Oval Racers Alliance wraps up season in Garrison, Minn.
March 5, 2010
The Oval Racers Alliance concluded their first season with an action packed weekend on Lake Mille Lacs in Garrison, Minnesota. Vintage and modern snowmobile racers and fans flocked to the event that took place February 27-28 with support from the Garisson commercial Club and the Blue Goose. [Read more] Read More →
Photo essay from Eagle River
January 22, 2010
We’ve posted a 31-photo slide show from last weekend’s Eagle River World Championship Snowmobile Derby on our Photos page. Go to the top nav bar and click on photos to find these racing and behind-the-scenes images. Read More →
Matt Schulz Earns Historic World Championship
January 17, 2010
Schulz hoists the coveted Snow Goer Cup after winning the World Championship. The Eagle River World Championship Snowmobile Derby is always about history, but Matt Schulz’ victory Sunday at the famed Derby track truly was one for the ages. By winning in dominating fashion with a green-to-checkered run, Wausau, Wisconsin’s Schulz became: The first Wisconsin driver since Dale Loritz... [Read more]
Front Row Is Set: Snow Goer’s Exclusive Odds On The World Championship!!
January 16, 2010
At Snow Week and later Snow Goer magazine, we’ve put together fictional odds for the World Championship race for many years. Here’s the text from this year’s Tip Sheet, based on results from Saturday’s qualifying. It tells you who made the final, our odds and a comment on each racer. Special notes: Two more racers will qualify for the final in a Sunday LCQ race: challengers... [Read more]
Wanderscheid Earns World Championship Pole In Friday Night Program
January 15, 2010
PJ Wanderscheid earned the pole position for Sunday's World Championship with a Sweet Sixteen victory Friday night. Arctic Cat’s P.J. Wanderscheid started his pursuit to become the first four-time Eagle River World Champion in style, earning the pole position in a smooth and efficient Friday Night Thunder program at the famous Derby Track in northern Wisconsin. Wanderscheid, age... [Read more]
Eagle River Time Trials: Schulz On Top!
January 15, 2010
Matt Schulz, pictured here at Shakopee being chased by Dustin Wahl, earned the fast time in qualifying at Eagle River Thursday afternoon. The time trials for the Eagle River World Championship have wrapped up, and the man at the top of the list isn’t an ex-champion, but rather a young racer who has been lightning fast this year. Matt Schulz of Wausau, Wisconsin, posted a 17.813 second qualifying... [Read more]
Wahl Opens Season On Top
December 20, 2009
If you are a snowmobile racing fan within an easy drive of Minnesota’s Twin Cities, shame on you for missing a fabulous event. The WSA Pro-Ice season opener December 19-20 at Shakopee, Minnesota’s Raceway Park was a really good racing event at a really cool facility. Sadly, it was missed by most, as only a small crowd was on hand to see some very exciting racing, particularly... [Read more]
The ORA is Here to Stay, 2009-10 Schedule Released
October 19, 2009
The Oval Racers Alliance, otherwise known as ORA, has officially released their 2009-2010 race season schedule. In their inaugural season, the ORA will host three races featuring both modern and vintage snowmobiles. [Read more] Read More →
Eagle River Snowmobiling Gets TV Coverage
June 23, 2009
The history of snowmobiling in the Midwestern hub of Eagle River was documented on the morning show of a Wausau, Wisconsin, television station on Wednesday, including footage of the Eagle River World Championship Snowmobile Derby and the World Snowmobile Headquarters. Hosts Susan Ramsett and Mikel Lauber were live from Eagle River on Wednesday, June 17, as a part of the station’s “Your... [Read more]
Fjerstad and Van Strydonk Fast at Friday Night Thunder
January 17, 2009
Besides the World Championship race on Sunday afternoon, Friday Night Thunder is arguably the high light of the Eagle River Snowmobile Derby. The evening started off with the Semi-Pro Champ class. Joey Fjerstad, of Minneapolis, Minn., got a great hole shot and established an early lead. Fast on his Polaris, it became clear the rest of the field would have to run hard to catch him. [Read more] Read More →