Inaugural Oval Racers Alliance Event a Success
February 10, 2010
The weekend of February 5-7, 2010 marked the beginning of the Oval Racers Alliance’s first season. A total of approximately 536 entries and 120 drivers made for extremely close racing in both modern and vintage classes at the I-94 Speedway in Sauk Centre, MN. [Read more] Read More →
Team Arctic wins first-ever Soo 500 enduro
February 9, 2010
The following is a release from Arctic Cat: Soo 500 Arctic Cat Thief River Falls, Minn. (Feb. 9, 2010) – It took a racer with a broken shoulder to finally knock the monkey off Team Arctic’s back at the Soo International 500 enduro in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Piloting a 2010 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600 while nursing a broken shoulder blade, Troy Dewald and his Cadarette Racing teammate Jeff Leuenberger... [Read more]
Oval Racing Season Starts In Minnesota
December 17, 2009
Oval racing is back. This image of PJ Wanderscheid is from Eagle River last eyar. At long last, the snowmobile oval racing season is about to start, thanks to the opening round of the WSA Pro-Ice circuit, held this year at the famous Raceway Park car racing track near Shakopee, Minnesota. Traditionally, the opening of the oval racing season in the Upper Midwest has been at Beausejour, Manitoba, but... [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 →
WSA Pro-Ice in Garrison, MN
March 2, 2009
As the ice oval season is drawing to a close, race teams and fans headed to Lake Mille Lacs, in Garrison, Minnesota to compete and watch the WSA Pro-Ice race that took place February 28-March 1. [Read more] Read More →
Wahl Wins Saturday Pro Champ at Valcourt (complete results)
February 21, 2009
Dustin Wahl was the recipient of good fortune from his teammate to win Saturday’s Pro Champ 440 feature race at Valcourt. Wahl chased race leader Nick VanStrydonk until the last turn of the white flag lap. VanStrydonk nailed the start and had the lead. Wahl advanced and kept pressure on the young VanStrydonk, with Brian Bewcyk in third. But Wahl was the one in position to win. “I was... [Read more]
Wyman Winter Carnival Hosts XMR Races!
February 20, 2009
Craig, Colorado – February 16, 2009 – The Wyman Museum hosted their annual winter carnival this past weekend and provided a great site for Xtreme Mountain Racing’s snocross and enduro races. Almost 5,000 spectators visited throughout the weekend to watch races, see vintage snowmobiles, ice sculptures, the museum and more. Wes Selby built a great track for the races and all the riders,... [Read more]
Van Strydonk Sets New Eagle River Record
January 20, 2009
Beau Van Strydonk, of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, set a new record at this year’s 46th Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby. After winning five classes, Van Strydonk broke the previous held record of four class wins in a Derby weekend, coincidentally held by his cousin Nick Van Strydonk. [Read more] Read More →
Brian Bewcyk Repeats Eagle River Victory
January 18, 2009
Brian Bewcyk claimed his second World Championship win at Eagle River when he defended his title. He led for 24 laps. Brian Bewcyk, the pole sitter at the 46th running of the World Championship Snowmobile Derby, emerged from the pack in the lead at the start of lap 2 and remained in front to the checkered flag. He defended the World Champion title after winning Eagle River last year on the same... [Read more]
Mike Poach, Nick Dolezal Advance to World Championship Final
January 18, 2009
The two drivers needed to complete the field of 12 vying for the Eagle River World Championship Snowmobile Derby Champ title were determined through a Last Chance Quaifier (LCQ) completed moments ago. Mike Poach and Nick Dolezal battled with other drivers to secure the two transfer positions for the feature race that will go green in at 3:00 Sunday. Shane Peterson was the early leader. A crash off... [Read more]