team has little time to rest as they shift focus to the 2025 SCORE season kickoff at the
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About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER, RZR and Polaris XPEDITION and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Headquartered in
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