OPTIMA Batteries, a division of CLARIOS, is thrilled to announce Christopher Polvoorde’s dominating win at the King of the Hammers event.
After qualifying first in the Toyo Tires Desert Challenge presented by Monster Energy, Polvoorde used the first-place starting position to his advantage on race day; dominating the race from start to finish.
Following up on his Unlimited class victory in 2024, Polvoorde entered the 2025 Unlimited race as a crowd favorite. He took the OPTIMA Batteries Ford Performance Trophy Truck to the top of the leaderboard in qualifying with a time of 5:02.9.
Kicking off the race day with a strategic advantage, Polvoorde was first to leave the starting line and quickly opened up his lead on the rest of the pack. A misstep in the pits resulted in pressure from second place, but Polvoorde’s aggressive pace continued throughout the day – giving him the gap he needed to secure the win.
“We have worked with Christopher [Polvoorde] for a long time, and we know he has it in him,” said Cam Douglass, director of marketing for OPTIMA Batteries. “He had us on the edge of our seats but seeing everything come together for him today made it all worth it.”
After a freak mechanical issue early into the Baja 1000 that ended the race in heartbreak for Polvoorde, leading every lap of the Desert Challenge is the perfect way to kick off the 2025 racing season.
“It wasn’t an easy day by any means,” said Polvoorde. “Bouncing back from Baja we wanted to make sure we were ready for any scenario – but the OPTIMA Batteries Ford Performance truck was running beautifully today and in qualifying – thankfully we just got to keep our heads down and push for the finish.”
OPTIMA Batteries and Clarios continue to push for the highest level of performance testing with talent like Polvoorde driving at the pinnacle of grueling motorsport. OPTIMA Batteries is at King of the Hammers in full force, supporting Polvoorde and other drivers like Kyle Jergensen [second overall and T2 class winner] from the OPTIMA Oasis. The Oasis is an immersive experience for off-road enthusiasts of all kinds, powered by Clarios’ initiative to provide sensible power solutions in the most extreme conditions.
About OPTIMA Batteries
OPTIMA high-performance automotive, marine, heavy-duty AGM and lithium batteries are manufactured by Clarios, LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive batteries. OPTIMA REDTOP, YELLOWTOP and BLUETOP batteries feature state-of-the-art SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY. This patented design allows OPTIMA batteries to deliver superior performance in both starting and deep cycling applications. OPTIMA ORANGETOP batteries are the newest additions to the legendary line of reliable performance batteries with six sizes available that utilize HYPERCORE LITHIUM technology. This new offering allows for more than 95% of the powersports market to experience the power and performance of OPTIMA Batteries. The OPTIMA product family also includes a line of Digital Chargers, with advanced multi-stage charging to charge and maintain a variety of 12V vehicle batteries, maximizing battery life and performance. To learn more or to purchase OPTIMA products, please visit www.optimabatteries.com, call 1-888-8OPTIMA (1-888-867-8462) or find @OPTIMABatteries on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About Clarios
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company.
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