2015 Polaris IQ Race Sled Unveiled

Polaris boasts its 2015 IQ Race Sled is the only pure race sled on the snocross circuit.

A completely new Walker Evans Racing shock package is part of the package for 2015, which Polaris says was developed through extensive testing and racing.

“Our shocks in recent seasons have been really good, but we spent the better part of two years developing this new sled in conjunction with Walker Evans Racing,” says Polaris Racing Manager Tom Rager, Jr. “The big benefit is adjustability. These are high-low rebound-adjustable shocks that have a different kind of rebound than most shocks, and the design keeps the clickers separate from each other so they don’t affect each other when you make adjustments to one of them.”

Top Polaris racers such as Kody Kamm, Ross Martin, and Justin Broberg tested the shocks and new race sled extensively last spring and came away with specialized suspension setups that suited their individual racing styles. The shock package was also used last season on title-winning race sleds in the United States and Canada.

“Leighton Motorsports and the Rockstar Energy Polaris team in Canada have both been running this package for two years as prototypes,” says Rager. “Corin Todd [Leighton] won the ISOC Pro Lite championship running those shocks last winter, and Iain Hayden [Rockstar Energy] won the Pro national title in Canada.”

New Walker Evans Racing Shock Package

• IFS shocks and rear track shock are Walker Evans Aluminum IFP 16 Position Compression Adjustable Shocks with Piggyback Reservoirs • IFS shocks and rear track shock are high/low/rebound adjustable • Front track shock is a Walker Evans Coil Over Shock with 16-position compression adjustability • Front track shock is high/low adjustable • Clickers on each shock are in isolated positions for easy adjustment without affecting one another • IFS shocks have a 2″-diameter shock body, up from 1.75″; the increased area accommodates more shock fluid, helping to keep the fluid cooler during racing • IFS travel is 10.3″ (26.1 cm) and rear suspension travel is 13.9″ (35.3 cm) • The shock designs let teams make changes quickly on the track and at trackside between motos

128″ Rear Suspension

• Polaris 128″ rear suspension with 128″ track provides outstanding traction • This setup delivers outstanding holeshots, better stability in whoops sections, and improved cornering • This rear suspension tracks straighter in the whoops sections, and helps minimize ski lift for enhanced turning • The track is an aggressive 15″ x 128″ x 1.75″ Sno-XT track

Proven Polaris IQ Chassis

• 2015 IQ Race Sled is built on the strong, durable, lightweight Polaris-exclusive IQ Chassis • Advanced assembly techniques minimize sled weight and the number of parts used • Design, materials, and manufacturing processes provide maximum strength and durability Polaris Liberty 600 Engine • Liquid-cooled 600 twin delivers best-in-class acceleration for outstanding holeshots • Engine delivers impressive horsepower across the entire RPM range • Twin Mikuni Rack TM 40 carburetors • NiCaSil-lined cylinders for efficient heat dispersion • Polaris VES (Variable Exhaust System) for maximum power and instant throttle response • Sled uses legendary Polaris P-85 drive clutch and Lightweight TEAM Roller driven clutch

Lightweight Crankshaft

• Has a 2.5-pound weight reduction in rotating mass compared to the previous crankshaft • Inertia is reduced by 25%, and throttle response and acceleration are enhanced • This all adds up to improved holeshots and the engine reaching its optimal operating RPM faster • In ISOC Pro Open finals in 2013-2014, Polaris racers grabbed 10 of 17 holeshots (59%)

Premium Brake Pads

• Hayes Type 126 brake pads deliver consistently reliable braking as brakes heat up during racing • They also help to extended brake pad life • Liquid-cooled brake system uses Cyclone master cylinder and “Phantom” dual piston caliper

NEW 2015 Racing Graphics

• New racing paint scheme features black hood and low windshield, with red side panels and front skid plate • Racing seat is black and red with Polaris graphics • Hood and side panels feature Polaris 600 R graphics