Source: Polaris The Baja 500 wrapped up and Polaris is going home carrying the hardware it set out to return with. In a dominating performance, the brand's side-by-side racers took not just the top three but the top nine overall positions in the 57th SCORE Baja 500. This means they snagged the UTV Overall victory, with Branden Sims claiming the top spot in his RZR Pro R Factory race rig. Source: Polaris The 2026 Baja 500 covered 468 miles of brutal desert terrain, and as the checkered flag dropped it was Polaris that won big. Sims has won the Baja 500 and 1000 before, but this marked his first SCORE victory since 2022. Good stuff from him, especially coming back from a 6th-place start."Today was incredible, and it feels so good to get back on top and earn a win," said Sims. "To come away with the overall victory against such a talented field is really special. My new RZR Pro R Factory was absolutely dialed in and performed flawlessly all day long. We had a smart race plan, maintained a strong pace, picked our lines carefully, and put ourselves in position to capitalize when it mattered most. This is only my second race in the car, but the confidence it gives me behind the wheel is unbelievable."Wayne Matlock gabbed second and first-year RZR Factory Racing driver Ethan Groom snagged third, making it an all-Polaris podium. Mitch Guthrie Jr. ended up in fourth, Dallas Gonzalez in fifth, Joe Terrana (and co-driver Rodrigo Ampudia) in sixth, Mike Cafro in seventh, Sebastian Marquez in eighth, and Kristen Matlock in ninth."We couldn't be prouder of our Polaris racers and the entire team behind this program," said Alex Scheuerell, Polaris' Director of Off-Road Motorsports. "To sweep the podium at the Baja 500, secure the top nine overall UTV finishing positions, and see RZR Pro R Factory machines claim the top six spots overall is an incredible accomplishment. The RZR Pro R Factory continues to prove itself as the benchmark in off-road racing, delivering the performance, durability, and reliability needed to win in the toughest conditions. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, talent, and relentless effort of everyone involved in this program."Polaris is shooting to continue its success at the next round of racing which takes place at the Best In The Desert Vegas to Reno event that spans August 12-16.