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<P style="font-size: 14pt" align="center"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
<FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Washington, D.C. 20549
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<P style="font-size: 18pt" align="center"><B>FORM 8-K</B>

<P style="font-size: 12pt" align="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): May 6, 2009.</B>

<P style="font-size: 24pt" align="center"><B>AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES,
INC.<BR>
</B><FONT style="font-size: 10pt">(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter) </FONT>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>000-51728</B></TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>43-1481791</B></TD>
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  <TD>(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)</TD>
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  <TD>(Commission File Number)</TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>100 Clark Street<BR>
St.
Charles, Missouri<BR>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>63301</B></TD>
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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="center">Registrant&#8217;s telephone number,
including area code: <B>(636) 940-6000</B>
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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left">Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><FONT face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)<BR>
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<FONT face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Soliciting material pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<BR>
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face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))<BR>
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face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))<BR>


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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><B>Item&nbsp;2.02 Results of Operation
and Financial Condition</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left">On May&nbsp;6, 2009, American Railcar
Industries, Inc. (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) issued a press release announcing
its financial results for the quarter ended March&nbsp;31, 2009. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 and is incorporated by
reference.

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><I>Limitation on Incorporation by
Reference.</I>&nbsp;The information contained in Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 is being
furnished under Item&nbsp;2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed
&#8220;filed&#8221; for purposes of Section&nbsp;18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the &#8220;Exchange Act&#8221;), or otherwise subject
to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the
Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a
filing.

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><I>Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements. </I>Except for historical information contained in
the press releases attached as exhibits hereto, the press releases contain
forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by these statements. Please refer to the cautionary notes in the press releases
regarding these forward-looking statements.

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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01 Financial Statements
and Exhibits.</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left">(d)&nbsp;Exhibits
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American Railcar Industries, Inc.</TD>
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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="center"><B>SIGNATURE</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left">Pursuant to the requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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Form 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): May 6, 2009.
AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
Delaware
000-51728
43-1481791
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
100 Clark Street
St.
Charles, Missouri
63301
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code:
(636) 940-6000
N/A
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operation
and Financial Condition
On May 6, 2009, American Railcar
Industries, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing
its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by
reference.
Limitation on Incorporation by
Reference.
The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is being
furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed
"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject
to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the
Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a
filing.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements.
Except for historical information contained in
the press releases attached as exhibits hereto, the press releases contain
forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by these statements. Please refer to the cautionary notes in the press releases
regarding these forward-looking statements.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements
and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
Description
Exhibit 99.1
Press release dated May 6, 2009 of
American Railcar Industries, Inc.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 6, 2009
American Railcar Industries, Inc.
By:
/s/ Dale C. Davies
Name:
Dale C. Davies
Title:
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
Description
Exhibit 99.1
Press release dated May 6, 2009 of
American Railcar Industries, Inc.