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Heger Makes History as the First Limited-Class SxS Racer to Finish the Mint 400 in Under Seven Hours
Polaris Racer Mitch Guthrie Jr. Secures Impressive Second Overall, as the RZR Pro R Platform Powered Six of the Top 10 Finishes
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 9, 2026) – This past weekend Polaris Off Road and the RZR Factory Racing team returned to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Mint 400, one of the most prestigious and historic races in American off-road motorsports. There, reigning champion Brock Heger delivered yet another commanding performance. Outpacing the entire field in the Limited race to secure the overall win, Heger leveraged the power, strength, and control of his RZR Pro R Factory to lead Polaris to a back-to-back victory. In a historic milestone, he also became the first SxS racer ever to complete the grueling 400-mile course in under seven hours, crossing the finish line with a remarkable time of 6:57:56. Joining Heger on the podium was Polaris racer Mitch Guthrie Jr., who drove a strong and consistent race from start to finish to secure second overall.
The Mint 400 course is tailor-made for the RZR Pro R platform. The demanding 400-mile race is broken into four 100-mile laps, and the already rugged terrain becomes brutally chewed up after hundreds of vehicles hit the course. In hopes of dethroning Polaris, the competition brought out their top racers, but it was no match for Polaris racers and the RZR Pro R. With its superior suspension, ideal CVT clutch system, and proven durability, the RZR Pro R consistently excels where the course pushes others past their limits.
Heger kicked off the weekend in astonishing fashion, securing pole position with a qualifying time 11 seconds faster than second place. Guthrie Jr. qualified fifth, Ronnie Anderson sixth, and Cayden MacCachren eighth. When the race began, Heger launched off the line, but the first lap presented unexpected challenges that temporarily set him back. Thanks to the quick work of the RZR Factory Racing crew, Heger was back on track, and by halfway through lap two, he had climbed into second place, with MacCachren in fourth and Ethan Groom in ninth. True to form, Brock refused to be passed without a fight, demonstrating the relentless determination that has become his signature while redefining off-road dominance.
Once Heger made the pass for the lead, he and co-pilot Justin Wilson never looked back. Laying down an unprecedented pace, they delivered some of the finest driving in Mint 400 history, crossing the finish line in under seven hours and setting a record for the grueling 400-mile course. Meanwhile, Guthrie Jr. ran a smooth, consistent race in his RZR Pro R Factory to secure second overall, while Groom battled the rough, rocky desert terrain to finish fourth. MacCachren also ran a strong race, but a final-lap issue cost him time, even so, he finished a respectable seventh overall, underscoring the strength and performance of the RZR Pro R Factory. Polaris racers Brayden Baker finished eighth, while Blake Wilkey rounded out the top 10.
“It feels incredible to get another big win at the Mint 400,” said Heger. “We hit a few bumps early on in the race, but our RZR Factory Racing crew had everything sorted out quickly. From there, Justin and I just put our heads down and charged through. Our goal was a win, and that’s exactly what we accomplished. To finish this race in under seven hours as a Limited racer really shows the pace we were able to maintain all day. The competition was fierce and the terrain of the Mint 400 is brutal, so this victory means a lot. The RZR Pro R Factory was unreal out there, its power, strength, and control made all the difference, letting us push hard and keep up the pace across the desert. We’re excited to carry this momentum into the San Felipe 250.”
“Despite a few challenges, the Heger and Pro R combination is unstoppable. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the team’s performance and the way we’re dominating the competition,” said Alex Scheuerell, Polaris’ Director of Off-Road Motorsports. “This level of success doesn’t happen by accident; every bolt, every pit stop, every detail is meticulously executed by the entire crew. A huge thank you to everyone involved.”
In just two short weeks, the team will return to action for the kickoff of the SCORE series at the San Felipe 250 on March 25–29, 2026.
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