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Offroad Short Course

If you're an off-road racer and you don't have an off-road short course communication system, you're doing so at your own peril. An off-road short course communication system is essential for any off-road race, whether you're a lead racer at Lucas Oil Speedway or practicing at Lake Havasu. With devices such as a digital 16-channel handheld radio, race earbuds, and an off-road helmet kit with a microphone on the driver's side, you can stay in constant contact with your team, who will be on the sidelines offering helpful information through their own race radio and headsets. While the technology behind off-road short course communication systems for the Polaris Ranger Full-Size is mostly the same, there are various customization options drivers can make, such as using wired earbuds or utilizing helmet audio kits with built-in speakers. Crew members can also choose from different color headsets to match the color of the Ranger or team's logo. If you're going to invest in racing your Full-Size Ranger, consider investing in an off-road short course communication system. It may not make your vehicle faster, but it will certainly improve your strategy and teamwork, which can make all the difference in a race.

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What to Look Out for When Buying Polaris Ranger Offroad Short Course Parts?

Do the Suspension

Suspension strain is a reality associated with short course racing as these are all about jumps, avoiding obstacles, sharp turns, and testing the very limits of the driver and the suspension system of the Polaris Ranger.

Therefore, it’s a good idea to upgrade your suspension components, more specifically the shocks, the springs, and the sway bars.

You ought to look for components made out of heavy-duty materials such as steel and aluminum as short course racing is filled with challenges that sure are going to test your suspension system to the highest of degrees.

Do the Tires

The stock tires that come with your Polaris Ranger are not suitable for racing, as they simply can’t provide the level of traction, durability, and handling that you need.

When choosing racing tires, look for tires that are specifically designed for short-course racing. 

These tires are typically wider and have more aggressive tread patterns than standard tires, allowing for better traction and stability.

Tire construction is equally as important as you want tires with reinforced sidewalls and beadlock rims to sustain all the hard obstacles you’ll be facing on an offroad short course track.

Safety is Crucial

Short course racing, albeit very entertaining, can also be extremely dangerous which is why you should invest in a sleet of safety and protection upgrades.

Make sure your Polaris Ranger is equipped with a roll cage, racing harnesses, and other safety features that meet the standards of the race series you plan to compete in.

Adding body armor might add a bit of weight, but it could save you from paying thousands of dollars worth of damage.

Experiment

Last, but certainly not least, finding the right setup to suit your personal needs requires lots of trial and error.

Therefore, don’t hesitate to experiment with all the intricacies such as tire pressure, different suspension and damping setups, gear ratios, and throttle response, to name a few.