LATEST NEWS - April 4, 2003       POLARIS HOSTS RUSTY WALLACE RACE, WATERCRAFT RIDES AND NASCAR FAN EVENTS at THE 2003 AWA NATIONAL PWC JAMBOREE Polaris events also include NASCAR memorabilia auction to benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp and autograph sessions for the first 200 visitors who enter the Polaris activity area at Nashville Shores   Rusty Wallace on the new Polaris MSX 150 Watercraft (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – April 4, 2003 – Ever dream of racing a NASCAR legend around the track? On Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m., AWA National PWC Jamboree participants can make that dream come true at the “Polaris -  MSX Challenge with Rusty Wallace,” held at the Nashville Shores Park in Hermitage, Tenn.  Just one day after racing at the Winston, Rusty Wallace will don a wetsuit and race the new Polaris MSX watercraft around a slalom course to set a time for other racers to beat. Rusty Wallace will present the winner with a racing trophy at 1:30 p.m.  While the racing competition heats up, Polaris will feature watercraft demo rides and Rusty Wallace fan events, including an autograph session and NASCAR memorabilia auction benefiting the Victory Junction Gang Camp, founded by NASCAR’s Kyle and Pattie Petty.  “I am excited about taking my racing experience to the water,” says Wallace.  “I know from experience that the performance of the Polaris MSX will help me set a pretty tough time for people to beat. It is an awesome performing boat – and that compliment doesn’t come easily from a race car driver!”  “Rusty owns several Polaris Watercraft, so he’s no stranger to riding our products on the lake,” says Ron Bills, general manager for Polaris Watercraft. “It’ll be fun to watch him apply his NASCAR skills to slalom racing with the MSX!”   The events are free and open to the public, with the exception of the slalom race, which is open only to Jamboree participants. Following is the schedule for the day’s events:  Polaris Sponsored Events for Sunday, May 18, 2003: 10 a.m.        The first 200 people who enter the Polaris activity area at Nashville Shores Park receive a free pass for an autograph session with Rusty Wallace.                     Demo rides on Polaris Watercraft begin.                    AWA National PWC Jamboree participants begin clocking times for "The Polaris MSX Challenge with Rusty Wallace."  11:30 a.m.  Rusty Wallace arrives, greets crowd and races the Polaris MSX around the slalom course to set the “time to beat.” Noon–1:30p.m.  Rusty Wallace Autograph Session. 1:30 p.m.     Note: Passes required for autograph session. Due to time constraints, only one autograph allowed per person and staged photography is not permitted.)  1:30 p.m.     Rusty Wallace presents the winner of "the Polaris MSX Challenge" with a racing trophy.  1:45 p.m.     NASCAR memorabilia auction for Victory Junction Gang Camp.  2:45 p.m.     Rusty Wallace delivers parting remarks to fans.  3 p.m.          Polaris Demo rides end. There is no charge for admission to the Polaris – Rusty Wallace events.  Parking fees to Nashville Shores Park may apply. Only AWA Natuional PWC Jamboree participants may compete in "The Polaris MSX Challenge with Rusty Wallace."  For more information about Polaris, please visit www.polarisindustries.com. For more information regarding Nashville Shores Park, including maps, visit www.nashvilleshores.com. For more information regarding the AWA National Jamboree, visit www.pwcfun.com. About Victory Junction Gang Camp: The mission of Victory Junction Gang Camp is to enrich the lives of children with life threatening illnesses by creating camping experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound.  The camp was founded by NASCAR’s Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam.  When complete, the Victory Junction Gang's summer program will consist of eight disease specific weeklong sessions for 125 children per session.  Campers will range in age from 7 to 15 years.  During the fall, winter and spring, Victory Junction will offer family and sibling weekend retreat programs.  At no charge to the family or child, this permanent, year round camp will aim to accommodate young people with illnesses such as: Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Genetic Disorders, Heart Disease, Hemophilia, Immunodeficiencies/HIV, Kidney Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, and Spina Bifida. To date, the organization has raised over $12.5 million towards the $24 million capital campaign goal.  The camp is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in June 2004.  ### Copyright © 2004 PM Sports Marketing. All Rights Reserved. Site Design and Maintenance By: PM Sports Marketing